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Hong Kong shapes up in heating virtual banking race
Financial Services
4 Apr 19
The first batch of licensees were granted to applicants with experience in running a deposit-taking and lending business.
New players enter scene but an iconic hotel exits
Hotels & Tourism
26 Mar 19
The Excelsior will be transformed into a mixed-use commercial building.
Spaces unveils sleek 20-storey co-working hub
Commercial Property
25 Mar 19
A pristine view of Victoria Harbour can be viewed at its top floor.
Fitness app developer OliveX nabs US$1m funding
Financial Services
25 Mar 19
Fasting tracker Vora is part of the developer's offerings.
HKDecoman raises US$1.4m to revamp Hong Kong's home renovation industry
Building & Engineering
25 Mar 19
It offers a one-stop shop including a physical outlet stocked with tools and an online marketplace.
Crypto startup FinFabrik closes seed round from BitMEX Ventures
Financial Services
25 Mar 19
The startup digitises real-world assets.
Expense tracker gini raises $1.6m seed fund
Financial Services
25 Mar 19
The startup aims to make money management across markets easy and accessible.
Hong Kong VC and tech deals go bigger as quality focus intensifies
Markets & Investing
27 Feb 19
SenseTime and Tinklabs closed billion-dollar funding rounds.
Hong Kong M&A activity slumped in 2018
Markets & Investing
15 Jan 19
Mergers and acquisitions deals fell to 1,050 transactions with a combined value of US$87.93b in 2018, down from 1,252 transactions with a combined...
Where to park your money in 2019
Financial Services
15 Jan 19
It was an undeniably terrible year for equities, but experts are not completely writing them off in 2019.
Baby Basics aims to be a one-stop online portal for all your infant essentials
Retail
9 Jan 19
It also unveiled its physical store in Lansing House following a positive online response.
Alphaslot makes a bet on blockchain-powered casino gaming
Leisure & Entertainment, Markets & Investing
9 Jan 19
It is also launching a utility token called SLOT for in-game purchases.
Ztore.com hauls $62m in series B round
Markets & Investing, Retail
9 Jan 19
Funding proceeds will be used to launch its Ztore App.
The hammer falls on Hong Kong's auction houses
Economy
9 Jan 19
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
Financial Services
4 Oct 18
The proceeds will be used to fuel its expansion plans.
Digital bank Neat scores US$2m from Dymon Asia and Portag3 Ventures
Financial Services
4 Oct 18
The proceeds will be used to boost onboarding and hiring processes.
Origami Labs raises US$2.5m to reshape the wearables market
Information Technology
4 Oct 18
'Orii' allows the visually-challenged to operate phones via voice technology.
Check out ATLASPACE's new Harbour City hub
Commercial Property
4 Oct 18
It features a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour.
Is influencer marketing in Hong Kong worth the extra buck?
Media & Marketing
4 Oct 18
Performance tracking mechanisms should be implemented.
Take an exclusive peek into Hong Kong Hospital Authority's daring big data push
Healthcare
4 Oct 18
A streamlined health app framework will soon be launched.
Check out Standard Chartered's new Kwun Tong hub
Commercial Property
18 Jul 18
The eXellerator houses a usability testing lab to try out emerging technologies.
Embattled Hong Kong hotels brighten up on tourism
Hotels & Tourism
16 May 18
Declining tourist arrivals almost pushed Henderson Land to exit the Hong Kong hotel scene.
Clare.ai brings banking to clients' fingertips
Financial Services
4 Apr 18
Users can better manage finances through real-time correspondence with the virtual assistant.
Inside nakedHub's swanky Hong Kong office spaces
Commercial Property
4 Apr 18
Their Bonham Strand and New Steet hubs combine the best of hospitality and design.
Gaifong offers item rentals online
Information Technology
2 Apr 18
Items from camping tents to sophisticated gadgets are rented out for $150 a day.
Man vs bots: Will Hong Kong fully embrace legaltech?
Professional Services/Legal
13 Mar 18
No robot could ever replace a good lawyer, according to our legal experts.
Hong Kong poise for insurtech growth in 2018
Financial Services
13 Mar 18
Chatbots, e-claims, and online sales await expectant clients.
Monaco eliminates forex fees with blockchain
Information Technology
12 Feb 18
In addition to enabling cryptocurrency transactions, app users can send fiat currencies for free and in real time.
Online Apparel Brand GRANA Secures Undisclosed Financing from STI Group
Retail
23 Jan 18
Total funding is now at US$16M.
BLOOM co-working space is a garden of creativity and productivity
Commercial Property
9 Jan 18
Check out this swanky co-working space in the heart of Hong Kong’s business district.
On-demand services mobile app OKSir secures $5M in funding
Professional Services/Legal
21 Dec 17
Users can already choose from more than 6,000 providers.
FinTech loan platform WeLab raises US$220 million in funding from Alibaba, IFC
Financial Services
21 Dec 17
They are looking to extend services beyond the Greater China region.
PICK-UP eyes new mobile app features, expanded coverage and e-commerce platform integration
Transport & Logistics
21 Dec 17
It promises a delivery speed of four hours.
MoneyHero.com.hk raises US$50M in series B round led by IFC, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Goldman Sachs
Financial Services
20 Dec 17
The fund will be used to develop its proprietary technology and further expand its team.
Dwellworks moves into new corporate home in The Hennessy, Wanchai
Commercial Property
5 Oct 17
They transformed the new office into a home-like workspace.
Deciphering modern-day hackers: Who they are, what they want, and how to beat them
Information Technology
29 Sep 17
Find out how your company can prevent the next cyberattack that could cost you billions.
John Aaroe Group's Aaron Kirman on the 'tremendous' impact of Chinese investment on foreign real estate markets
Residential Property
25 Sep 17
Chinese investment reached over $70b since 2016.
Peer-to-peer international payments now possible with new Smart Transfer app
Financial Services
22 Sep 17
Want to gift money, at little to no cost, to someone overseas for their birthday?
This startup aims to help parents search, filter and compare education providers and children services in Hong Kong
HR & Education
22 Sep 17
It has created more than 6,000 listings, and they aim to launch a series A round of funding next year.
A/R trading platform Qupital raises HK$20.5m
Financial Services
20 Sep 17
Qupital plans to expand in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

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