Hong Kong’s medium-sized companies are turning optimistic about their business prospects this year thanks to stronger retail and tourism sectors, a survey has found. Almost two-thirds of executives at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong co-working startup Campfire pulls in $18M ahead of global expansion
WeWork may be doubling down on Asia, having initially focused its efforts on China, but that isn’t stopping local players from hatching ambitious expansion plans of their own. One of those eying new m... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba : Survey Warm to Hong Kong as Startup Nexus, but Hurdles Remain
Hong Kong is considered a good location for startup companies, though it needs to overcome several hurdles to further promote entrepreneurship, according to a joint study by KPMG China and the Alibaba ... ( read original story ...)
Documents reveal ex-Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho’s offshore firms and business ties in mainland
Former Hong Kong minister Patrick Ho Chi-ping, who was charged in the US with bribing top African officials on behalf of a Chinese energy conglomerate, co-owns an obscure Hong Kong company with mainla... ( read original story ...)
Under 30 Startups Pitch Onboard Hong Kong’s Iconic Tram
City A.M - 13:40 PM GMT July 23, 2018 Irish chefs bring A Taste of Dublin to Hong Kong The Irish Times - 12:00 PM GMT July 23, 2018 China Tower seeks to raise up to $8.7bn in Hong Kong listing The Fin... ( read original story ...)
Air Belgium Continues To Reduce Frequencies To Hong Kong
Air Belgium was supposed to start flying 4x per week between Charleroi and Hong Kong starting in the fall, though the airline has now reversed that. Air Belgium will continue to operate the route 3x p... ( read original story ...)
ASTRI and Cyberport partnership seeks to facilitate unleash great potential for AI and Blockchain start-ups
working as an important facilitator of Hong Kong's I&T development. Technology start-ups play a vital role in Hong Kong's role in its global I&T aspirations. Hong Kong not only boasts one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Co-living start-up enters HK market with acquisition
Singapore-based co-living start-up Hmlet has acquired we r urban, marking its expansion into the Hong Kong market. A Hong Kong start-up, we r urban was founded by Ms Raphaela Oliver-Kofeler and Mr Cor... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong is an ideal candidate for homes and businesses to sell renewable power to the grid, says energy trading start-up Electrify
Electricity consumers can have the freedom to choose how the unused power in their homes and factories should be resold if regulators liberalise markets and approve a new blockchain based trading plat... ( read original story ...)
Vested business interests a hurdle for new industries
Gobee.bike, Hong Kong’s bike-sharing operator, said on Monday it will wind up its operations, citing financial reasons. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY The demise of a bicycle-sharing startup in Hong Kong has ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba joins US$600 million round for AI startup Megvii
HONG KONG: Megvii Inc, the Chinese developer of facial recognition ... Alibaba is ramping up its investment in China’s largest artificial intelligence startups, hoping to employ the technology across ... ( read original story ...)
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as I will admit that the nightlife scene in Hong Kong is probably the most active of anywhere I travel. Congee is the best way to start the... Hong Kong, Wan Chai, Johnston Rd, 60號, J Residence, Shop ... ( read original story ...)
Focus on Indian start-up potential
India may be third after the United States and China in the global start-up ecosystem rankings, but the country may have much to learn from Hong Kong, which successfully hosted RISE, Asia’s biggest te... ( read original story ...)
Chinese VC Ganesh Ventures partners with eWTP fund to invest in Indian startups
Investors from Europe, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China are backing Ganesh Ventures. A press release from the company states that this amount will be invested in Indian startups across sectors li... ( read original story ...)