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Transporting Hong Kong into the future
Transporting Hong Kong into the future
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...
New consumer tech launches fail to gain ground in Hong Kong
Ownership of wearable tech only stands at a dismal 9%.
Fintech boom hampered by Hong Kong's small population
Despite optimum business conditions and strong mobile penetration rates, Hong Kong's small population is halting the adoption of various technologies...
Gaifong offers item rentals online
Items from camping tents to sophisticated gadgets are rented out for $150 a day.
Government earmarks $50b to power IT sector
Almost half ($20b) is reserved for the Hong Kong-Shenzen Innovation and Technology Park.
Monaco eliminates forex fees with blockchain
In addition to enabling cryptocurrency transactions, app users can send fiat currencies for free and in real time.
SFC warns crypto exchanges against unlicensed trading of securities
The authority notes that ICOs are usually structured to escape regulatory scrutiny.
Hong Kong rushes $500m scheme to attract foreign tech talent
Attracting the top tech talent is key as Hong Kong rolls out its smart city vision.
Hong Kong and Australia ink fintech collaboration deal
It aims to assist businesses seeking capital and overseas expansion in each other's markets.
Hong Kongers spend more than a fourth of their day online
It holds the second fastest global average internet connection speed at more than 140 mbps.
Hong Kong's startup scene takes off amidst strong government support
AI, biomedicine and fintech are amongst key development areas in its bid to be the next Silicon Valley.
7 in 10 executives believe Hong Kong is being outpaced by other smart cities
They believe that Hong Kong lags behind in fostering a technology and innovation culture.
Tencent-backed video sharing startup reportedly planning Hong Kong listing
Kuaisho is currently valued at about US$18b.
Poor and small production structure drags Hong Kong's industrial revolution
Despite advances in technology, Hong Kong's production structure ranked 58th out of 100 surveyed economies.
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution – more human than you think
The recent investment made in Hong Kong-based artificial intelligence company SenseTime Group by US mobile chip giant Qualcomm Technologies was the...
Government unveils Smart City Blueprint
This includes the pilot installation of smart lampposts which can collect real-time city data.
Smart City Digital Hub launched
It aims to accelerate the development of smart city solutions.
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