The highly successful 2021 edition of StartmeupHK Festival, Asia's leading startup event, officially came to a close on 28 May, after a bustling week showcasing 806 speakers from around the world. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong construction costs slip as Covid-19 pandemic stifles activity, putting some pressure on house prices
Hong Kong dropped from third to eighth in a global construction costs index as building activity took a knock, potentially subduing new-home prices. ( read original story ...)
A new way to launch your business in Hong Kong
SMEs thrive with efficient tools to aid set-up, and now there’s a solution to help … Paid and presented by Neat ... ( read original story ...)
Razer partners with Hong Kong startup to build self-driving ships to clean marine waste
The partnership with Clearbot includes support from Razer’s engineers and designers to build a new prototype as well as a US$50,000 grant. ( read original story ...)
New Priorities for Finance Leaders in the Next Normal
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced companies to adopt new methods of doing business in order to survive. Employees have been required to work remotely and business plans have been completely altered. ( read original story ...)
Government, SOEs poured R49-billion into criminal enterprises
Investigator Paul Holden has given a stupefying account of billions of rand paid from state-owned entities and other governmental organisations into a complex local laundromat. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shares rise at start
Hong Kong stocks opened higher Tuesday morning following the previous day's losses, with investors now turning their attention to the release of US inflation data later in the week. The Hang Seng ... ( read original story ...)
David Ferraris ‘over the moon’ for son Luke as Hong Kong reunion beckons for famous racing family
David Ferraris is “over the moon” following the news son Luke will join the Hong Kong riding ranks next season as a mini-reunion looms for the famous South African racing ... ( read original story ...)
Sensex, Nifty start on choppy note
Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty started on a choppy note on Tuesday amid tepid cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE index was trading 54.44 points or 0.10 per cent higher at 52,382.95 in ... ( read original story ...)
Flat hikes to do in summer in Hong Kong – get outdoors in the heat without the steep climbs
Still enjoy Hong Kong’s Country Parks this summer, but avoid the exposed steep climbs in the heat by heading on flat hikes. ( read original story ...)
China’s tech crackdown cooling Hong Kong IPO market
New Hong Kong listings are tracking at their slowest pace since the aftermath of the global financial crisis, as weaker markets and China's clampdown on its biggest tech firms chill sentiment.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong securities watchdog has stepped up scrutiny to avoid Archegos-like meltdown in city, deputy CEO says
The Hong Kong securities watchdog has stepped up surveillance of prime brokers and over-the-counter markets to prevent a meltdown in Hong Kong such as that of Bill Hwang’s Archegos Capital Management. ( read original story ...)
STARTUP DIGEST: Tata Digital to invest $75 mn in CureFit, Delhivery IPO in 6-8 months, Jeff Bezos to fly to space
There were several important developments in the startup space during the day on Monday. Here are top stories from the startup universe today.Get latest Startup online at cnbctv18.com ... ( read original story ...)
QIMA Acquires Stake in London-based Supply Chain Resiliency Startup Kavida.ai
QIMA, the leading provider of quality control and supply chain compliance solutions, announces it has invested in Kavida.ai, a ... ( read original story ...)