HONG KONG: Hong Kong is considering easing property taxes and visa restrictions as authorities seek to curb a pandemic brain drain that has threatened the city’s status as an international ... ( read original story ...)
The 12 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of September 2022
Everything you need to need to know about the largest global startup funding rounds of September 2022; broken down by industry, stage, investors, and ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: return of live shows is music to the ears of struggling bar owners in Hong Kong
While operators welcome the move, they call on government to do more, such as scrap the 2am closing time and limits on seating ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may roll out the welcome mat for Big Tech IPOs even before they earn a single dollar, in city’s biggest listing reform in four years
Under Chapter 18C of Hong Kong's listing rules, pre-revenue Big Tech companies valued at HK$15 billion to HK$20 billion can apply to raise capital The valuation can be cut to HK$8 billion if the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong risks business reputation over yacht linked to Putin ally, says US
Hong Kong could damage its reputation as a financial hub if it gives haven to sanctions dodgers, the United States cautioned Saturday, after the city said it would not act against a superyacht ... ( read original story ...)
Amid US-China tension over chips, Hong Kong start-ups have a role to play
Readers discuss how Hong Kong can help solve China's chip supply issues, the possibility of including permanent residents in Greater Bay Area opportunities, the meagre wage increase for foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in Manhattan
Per the exhibition announcement, the “Made” zone connects the past with the present while documenting the fascinating history and essence of Hong Kong through the aesthetics and powers of ... ( read original story ...)
Five HKTDC autumn technology fairs open today
Committed to promoting the development of the innovation and technology (I&T) industry and generating business opportunities across different sectors, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) ... ( read original story ...)
Artificial intelligence: Hong Kong businesses, government could do more to educate consumers on privacy risks, experts say
Hong Kong businesses and the government could do more to educate consumers about the privacy risks of artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology will eventually become more widespread in ... ( read original story ...)
Glum Hong Kong dealmakers pin hopes on China Congress to revive economy, IPOs
Hong Kong dealmakers expect China's 20th Party Congress next week to herald a shift in focus in Beijing back towards business and economic issues that could help revive the city's IPO issuance from ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may ease cap on public gatherings of up to 12 people
Hong Kong's COVID-19 guidelines may be easing the cap on public gatherings to 12 residents from the current four to return to normalcy. ( read original story ...)
This AI startup analyzes how shoppers move through a store to increase sales
Patrick Tu, the CEO of Dayta AI, tells us how retailers can analyze surveillance camera data and how they tackle privacy concerns. ( read original story ...)
Superyacht struggle: Is Hong Kong now safe harbor for sanctioned Russians?
Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee, said Tuesday that the city had no legal basis to act on a Russian oligarch’s superyacht in the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong says it won’t seize the $500 million Russian oligarch yacht docked in its waters, as there is ‘no legal basis’ for the move
Hong Kong chief executive John Lee said the city will only comply with United Nations sanctions, not those imposed by individual countries. ( read original story ...)