Hong Kong
This biotech startup addresses a multibillion dollar problem in the fisheries sector
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.
MBA providers turn to online schooling following pandemic
Many universities have closed their campuses amidst the double whammy of protests and COVID-19.
PMI improves to 43.9 in May but business outlook remains bleak
Firms are still worried about the long-term effects of the pandemic.
Tycoon Richard Li's telecom firm weighs $7.75b unit sale
The asset could attract interest from other telecom companies as well as private-equity funds.
UnionPay, Bank of Communications remove cross-network ATM withdrawal fees
The exemption also covers customers in Macau.
Hong Kong falls to 36th place in global startup ecosystem rankings
But the city was noted for being a model of an open ang global ecosystem.
Businesses adapt to the time of Corona
Hong Kong business leaders reveal how they are coping, and adapting, to the new environment.
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.
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.
108 startups graduate from HKSTP's incubation programmes
The ceremony gathered 78 incubation and 30 pre-incubation STEP start-up graduates.
Rich Chinese shun Hong Kong to seek asset safety elsewhere
Some are looking to move their offshore wealth base to Singapore and Switzerland.
NordVPN: Enhanced online security arsenal for SMEs and remote workforce
The company offers next-gen encryption, strict no-logs policy, as well as advanced privacy features.
Housing prices slid 3% YoY in Q1
Residential prices are supported by solid housing demand.
Local finance firms lead in AI but regulations hinder growth
58% of financial firms in the city will utilise AI next year.
Inflation eases to 1.9% in April
This was partly attributed to a smaller climb in private house rents.
HSBC sees significant growth in new APAC wealth arm
Double-digit growth is on the horizon over the next three years.
Exports down 3.7% in April
Exports in non-metallic mineral manufactures led the decline.
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