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 ...)
Hong Kong Sevens 2019: USA Eagles hammer Spain as England survive Wales scare
Coming into Hong Kong in the unusual position of being tournament favourites ... with England left scratching their heads at such a poor start. But Dan Norton wove some magic early in the second half ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC targets Hong Kong start-ups, SMEs with digital ‘Sprint’ account as it embraces technology
As HSBC expands its digital offerings to consumers and business clients, the human touch will remain at the centre of the customer relationship, according to Terence M C Chiu, HSBC’s head of ... ( read original story ...)
Shopaholic Hong Kong: stop buying so many clothes if you really want to save the planet – ditching that plastic straw isn’t enough
by McKinsey & Company found that the world made twice as much clothing and people owned 60 per cent more clothes in 2014 than in 2000. As one of the world’s shopping meccas, Hong Kong is also home to ... ( read original story ...)
How a startup uses technology to change the way people buy groceries in Hong Kong
Despite being one of the financial capitals of the world, Hong Kong has traditionally lagged when it comes to cultivating game-changing startups.The high cost of living, lack of government support ... ( read original story ...)
AI, automation, and the future of work: Ten things to solve for
James Manyika is chairman and director of the McKinsey Global Institute and a senior partner at McKinsey & Company based in San Francisco. Kevin Sneader is McKinsey’s global managing partner-elect, ... ( read original story ...)