Hong Kong Gears Up For A Tech-Packed October With Four Major Technology Fairs

City is set to shine as the ultimate destination for those seeking the latest in electronics and lighting technology Tony Monteleone ⋅ Published: October 8, 2025 This October, Hong Kong will transform into a global hub for technology, innovation,...

Regenerative medicine is a new frontier for medical tech – and these ASX companies are at the forefront

Regenerative medicine is a fast-growing healthcare field that harnesses the body’s natural healing ability At Monash University, the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute is internationally recognised for pioneering research Several ASX...

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: researcher-entrepreneur tackles rare brain diseases

For more than two decades, Professor Edwin Chan Ho-yin has pursued one of medicine’s toughest challenges by developing treatments for rare neurodegenerative diseases. His pioneering work, now channelled through his biotech start-up Rare Power,...

Sharp Island overrun shows Hong Kong needs balanced approach to responsible eco-tourism

The first thing I want to say about the Sharp Island overtourism issue, which emerged during the National Day Golden Week, is: there’s a nasty undercurrent of racism in much of the commentary I have seen about it. It’s a shame that visitors acted...

HKFP Monitor Oct 11, 2025: Hong Kong’s film censorship red lines; Beijing’s reminders to local media

Welcome back to HKFP Monitor. This week, we got a glimpse of the effect of the film censorship law, as a media report revealed that 13 films were barred from screening over national security concerns. Meanwhile, a high-ranking Beijing official...

Tradeweb Expands Asia Footprint With Industry Expert

Tradeweb has named a veteran investor and trading expert as head of Asia. Based in Hong Kong, he will oversee business operations and client engagement across the region as the electronic trading platform continues its record growth. Tradeweb...

Science The Brighter Side of News North American ice sheets drove most of the sea-level rise after the last ice age

When the planet was heating up at the end of the last Ice Age, ice-melt flooded out by glaciers made oceans rise. Scientists for decades believed that most meltwater had originated from Antarctica. Now, with research headed by Tulane University...

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2025

2025 is a special one for alcohol-lovers and barhoppers, because the most anticipated bar event of the year – The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony – will be held in Hong Kong for the first time. This is only the second time that this prestigious...

Kuailu Cloud Launches Low-Code AI Office Platform to Boost SME Productivity and ERP Efficiency

HONG KONG, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kuailu Tech has officially launched its AI-powered, low-code office platform, designed to help SMEs and enterprises streamline workflows, integrate ERP systems, and reduce repetitive administrative tasks....

Hong Kong : HKMA and HKSTP to Support Bank–Fintech Collaboration via New Initiative

October 9, 2025 @ 10:53 pm By Omar Faridi The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), announced the launch of the IADS Developer Hackathon and held the Kick-off...

Hong Kong stocks post biggest weekly loss in 10 weeks

Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, tracking a pause in Wall Street’s rally, driven by growing investor concerns that the artificial intelligence boom has pushed valuations to excessive levels. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.7 per cent lower at...

Roche Collaborates with OASES to Drive Primary Healthcare Transformation and Innovation, Strengthening Hong Kong’s Position as a Global Healthcare Hub

HONG KONG, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Roche announced its strategic collaboration with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) to accelerate healthcare innovation and strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a leading hub for life sciences...

Hong Kong Expands e-CNY Use, Plans Higher Wallet Limits

Hong Kong is scaling up its digital yuan infrastructure, adding more merchants accepting e-CNY payments. Authorities are also exploring raising transaction caps and expanding wallet functionality, which are part of broader efforts to deepen...

Business communities in Hong Kong to explore opportunities in Xinjiang

HONG KONG, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of consular corps and business communities based in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) began a tour of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Friday to explore potential...

Chinese robot maker AgiBot mulls Hong Kong IPO next year

Chinese humanoid robot maker AgiBot plans to launch an initial public offering in Hong Kong next year, eyeing a valuation of HK$40 billion to HK$50 billion ($5.14 billion to $6.4 billion), sources with knowledge of the matter said. AgiBot‘s...

Hong Kong is the world’s only city with 5 universities in THE’s top 100 ranking

Five universities from Hong Kong have been placed within the top 100 of the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Macao’s neighbouring SAR is currently the only city in the world with this tally, China Daily reports. The...

Hong Kong as good as Wall Street for Chinese tech firms, Goldman Sachs banker says

In the Capital Connectors series, exclusive interviews with six influential Chinese and global bankers reveal the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong in its evolution as an international financial hub. Hong Kong has become the fundraising...

Hong Kong To Grab Global Top Spot For IPOs This Year – KPMG

These important liquidity events, which can be a barometer of a financial centre's vigour, are watched by wealth managers. On that basis, private bankers and others in Hong Kong will be uncorking the champagne. Hong Kong is poised to be in the top...

Hong Kong Family Office Nexus Releases Guide for Family Offices Establishing and Expanding in Hong Kong

Bloomberg, in collaboration with the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau of the HKSAR Government (FSTB) and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), has announced the publication of The Family Office Playbook, a comprehensive guide designed to assist...

COO of Hong Kong's Hang Seng Bank pays US$5.14 million for luxury flat in Happy Valley

Hang Seng Bank chief operating officer Vivien Chiu Wai-man has paid HK$40 million (US$5.14 million) for a 1,651 sq ft luxury flat in Happy Valley, joining a growing list of top business executives and affluent residents who are buying high-end...