Information Technology

How can Hong Kong be APAC's digital leader?

How can Hong Kong be APAC's digital leader?

Hong Kong is emerging as a digitally sophisticated nation being named by The Digital Evolution Index, the third most advanced digital economy in APAC...

Chinese AI startup Megvii Technology clinches US$750m ahead of Hong Kong IPO

The latest funding round puts the value of the company at around US$4b.

Is Hong Kong ready to embrace AI?

Its lack of investments in an AI-enabled workforce and analytics infrastructure is weighing on its ambitions.

Facial recognition tech: running ahead of the game

The 2019 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon saw a record number of participants take part in this annual race. After the event, social media feeds...

The cost of data protection: making a worthwhile investment or paying for an expensive mistake

Data hacks, security breaches, vulnerable IT systems – these are all hot topics in Hong Kong at the moment. With high-profile data security stories...

HKEX acquires Shenzen-based tech company

The firm plans to buy a 51% equity interest.

Land for Hong Kong-Shenzhen tech park to be unlocked by 2021

The IT hub is expected to be around 1.2 million square metres.

Five practices to help strengthen online security

E-commerce is Hong Kong’s number one side hustle pursuit, according to GoDaddy’s Gig Economy Survey in 2017, highlighting the city’s enduring...

Cybercriminals hit prosperous Hong Kong banks

There are already eight cases of fraudulent bank websites in October YTD.

Origami Labs raises US$2.5m to reshape the wearables market

'Orii' allows the visually-challenged to operate phones via voice technology.

Hong Kong beefs up defense with cybersecurity scheme

Members can share best practices and insights to boost cyber resilience.

Hong Kong signs IT pact with the Mainland

The ministry also announced that unicorn startup SenseTime will set up an AI-powered platform.

KPMG and Alibaba Cloud tie up to launch global digital alliance

The collaboration aims to provide digital assistance to businesses in APAC and Europe.

AI in Hong Kong: An urgent need to realise opportunities

Two years ago, I shared with Hong Kong Business readers how we will be able to build smarter retail infrastructure through in-store artificial...

Hong Kong urged to develop GBA blockchain and e-invoicing standard

This will enable faster cross-border fund transfers.

Government unveils extensive map and land survey platform

The Hong Kong Map Service 2.0 has digital versions of land survey records.