In general, Germany has a well-developed financial regulation (though not an easy one), an advanced approach in regulation towards crypto, a welcoming banking sector, and a highly developed startup ec... ( read original story ...)
Top-5 Countries to Setup Blockchain Startups
In general, Germany has a well-developed financial regulation (though not an easy one), an advanced approach in regulation towards crypto, a welcoming banking sector, and a highly developed startup ec... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to promote Chinese mainland’s fintech companies abroad
The place is really good for competition, creativity and innovation." According to d'Haussy, many Chinese mainland technology companies use Hong Kong to start their international operations. He cited ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison sees first-half profit rise in solid start for new chairman Victor Li
Hong Kong conglomerate Cheung Kong Hutchison reported a 13 per cent rise in first-half profit, handing tycoon Victor Li Tzar-kuoi a solid start to his tenure as chairman after he officially took over ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong heatwave set to roll on although ‘start of autumn’ nears – at least in ancient China’s solar terms
The “start of autumn” is almost upon us but that does not mean Hong Kong’s sweltering heat is about to ease too much, weather forecasters say. Maximum temperatures will hit the 33 degrees Celsius mark ... ( read original story ...)
As Hong Kong’s freedoms fade, expect ‘business as usual’ from Britain’s new envoy Jeremy Hunt
Mr Hunt went to China and little has changed. When it came to Hong Kong, the new Foreign Secretary claimed to have had ‘extensive’ and ‘frank’ discussions about the implementation of One Country Two S... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fintech fundraising slows down to a trickle as China steals the show in the first half
“The fall was due to many Hong Kong start-ups having already raised funds last year,” said Joseph Tong Tang, chairman of Morton Securities, who also invests in fintech start-ups, adding that the lull ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong home prices start to lose steam as price growth slows for second straight month in June
The prices of lived-in homes in Hong Kong gained for a 27th straight month in June, but the rate of increase slowed down for a second straight month. An index of secondary-market home prices rose 6.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Could red tape stifle interest in Hong Kong government’s US$255 million fund for tech start-ups?
Venture capitalists chosen to take part in the Hong Kong government’s HK$2 billion (US$254.9 million) Innovation and Technology Venture Fund (ITVF) have expressed concerns that too much paperwork and ... ( read original story ...)
China Startups Brace For ‘Capital Winter’ As VC Funding Slows
Speaking on the sidelines of Forbes Asia’s Under 30 Summit in Hong Kong, a number of young investors and honorees ... “There is too much money in China. The not qualified startups are getting funding, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Hmlet acquires Hong Kong rival co-living rental ‘we r urban’
Hmlet, a co-living rental startup based out of Singapore has recently announced that it has agreed to acquire its Hong Kong competitor 'we r urban.' The deal marks Hmlet’s expansion into the Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Keep forgetting your password? So does former finance chief John Tsang, and that’s why he’s backing this fintech start-up
But I believe in fintech and the commercial power of the mobile phone, because now over 80 per cent of people in Hong Kong have a mobile phone,” said Tsang, who recently invested in and was made chair... ( read original story ...)
Announcing the 11 companies of #propUP Techstars Startup Program powered by MTR!
We are excited to announce the eleven companies that will be joining #propUP Techstars Startup Program powered by MTR in Hong Kong. In less than three months, we have 132 promising companies all over ... ( read original story ...)
Eight Startups Selected for Accenture’s 2018 FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific After Record Number of Applications
Cyberport, which is one of the founding organizations of the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific, will provide workspace to participating start-ups. It houses the largest fintech community in Hong Kon... ( read original story ...)