In the world of genetic medicine, Epic Bio can't cut it — and that's just fine with CEO Amber Salzman. By not cutting out the bad part of a gene before replacing it with a correct DNA sequence — the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong ‘metaverse startup’ Animoca Brands raises $75m
Hong Kong startup Animoca Brands, a major player in the burgeoning "metaverse" space, said Tuesday it has completed a $75 million round of fundraising, despite a meltdown in cryptocurrency markets. ( read original story ...)
Can Hong Kong become an innovation hub for China if closed borders remain the norm? Industry executives see challenges
Normal travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen has been halted for two-and-a-half years due to an anti-pandemic border closure For example, the start-up funding process at Cyberport has become more ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to make COVID-19 app more like mainland China to curb infections
Hong Kong will update an app it uses for COVID-19 tracking to bring it more in line with mainland China, by requiring people to register by name and by adopting a traffic light colour code to restrict ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong risks losing companies to ‘stickiness’ in other cities, threatening its international hub status, advisor warns
Relocation costs have prevented corporate flight from Hong Kong despite disruptive quarantine rules, but willingness to pay those costs is rising, warns the FSDC Hong Kong must retain its role ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong markets regulator Alder to take UK watchdog role
Ashley Alder, chief executive of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), will step down to become chair of Britain's Financial Conduct Authority, the SFC said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
The Price Hong Kong Still Pays for Insisting on Strict Covid Measures
Hong Kong’s new government has now removed the flight ban that earlier restricted airlines from flying into the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Innovation Hub in the Making
The Hong Kong Science Park officially opened in 2002 with a vision to create an innovation-driven future for. (PHOTO: XINHUA) By LU Zijian. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong businesses should seek first-mover advantage in mainland China as ‘much has happened’ since Covid-19 pandemic emerged, former city leader CY Leung says
Former chief executive tells Redefining Hong Kong seminar organised by the Post that communication gap on opportunities the biggest challenge to cooperation While it cannot dictate full border ... ( read original story ...)
CPIC: Hand in hand to create prosperous business, rooting in Hong Kong to gallop forward courageously
July 2022 marked the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. Over the past 25 years, Hong Kong has been deeply integrated into the overall development of ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-TikTok gaming head to launch blockchain games startup as big players keep away
The former head of short video giant TikTok's gaming unit, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup as one of two co-founders, he told Reuters in an interview, as the buzz around ... ( read original story ...)
Why business is still optimistic about Hong Kong
The mega restaurant, which could house 2,300 diners at a time, had spent nearly a half a century in Hong Kong's waters. It drew visitors like the Queen, Richard Branson and Tom Cruise, and featured in ... ( read original story ...)
Xi sets out new vision for HK
On the necessity to ensure the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong", Xi said that no people in any country or region in the world would ever allow political power to fall into the hands of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong should fill tech void in China, push for removal of curbs on start-ups in bid to become country’s international I&T hub, industry players urge
Hong Kong can focus on high value-added technologies, attract talent to city and fill chip-making void on the mainland, says one industry expert Professor Dennis Lo of Chinese University says hurdles ... ( read original story ...)