The value of non-cash transactions in China hit 50% in 2016.

Mobile payment apps are expected to be the next high-value target.

Poor R&D dragged the city to 10th place whilst Singapore snagged the crown.

The central bank is aiming to award licenses towards the end of the year.

Closed networks are out; open networks are in.

Fintech firms will be compelled to be registered with authorities.

President Xi ordered state agencies to lend assistance to local scientists.

It will be rolled out by the end of 2018.

Instead of collecting income proof assessing creditworthiness, banks may use big data and other fintech.

The unveiling by the HKSAR Government of its Smart City blueprint late last year gave an insight into the transformation that, if all goes to plan...

The region has attracted more fintech investments than North America and Europe.

Ownership of wearable tech only stands at a dismal 9%.

Items from camping tents to sophisticated gadgets are rented out for $150 a day.

Ma Huateng believes it will enhance trade in the region.

It lays out a bilateral mechanism for companies entering one another’s markets.

Developers skilled in UI/UX/HTML/CSS can earn as much as $840,000 yearly.

WeLab’s $220m series B funding round has some big-time backers including Alibaba.

In addition to enabling cryptocurrency transactions, app users can send fiat currencies for free and in real time.

Attracting the top tech talent is key as Hong Kong rolls out its smart city vision.