Chan earmarked HK$5.5 billion for a further phase of development at Cyberport, a hub for startups and a center for Hong Kong’s efforts to rebrand itself as a tech leader, as it plays catchup to Shenzh... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong does not give much weight to obesity, survey finds
Doctors have called on Hong Kong people to start seeing obesity as a disease, after they found that many have been ignoring the problem. The Association for the Study of Obesity polled 1,000 people ov... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Derby: ‘proven’ Tianchi Monster keeps the dream alive for Chris So
Tianchi Monster catapulted himself into BMW Hong Kong Derby calculations at Sha Tin on Sunday and trainer Chris So Wai-yin hopes the four-year-old’s 2,000m form will work in his favour in his bid to g... ( read original story ...)
Philippine-based Blockchain Ticketing Startup Raises Capital for SEA Expansion
The startup is now gearing for business expansion in Southeast Asia. Ticket2Me raised $350,000 in fresh capital and reportedly plans to use it to expand operations in major cities outside Metro Manila ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Hands Out Reliefs as Trade War Hits Growth
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong unveiled a less ... there were a mix of relief measures for individuals and businesses. Business registration fees were waived for companies this year, and greater ... ( read original story ...)
Doing Business in Hong Kong Seminar and Chinese New Year Reception (Edinburgh)
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London), Scottish Development International (SDI) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) are delighted to welcome you ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fourth-quarter growth weakest in three years as trade war takes toll
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s economic growth halved in the fourth quarter and the outlook for the financial hub is clouded by a trade war between Washington and Beijing, Financial Secretary Paul ... ( read original story ...)
Western Union Debuts New Payment Option for Amazon.com Shoppers in Hong Kong
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, today unveiled a new payment option that allows Amazon.com customers in Hong Kong to pay ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC targets Hong Kong businesses with PayMe
HSBC is launching a beta test program of its PayMe for Business, a person-to-merchant (P2M) payments app in Hong Kong. The bank launched its person-to-person (P2P) mobile payment app, Payme, in Hong K... ( read original story ...)
HKTDC unveils plans to drive new business opportunities for Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) unveiled highlights of its activities for the new financial year 2019/20 which leverages opportunities arising from the Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao Gr... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Budget Surplus Shrinks as the List of Headwinds Grows
Hong Kong Retail Sales Wilt as China Tourists Keep Wallets Shut “The situation is not optimistic,” Chan said in the post, highlighting the government’s first-quarter business tendency survey that show... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong bars China’s notions of law
If the proposal is approved, Hong Kong’s reputation as a safe place for business people and travelers to enjoy high standards of justice could be jeopardized. might lose its status as an international ... ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong’s Property Slump Could Clobber the Economy
Real estate is the main game in Hong Kong, and as the drop in housing prices nears correction territory, concern is mounting about the toll the downturn will exact on the city’s economy. Home values i... ( read original story ...)
Cutting-Edge Tech & Startups are Focus of mid-April’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair & ICT Expo
The 16th annual Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and International ICT Expo, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convent... ( read original story ...)