We gave up being a sexy startup to become just another agency ... And even though I don’t like social events, socializing with good friends is what makes Hong Kong home. Sometimes my friends and I would talk code, but we also talk about other things ... ( read original story ...)
Vancouver, the strongest startup ecosystem in Canada
Canada actually shows improvement despite the minor shifts, as the report two years ago did not include data on startup cities in the Far East, Hong Kong, or Singapore. This one does, yet Canada’s power remains steady. “Canadian cities score ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean startup raises $2.4m to bring its AI-powered digital marketing tools to mobile
It’s also dipped its toes into emerging markets like Myanmar and Cambodia and opened an office in Hong Kong. So far, the startup is happy with its traction across its different countries. Paul says the product has found its fit without much trouble ... ( read original story ...)
10 sales and business development jobs this week
At Wavecell, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative startup environment. You will be working in a fun and growing team who are result driven. Work location: Hong Kong/Full-time Requirement: 5+ years of sales experience in mobile ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Kardashian-endorsed London fashion start-up bags £500,000 investment
Its collection features 10,000 items from 20 luxury boutiques across Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Japan, the UK and the US. Action point: Need a loan to start a business of your own? See how we can help here and here As well as ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Uber Rivals Fuel Up for Battle in Fiercely Competitive Market
HONG KONG—The arms race between Uber Technologies Inc. and its rivals in Asia is heating up. After selling its China operations to a local rival, Uber faces another expensive fight in the heavily populated market of Indonesia. Local rival Go-Jek is in ... ( read original story ...)
Zalora, the startup all grown up, hones its operations at Klang hub
I tell the team we are no longer a startup. So the things we may have been able to get ... shifts to fulfil orders for the eight markets - Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines. In a constantly evolving ... ( read original story ...)
China should clone Hong Kong’s pension model, says MPF Authority chairman
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) provides a role model for mainland China’s reform of the state pension system as the Chinese government replaces its cradle-to-grave welfare with market practices, said the MPF’s chairman. “Employees in ... ( read original story ...)
Thin trading in Hong Kong, mainland stocks ahead of Fed rate decision
Hong Kong stocks narrowed early gains to close the morning session little changed as investors remain cautious ahead of a probable US interest rate rise. The Hang Seng Index was up 0.05 per cent at 23,842.4 after hitting the highest level in two weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police break loan shark syndicate preying on Filipino domestic helpers
Chan said initial investigations showed the syndicate was controlled by a Hong Kong couple aged 49 and 50 who recruited their own helper and other Filipino domestic helpers as assistants to find borrowers and expand the business. After a two-month probe ... ( read original story ...)
DKSH Drives Johnson & Johnson's Growth in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, Asia's leading Market Expansion Services provider for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, has been appointed by Johnson & Johnson, a leading multinational ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong trails Singapore in quality-of-life rankings due to housing, pollution issues
Singapore will definitely be a better place than Hong Kong because of better pollution control,” Ms Connie Leung, principal business leader for talent information solutions at Mercer, said. “And as for housing [in Singapore], you may have more choices ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong Uber drivers found guilty of unlawful commercial car hire
Uber hasn't officially released figures on the size of its business in Hong Kong, but analysts believe more than one million rides have so far been given with tens of thousands of registered drivers. ($1 = 7.7645 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Venus Wu ... ( read original story ...)
Renowned Korean actor Park Hae-jin makes special appearance at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
HONG KONG, CHINA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/13/17 -- Following a hiatus from attending events in Hong Kong, well-known Korean celebrity Park Hae-jin today unveiled his wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong with cheering fans who were selected from an ... ( read original story ...)