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Meet ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first virtual-only lender

The bank’s slogan of co-creation belies a strong charm offensive of attractive deposit rates.

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Meet ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first virtual-only lender

The bank’s slogan of co-creation belies a strong charm offensive of attractive deposit rates.

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Employers weigh in options in facing the “new normal”

Staggered return and split teams may not be enough to squash their employees’ concerns.

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Local startup scene attracts overseas founders to set up in Hong Kong

Startups are getting a lot of opportunities from various subsidies and partnerships.

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Online-to-offline model gains ground in Hong Kong

The extended operating hours that the internet allows has attracted merchants towards selling online.

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How FDT is modernising the trust scene

FDT is behind Asia’s first Rapid Settlement and Clearing Network (RSCN).

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This ecommerce startup can up conversion rates for merchants

Omnichat is a messaging platform and can also monitor ecommerce movements.

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Check out CBRE's two new offices in Hong Kong

Both offices have state-of-the-art facilities and modern working environments.

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This biotech startup addresses a multibillion dollar problem in the fisheries sector

Spidfier offers a solution that could shorten the process of verifying fishes at a cheaper rate.

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MBA providers turn to online schooling following pandemic

Many universities have closed their campuses amidst the double whammy of protests and COVID-19.

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Businesses adapt to the time of Corona

Hong Kong business leaders reveal how they are coping, and adapting, to the new environment.

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Startup funding goes low key amidst COVID-19 and social unrest

The total value of startup deals hit $9.84b, a 39% YoY drop compared to last year.

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Hong Kong's economic crisis spills over to venture capital activity

VC investors have yet to see the end of their woes, even as domestic volatility has already dragged investment down.

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Hong Kong banks' asset quality battered by COVID-19 and protests

Exodus of corporate clients, mortgage risks, and dropping credit card use pose a big threat on revenues.

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Hotels make further room rate cuts to survive

Some have resorted to offering rates cheaper than the city’s subdivided flats.

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What makes a successful mobile ad campaign?

A 30-second ad gets 12% less in revenue compared to a 15-second ad.

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Hong Kong's retail sector may see its worst period yet as stores close down

Thousands of employees in the industry are set to lose their jobs in the next six months.

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Lack of government support could turn Hong Kong's economy for the worse

Its $19b fiscal stimulus package might be too small and regressive, according to experts.

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