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Hong Kong Jockey Club names Sarena Lin as Chief Transformation Officer
Gambling Insider
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Sarena Lin will lead the newly created Transformation Office at the Jockey Club. By Gambling Insider Key points: - She previously served as Chief Transformation and Talent Officer at Bayer AG - Lin will report directly to CEO and join the Board of...
China Merchants Bank unit ventures into crypto through Hong Kong gateway
crypto.news
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August 18, 2025
Mainland China’s crypto freeze hasn’t stopped its financial giants from wading in where regulators allow. CMB International Securities, a subsidiary of the $1.7 trillion China Merchants Bank, has launched a crypto exchange in Hong Kong. Summary...
World Youth Forum Concludes Dual Summits in Hong Kong and Macau; Global Youth Explore AI Era Issues
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 18, 2025
HONG KONG and MACAO, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Youth Forum (WYF) – a global youth platform for challenge-based learning and growth, co-created by top cross-sector partners through multilateral collaboration–wrapped up its 2025 Future...
Pouring over the facts: What is behind Hong Kong’s water procurement scandal?
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
Hong Kong police have arrested a married couple suspected of being at the centre of a rapidly unfolding controversy surrounding a HK$52.9 million (US$6.8 million) contract to supply drinking water to some government offices. The pair allegedly...
Hong Kong to unleash mosquito-killing robot dogs to combat Chikungunya virus
Interesting Engineering - New York
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August 18, 2025
Authorities in Hong Kong are gearing up to embrace cutting-edge technology to curb rising cases of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus in the region. After health officials recorded nine imported cases of Chikungunya fever this year, the city...
7 sustainable designs from Hong Kong and Asia that are stylish and smart
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
In a design world where aesthetics often compete with ethics, a new generation of makers is proving you can have both. Across Hong Kong and the region, independent brands are creating products that don’t just look good, but are built with...
Standard Chartered hires HSBC sustainable DCM MD cut after ESG u-turn in Hong Kong
eFinancialCareers
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August 18, 2025
Last month, HSBC announced that it was withdrawing from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a sustainable banking initiative ran by the United Nations. An early sign that the bank was pivoting its climate stance came during its massive Asia job...
Hong Kong Faces Talent Shortage in AI, Green Finance
finews.asia
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August 18, 2025
There are supply challenges for the banking sector's talent pool in the coming years, especially in artificial intelligence and sustainability. In the next five years, Hong Kong faces a talent shortage in artificial intelligence (AI), green...
Standard Charted has seized the stablecoin opportunity in Hong Kong (China SAR)
Retail Banker International
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August 18, 2025
Standard Chartered has entered Hong Kong (China SAR)’s stablecoin sector as the SAR passes a law—the Stablecoins Ordinance—allowing licensed businesses to issue fiat-referenced tokens. Initially, only a limited number of licenses will be offered,...
Hong Kong’s tech talent of tomorrow shines amid US-China rivalry
South China Morning Post
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August 17, 2025
Amid intense superpower tech rivalry, it’s somewhat comforting that there are still neutral events where global talent can learn and compete with each other in a friendly and productive environment. One such major event is the annual Silicon...
Why Hong Kong Company Registration Remains a Top Choice for Modern Startups
The European Business Review
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August 18, 2025
As global markets evolve, Hong Kong remains a top-tier destination for entrepreneurs looking to scale quickly and strategically. The Hong Kong company registration system, paired with fast, reliable bank account services, makes it easier than ever...
Africa’s Wealthy Families Are Taking A Closer Look At Hong Kong
Forbes
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As Africa’s economic ties with China deepen, high net worth individuals on the continent are exploring new opportunities to manage their wealth. Hong Kong, as part of China yet distinct in its legal and financial systems, offers African families a...
Hong Kong court begins hearing final arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Hong Kong: Driving AI Innovation Across the Greater Bay Area
OpenGov Asia
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August 17, 2025
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office recently hosted a seminar in Shenzhen, drawing over 250 innovation and technology participants from Hong Kong and...
Hong Kong banks to run out of AI, green finance talent by 2030, study shows
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
“We want to see local banks provide more training for their staff to upgrade their knowledge and skills to plug the talent shortage gap, instead of using higher pay to fight for talent from other banks,” Arthur Yuen Kwok-hang, deputy chief...
Hong Kong Family Struggles with Sweltering Summer Heat in Makeshift Home
Times News Global
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August 17, 2025
HONG KONG — On a sweltering summer afternoon, Yeung Fong-yan’s flat felt like an oven. Her air conditioner ran at full blast, but the tiny room still baked in the heat, with a thermometer inside reading 36°C (96.8°F). “Sometimes it’s so hot we...
Hong Kong – Employers and staff members need to make work plans in times of rainstorm cautions
Web NewsWire
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August 17, 2025
Companies and workers need to make work plans in times of rainstorm cautions ************************************************************************************ The Labour Department (LD) today (August 18) advised companies to make previous work...
Hong Kong Deploys Robotic Dogs to Combat Chikungunya Virus
WebProNews
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August 17, 2025
In the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, where dense urban environments meet subtropical humidity, authorities are turning to cutting-edge technology to tackle a growing public health threat. The city plans to deploy robotic dogs equipped with...
Beijing AI Startup Partners with Hong Kong Firm for Global YaYi Expansion
WebProNews
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August 17, 2025
A Strategic Partnership Takes Shape In a move that underscores China’s ambitious push to export its artificial intelligence prowess, Zhongke WengAI, a Beijing-based startup backed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Automation, has...
China markets mixed after GDP data; Hong Kong gains on tech
GCN
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August 17, 2025
The current scenario in China is characterized by a moderate pace of economic expansion, while, at the same time, in Hong Kong, there is a wave of optimism driven by the technology sector. This article analyzes the factors underlying this slight...