The ring, designed by Hong Kong-based start-up Origami Labs, was inspired by Peter Wong, the visually impaired father of the firm’s co-founder Kevin Wong. “As a visual-impaired person, I rely on the software on the smartphone to read the icons ... ( read original story ...)
Rover Parking tops Infiniti LAB Toronto Demo Day
From left: Grant Brigden and Tim Wootton of Rover Parking were the winners of the recent Infiniti LAB startup competition in Toronto ... and the impact we believe they can have as part of the Hong Kong program,” said Dane Fisher, General Manager of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin cash and the ‘civil war’ that is disrupting digital currency
a Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange. “But there is another camp, which is saying this is very early-stage technology. Let’s maintain the security of the bitcoin network first,” he said. One of the biggest supporters of bitcoin cash is ViaBTC ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan team gears up against China for final gaming showdown at e-sports festival
The last day of Hong Kong’s first e-sports festival will see professional gamers from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan battle the winner of an earlier contest between Team China and Team North America, in a clash to be crowned kings of popular real-time ... ( read original story ...)
Huge rent increase forces Hong Kong steakhouse to close after 48 years in business
Sammy’s Kitchen, one of the oldest Hong Kong-style steakhouses in the city, will pull down the shutters for the last time on September 15 – the latest victim of soaring rent. Sammy Yip, founder of the 48-year-old restaurant in Sai Ying Pun, and his ... ( read original story ...)
Is Malaysia’s financial sector lagging in the cloud transformation stakes?
Giron said the study - involving 34 senior IT decision-makers in the Asia Pacific financial services sector from nine countries: Australia, Hong Kong, Korea ... and many instances by non-traditional banking services." Many organisations in the sector ... ( read original story ...)
China Mobile Limited (NYSE:CHL) Trading Volume Significantly Lower
On January 19, 2016 the stock rating was set at “Buy” in a report from Deutsche Bank which was a boost from the previous ... municipalities in Mainland China, as well as in Hong Kong. The Business’s mobile customers include approximately 833.9 ... ( read original story ...)
Global Markets Ends on a Positive Note
The major gains were seen in Hong Kong and Brazil which closed higher by 2.2% and 2.1% ... The share market in china closed higher by 0.3% compared to last week. The Bank of England (BoE) left interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meet with ... ( read original story ...)
Acid dripping from ceiling of Hong Kong mall leads to eight injured
Eight people were injured when liquid which was suspected to be corrosive dripped from the ceiling of a Hong Kong shopping mall on Sunday ... taken to Yan Chai Hospital for treatment. In i-Cable news footage, a man showed a hole in his shirt apparently ... ( read original story ...)
What you can do to avoid a heat stroke in the heart of Hong Kong summer
Hong Kong sweltered in the heat during three consecutive days of dangerously hot weather last week, with at least 14 people rushed to hospitals for heat stroke. Among them was a 19-year-old hiker who was sent to the emergency room in a critical condition. ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Hong Kong, a cautionary tale for Singapore, a lesson for the future
“But now with the globalisation of the economy, with a lot of competition and other things – that becomes a bit difficult,” Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam continued, in a recent interview with Channel NewsAsia. Lam was in Singapore at the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive puts faith in trade ties
Thailand has the potential to be the economic hub of Asean and the main gateway to its neighbouring countries, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV), said Hong Kong's chief executive. "I can see clearly the significant role of Thailand as a centre of ... ( read original story ...)
Visakhapatnam boy bags bronze in Hong Kong skating event
VISAKHAPATNAM: City skater Priyam Tated bagged the bronze medal in the junior category (age group of 13-19) during the Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy 2017 that was held in Hong Kong from August 2-5.Almost 16 countries from the world participated in the ... ( read original story ...)
Polar Seal launches campaign for heated garment
Created by French, Hong Kong based company Fillony, Polar Seal allows users to remain active and enjoy high performance sports without compromising style and comfort. It fits close to the body for efficient transmission of heat. “Most heated clothing is ... ( read original story ...)