Features
Hong Kong consumers: informed and open to data sharing
New research shows that 87% of Hong Kong consumers are more willing to engage with brands that collect data directly. But less open to sharing demographic data. Read more…
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong financial services need to be more creative
Financial services customers want more, with consumers wishing their financial service institution (FSI) was more proactive about giving them advice. Read more…
News
Data centres expand in Hong Kong, Singapore despite limits
Hong Kong and Singapore held their own as among the leading destinations for data centres in Asia and the world in 2022 despite a lack of available land. Read more…
News
90% of Hong Kong residents use smartphones on the toilet
A recent survey by the cybersecurity company NordVPN revealed that as much as 90% of Hong Kong residents bring their smartphones with them into the toilet. Read more…
News
AI software AiDA designs clothes for Hong Kong show
At the Fashion X AI show in Hong Kong more than 80 outfits from 14 designers in the spotlight were created with the help of the AI software AiDA. Read more…
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Crypto futures ETFs debut in HK (never mind the meltdown)
Two exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track US-listed crypto futures have raised a combined $73.6 million ahead of their debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Read more…
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Google won’t change its search results for Hong Kong anthem
Google has denied a request from Hong Kong’s security chief to replace a protest anthem with China’s national anthem as the top search result. Read more…
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Hong Kong reveals new plans to boost its fintech hub status
Hong Kong proposes allowing retail investors to trade in cryptocurrencies and crypto exchange-traded funds in hopes of rebuilding its fintech hub status. Read more…
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SmarTone is the next HK cellco to shut down 2G
SmarTone has announced that it will close its 2G GSM network on 14 October 2022 as demand decreases – the spectrum will be refarmed for 4G and 5G. Read more…
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Hong Kong fintech firms plunge after stellar rise
Hong Kong-based fintech firms AMTD Digital, Magic Empire Global and Top Financial Group tumbled on Tuesday after a meteoric rally this month. Read more…
Features
Evolution not revolution: Edge Computing in Hong Kong, China
There has been much talk in China and Hong Kong about the “edge revolution”, but the reality is that migration to edge computing has been more of an evolution. Read more…
News
YouTube blocks account of Hong Kong CE candidate John Lee
YouTube blocked the account of Hong Kong’s sole chief-executive election candidate John Lee to comply with US sanctions. Read more…
Past Events
Revive Tech Asia 2022, Hong Kong 24-25 August
Gear up yourself for the future! Revive Tech Asia is a 2-day face-to-face business tech show taking place on 24-25 August at Asia World Expo. Read more…
Features
Hong Kong’s financial services need to tap RPA to stay on top
Hong Kong’s financial services industry has become a hotspot of digital innovation, driven by changing customer expectations and competition. Read more…
News
Is cash the best investment? Hong Kong adults think so!
22% of Hong Kong adults think cash will be the best-performing investment in 2022, ahead of stocks, cryptocurrency and property! Read more…
News
Didi to delist from NYSE to pursue Hong Kong listing after crackdown
Didi Global will delist from the NYSE and pursue a listing in Hong Kong, the latest development after it ran afoul of Chinese regulators. Read more…
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Cryptocurrency stocks drop in Hong Kong, China intensifies crackdown
Cryptocurrency-linked stocks dropped in Hong Kong on Monday morning, after Chinese authorities intensified their crackdown on the industry. Read more…
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US tech giants warn they could quit Hong Kong over data protection laws
US tech giants have privately warned the Hong Kong government they could stop offering services over planned changes to data protection laws. Read more…
Features
Digital payments in Hong Kong – it’s all about making life simpler
In Hong Kong the value of digital payments, in essence, doesn’t lie in them being electronic, but in making life simpler. Read more…
News
Cheap ‘burner phones’ are hot property in Hong Kong
Electronics shops in Hong Kong have seen a sharp increase in demand for cheap burner phones as contact-tracing app raises privacy concerns. Read more…