Hong Kong

Digital scams in Hong Kong 10% higher than global average

Online forums and dating sites were the most targeted by scammers. 

Stellerus helps organisations manage hazard, climate risks

The Hong Kong startup offers a fast and accurate early warning system for natural disasters.

Gov't strongly objects to US tech investment ban

The government said it is rejecting the measure.

BOCHK makes fully automated transactions of corporate remittances

BOCHK is the first Hong Kong commercial bank to connect to mBridge.

Standard Chartered, Ant complete HKD intra-group transactions

Ant will make use of StanChart’s treasury management principles in moving funds.

HSBC, Ant Int’l complete HKD cross-bank test transactions

The use case integrates HSBC and Hang Seng’s networks with Ant’s Whale platform.

Mobile Shop partners with Zand Bank for transport innovation

The two will deliver transport solutions via CabCab. 

Hong Kong to issue more crypto licenses by year-end

Three virtual asset trading platforms are already licensed.

Investor demand fuels industrial property growth in Q3

Notable transactions include JINGDONG buying Li Fung Centre for $1.8b.

Gov't anticipates 438,000 housind demand for next decade

In response, the government has revised the public-to-private housing ratio to 70:30.

Airport Authority Hong Kong clinches HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for innovative biometric solution

Its Flight Token Travel has streamlined airport operations to enable a seamless experience for customers.

Hong Kong tells financial firms to adopt “risk-based” approach to AI adoption

The government will adopt a dual-track approach that considers risk.

Exports value eases to 4.7% YoY in September

In August, exports value rose 6.4% YoY.