HONG KONG: Chinese biotech startup Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co Ltd soared more than 22% in its Hong Kong debut yesterday after raising US$394mil in its initial public offering (IPO), a rare strong ... ( read original story ...)
Why later start to the Hong Kong school day won’t ensure more rest for kids
I refer to the debate over whether an 8am start to the school day leaves students tired and sluggish, with a detrimental effect on learning. Indeed, living in this city of hustle and bustle, students ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s first licensed digital insurer Bowtie raises $30m
Sun Life Financial, the Canadian insurance company, has led a $30m Series A funding round in digital insurance start-up Bowtie, the first “virtual” insurer to receive a licence from Hong Kong’s Insura... ( read original story ...)
APAC Startups that Joined the Unicorn Club in 2018
The list also celebrated many Asian countries startups from India, Hong Kong and Australia. Here we take a look at the top five companies in terms of their valuation that entered the unicorn club this ... ( read original story ...)
From surveillance to convenience apps, China is spending billions on artificial intelligence startups
“Among startups, security is the top of the list ... Back to Chun, from City University of Hong Kong. “China has seen AI as very strategic to the nation. It sees itself as moving away ... ( read original story ...)
My Startup Just Can’t Get Funding, What’s My Plan B
A good example is Razer, a gaming startup now listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and worth more than $1.2 billion. Razer was born out of a failed startup that closed down after the dot.com ... ( read original story ...)
The co-founder of a billion-dollar start-up found his business partner on LinkedIn
In the end, the duo opted for Bernie Xiong, a software engineer who, at the time, was working for a Hong Kong-based business tech company. With experience in China , they believed he was the guy to ki... ( read original story ...)
5 China and Hong Kong scions who are stand-outs in the world of business
Growing up as the child of fabulously wealthy parents who run hugely successful family businesses is not always easy. If they rest on their laurels they will be criticised, but if they go to work for ... ( read original story ...)
Victor Li shares Hong Kong’s image problem
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission last month recommended Congress reassess Hong Kong’s special trading status for some U.S. imports. These days, CK Group’s business is largely the ... ( read original story ...)
Juven’s Startup Insights from Oxbridge-KPMG Series
On Monday 29th October, Juven was present at a talk and panel discussion, which was part of an Oxbridge KPMG series event co-hosted by the Oxbridge Alumni Hong Kong Chapter. Juven CEO Edmond The ... ( read original story ...)
Shoppers splash cash in Hong Kong in Christmas splurge
Mainland tourists undaunted by the depreciation of the yuan went on last-minute Christmas splurges in Hong Kong on Saturday, but small local retailers said business was down and offered extra discount... ( read original story ...)
Why corporations see a bright future in start-ups – and want to think and act fast like them
Paul Chan's ‘back to the future’ budget: HK$50 billion on hi-tech. HK$50 billion on goodies And Hong Kong is right in the heart of action. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2018 by rese... ( read original story ...)
European Masters In Finance & Business Analytics Students Are Relocating To Hong Kong—Here’s Why
Where is it better to study: Europe or Asia? It can be difficult—even impossible—to get a clear answer to this question, and it’s one that many business school applicants are now asking. As China play... ( read original story ...)
Ledger to Accept Crypto Payments Following MoU With Hong Kong Startup
Ledger signed an agreement with a Hong Kong-based crypto payment startup that will allow its clients to pay for its products with digital currencies. Hardware wallet supplier Ledger signed an ... ( read original story ...)