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HK startups cash in on strong VC flows

This year’s crop of hottest startups includes Hong Kong’s first virtual insurer; a firm aiming to revolutionise the renovation industry and a Virtual Reality entertainment startup that offers an immersive gaming experience.

New players enter scene but an iconic hotel exits

The Excelsior will be transformed into a mixed-use commercial building.

Spaces unveils sleek 20-storey co-working hub

A pristine view of Victoria Harbour can be viewed at its top floor.

Fitness app developer OliveX nabs US$1m funding

Fasting tracker Vora is part of the developer's offerings.

HKDecoman raises US$1.4m to revamp Hong Kong's home renovation industry

It offers a one-stop shop including a physical outlet stocked with tools and an online marketplace.

Expense tracker gini raises $1.6m seed fund

The startup aims to make money management across markets easy and accessible.

Why HK's MBA providers are now banking on soft skills

New modules on Artificial Intelligtence and more focus on experiental teaching over academic knowledge are changing HK’s MBA agendas.

The hammer falls on Hong Kong's auction houses

Christie’s Hong Kong 2018 autumn auctions raised $2.75b in late November, an 11.6% fall from the $3.11b raised over its spring 2018 auctions.

Robo-advisory platform Quantifeed raises US$10m in series B round

The proceeds will be used to fuel its expansion plans.

Digital bank Neat scores US$2m from Dymon Asia and Portag3 Ventures

The proceeds will be used to boost onboarding and hiring processes.

Check out ATLASPACE's new Harbour City hub

It features a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour.

Is influencer marketing in Hong Kong worth the extra buck?

Performance tracking mechanisms should be implemented.

Check out Standard Chartered's new Kwun Tong hub

The eXellerator houses a usability testing lab to try out emerging technologies.

No bridezillas with wedding portal Hitchbird

It plays matchmaker to couples looking for wedding venues and vendors across Asia.