A high-level Bahrain business delegation, led by the Startup Bahrain initiative, Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), Tamkeen (Labour Fund), Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s lacrosse world championship campaign off to dream start with Luxembourg thumping
Hong Kong strolled to a 20-1 win over Luxembourg in the opening match of the 2018 FIL Lacrosse Championships in Netanya, Israel, on Wednesday. Experienced attacker Evan Mok-Lamme ensured there were no ... ( read original story ...)
The blockchain opportunity that Hong Kong can’t afford to miss
Edith Yeung, partner and head of China at 500 Startups, recently sat down with the Hong Kong Economic Journal to discuss the trend of blockchain applications, and how Hong Kong can profit from blockch... ( read original story ...)
Trucking company LOGIVAN crowned ‘Best Startup’ at Asia’s largest tech event RISE
HONG KONG, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnamese startup LOGIVAN has been named the winner of PITCH 2018 at RISE, Web Summit's tech conference in Asia. PITCH, in partnership with HSBC, brings toget... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rail giant MTR Corporation reveals another case of subsidence at station platform
Hong Kong’s embattled railway operator, already reeling from a series of construction scandals, revealed on Friday it had asked for the suspension of foundation work at a housing development near a st... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong photographer Eddy Li’s book focuses on changing times for old Silk Road nations
When National Geographic magazine and Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and photographer Eddy Li came together, it heralded the birth of a timely project in the current global trade climate. Li’s efforts i... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong couples who lose their baby by miscarriage face an uphill struggle in an uncaring system
Their struggle illustrates the many pitfalls awaiting bereaved couples. As many as half of all Hong Kong pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to a study by the Hong Kong College of Family Physici... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s public annuity scheme: are the elderly being short-changed?
We understand that our bureaucrats at the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation are no investment geniuses in the mould of Warren Buffett, but even they should be able to obtain a return of at least 4 per ce... ( read original story ...)
Amitabh Malhotra appointed as head of Investment Banking for HSBC India
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited today said it has appointed Amitabh Malhotra as the Head of Investment Banking for HSBC India. In his role, Amitabh will lead the Investment Banki... ( read original story ...)
Bike-sharing business model won’t work in Hong Kong
Gobee.bike, Hong Kong’s first bike-sharing service provider, has shut down the business after its launch in April last year. The bike-sharing business model can’t sustain itself. It has succeeded in m... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may impose more curbs on non-local homebuyers
Tighter restrictions may be imposed on non-local homebuyers if necessary to rein in runaway property prices even as Hong Kong maintains its open-door policy on mainland Chinese migrants, Chief Executi... ( read original story ...)
BOC Hong Kong : Statement on phishing email and fraudulent website
With the design similar to the official Internet Banking login page of BOCHK, the fraudulent website intends to steal customers' personal data, such as Internet Banking account number, login password ... ( read original story ...)
Why bike-sharing business model won’t work in Hong Kong
Gobee.bike, Hong Kong’s first bike-sharing service provider, has shut down the business after its launch in April last year. The bike-sharing business model can’t sustain itself. It has succeeded in m... ( read original story ...)
Amitabh Malhotra appointed HSBC India Head – Investment Banking
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited today said it has appointed Amitabh Malhotra as the Head of Investment Banking for HSBC India. In his role, Amitabh will lead the Investment Banki... ( read original story ...)