Information Technology
Hong Kong cyber-hit firms report lower revenue losses than global average
Hong Kong cyber-hit firms report lower revenue losses than global average
QBE said 47% of Hong Kong businesses that experienced a cyber event suffered revenue loss.
3 days ago
AI reshapes tech jobs as contract rates rise: study
Contractor pay is trending about 10% higher than permanent equivalents, Hays found.
6 days ago
Fraud attack rate more than doubles despite transaction growth: report
Human-initiated attacks rose 130%, outpacing the 9% growth in digital transactions.
HKT and ASTRI to open joint R&D lab at HSITP
Partnership targets AI, 5G, and cybersecurity.
Victory Giant posts 273.5% YoY profit surge, launches Hong Kong IPO
The group's revenue also increased by 79.8% YoY.
Hong Kong family offices adopt AI but hold off on investing
A survey found that whilst 84% use AI now, none are currently seeking investment opportunities.
Hong Kong finance firms deploy AI for strategy over efficiency: PwC
Most still allocate 10% or less of tech budgets.
Hong Kong tops global IPO charts with $280b haul in 2025
Fuelled by the new TECH channel, HK processed 119 pre-profit biotech and tech IPO applications.
Hong Kong eyes mainland investors with Tech 100 Index
About 400 firms have applied for listing, including seven global tech companies.
MTR Lab and ZGC Science City forge startup partnership
Tie-up targets AI and smart-city ventures.
Regulators launch expanded GenAI Sandbox across financial sectors
The GenA.I. Sandbox++ focuses on risk management, fraud prevention, and customer experience.
Nearly all firms go digital but web presence uneven
Large and medium companies showed higher digital adoption than small businesses.
Hong Kong Budget pivots to AI after surplus swing
Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges $10b for future industries.
Gov’t earmarks $10b to power next-generation industries
The spending plan backs space robotics, low-altitude drones, and first driverless transport.
New AI R&D institute to start operations in H2
The company will advise on frameworks for AI development.
Gov't sets up new committee to drive industry-wide AI scaling
Its initial focus will be on life and health technologies and embodied AI.
Executives lag on AI use as workflow adoption stays low: report
Among white-collar workers who use AI tools, 88% reported productivity improvements.
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