a Hong Kong-based partner at McKinsey. Driving the shift in Asia is mobile technology’s deep penetration across all aspects of consumer life. Such trends were forged by Alibaba and Tencent in ... ( read original story ...)
How’s Business at Hong Kong Disneyland? Exclusive Interview with VP Commercial Strategy
[FHD video and podcast below] Exclusive FHD video interview with Mr. Edward Goh, Hong Kong Disneyland's Vice President - Commercial Strategy. In this interview, filmed at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel on ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may boost start-up ecosystem by offering more incentives to overseas angel investors, says financial secretary
Hong Kong will consider offering more incentives to attract overseas angel investors to the city, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday. Writing in his personal blog, Chan said angel ... ( read original story ...)
Can the gold industry return to the golden age?
the full report on which this article is based (PDF–563KB). Greg Callaway is an expert in McKinsey’s Johannesburg office, and Oliver Ramsbottom is a partner in the Hong Kong office. The authors wish ... ( read original story ...)
What HK can learn from Israeli startups
In addition to cooperating with the world’s six major financial organizations, it also acts as an intermediary to connect investors and startups. The company has seen business develop rapidly, and a ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Takes on Hong Kong in a Battle for Unicorn IPOs
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Charles ... Click to read how why the first day of trade will be different Analysts say a smooth start in Shanghai and a successful trial ... ( read original story ...)
A Gateway To China Market Or “World Factory”? What Hong Kong Has In Store For Indian Startups
Riding on technology, going global has become a new trend for Indian tech startups. Over the years, Indian B2B companies such as Freshworks, Zoho and InMobi have expanded their operations to ... ( read original story ...)
Guilty verdict for Hong Kong’s ‘umbrella revolution’ organizers dampens dreams of democracy
There are concerns that a new law that will allow for extraditions between Hong Kong and the rest of China could be used to target journalists, foreign business people and democracy campaigners. ... ( read original story ...)
Nine Hong Kong pro-democracy activists found guilty over 2014 protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court found leaders ... democracy activists, diplomats and business leaders have expressed grave concerns over what they say is Beijing’s tightening grip ... ( read original story ...)
9 leaders of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests found guilty
HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court has found nine leaders of 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations guilty on public nuisance and other charges. Those convicted Tuesday included law professor Benny Tai, retired ... ( read original story ...)
3 tips for businesses entering Hong Kong’s strong startup scene
Klook, Gogovan, and 9Gag are all successful startups in different industries, but they have one thing in common: they were all founded in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has been touted as an ideal place for ... ( read original story ...)
Trumpian rhapsody: Hong Kong opera takes on ping-pong, China and the long red tie
HONG KONG — Start with a performer playing President Trump. Then bring in a long-lost brother who was raised in China. Throw in castmates portraying a ping-pong-loving Mao Zedong, a deal-seeking Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Secure data transfer known as blockchain set to tackle notorious bid-rigging among Hong Kong’s building owners’ corporations
Some Hong Kong start-ups are using the technology behind cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to build polling systems that can protect against vote manipulation Known as blockchains, the secure method of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Sevens 2019: Fiji power past Kenya as New Zealand thrash Australia
Fiji swept aside Kenya 22-5 in a rematch of last year’s Hong Kong Sevens final, while New Zealand pummelled Australia 40-14 in Friday night’s big pool C clash. Hong Kong Stadium came to life when ... ( read original story ...)