while Asian markets have had a blistering start to the year, with China’s blue-chip CSI300 up 30 percent so far and Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng index rising 11 percent. “There’s been a ... ( read original story ...)
Top Fintech startups in Singapore
Recently awarded the Gold Award for Payment Tech Category (Startup) at the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA) Fintech Achievement Award Ceremony 2018 held in Hong Kong on 26 February, ... ( read original story ...)
Silvestre de Sousa strikes with Horse Of Fortune in the Macau Hong Kong Trophy
It was also Hong Kong’s eighth win in the race, which will have a return leg at Sha Tin later this season. Yip received the eight-year-old gelding from rival trainer Tony Millard at the start of the t... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines is the world’s most punctual airline
With 83.57 percent of its planes arriving and leaving on time, Hong Kong Airlines is the world's most punctual airline, according to a study from the AirHelp platform, covering a two-year period. Asia... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong millennials’ trust in government surprisingly higher than others. But what brought about this change?
Public relations agency annual Edelman’s Trust Barometer shows Hongkongers’ trust levels in government, media, business and NGOs surged by an average 10 percentage points to 55pc – the biggest jump of ... ( read original story ...)
KKR Appoints Kate Richdale as Member and Head of Strategy & Business Development in Asia Pacific
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global investment firm KKR today announced the appointment of Kate Richdale as Member and Head of Strategy & Business Development in Asia Pacific. In this role, Ms. ... ( read original story ...)
Thinking of launching a startup in Hong Kong? (Best tips & Resources)
Are you thinking of launching a startup in the world’s most competitive economy- Hong Kong? If so, I believe that gathering all the information about the economic outlook and economic climate of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tops global rise in trust towards media and business
Trust among the Hong Kong general population experienced a dramatic year-on-year rise from 45% to 55%, returning to 2013 levels, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2019, making it the highest ri... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong office in Bangkok encourages investment
The Bangkok office will be the 13th economic and trade office for Hong Kong globally. "This office will work to expand economic and trade ties between us," Ms Lam said. "It will also help boost a flou... ( read original story ...)
How this Singapore Healthtech Startup Caught Hong Kong’s Attention
Singapore is one of the world’s healthiest countries. Still, the struggle to achieve work-life balance often results in people making uninformed healthcare choices. Perhaps that’s why the region is wi... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon, two equity firms bid on Anbang Insurance’s Vancouver office complex, sources say
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s company and two private equity ... Mr. Li and his family have had extensive business interests in Canada, including a controlling stake in Husky Energy Inc. of Calgary. ... ( read original story ...)
Hongkong Land full-year 2018 earnings rise 9% to US$1.04b
However, for the development properties business, he is expecting higher profits from China - as more projects get completed - to be offset by lower contributions from other markets. Hongkong Land sha... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Hong Kong exchange primed for some M&A trades
There are a variety of options, but it’s time for Hong Kong to diversify its portfolio. Reuters Breakingviews is the world's leading source of agenda-setting financial insight. As the Reuters brand fo... ( read original story ...)
Thailand and Hong Kong to sign a MOU on startup development
InnoSpace Thailand is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on startup development with partners from Hong Kong on February 28th, 2019. The Director-General of the Department of Industrial P... ( read original story ...)