The global tech scene has quickened enough, and staying abreast with the latest tech trends isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. Every day is a canvas for innovation,
The global tech scene has quickened enough, and staying abreast with the latest tech trends isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. Every day is a canvas for innovation,
For Hong Kong to elevate its status as a world-leading innovation hub, it needs to continue to evolve as a smart and sustainable city. The reason is simple: Smart city initiatives can serve as a catalyst for start-up-led innovation, particularly from the city’s already well-developed fintech sector.
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For Hong Kong to elevate its status as a world-leading innovation hub, it needs to continue to evolve as a smart and sustainable city. The reason is simple: Smart city initiatives can serve as a catalyst for start-up-led innovation, particularly from the city’s already well-developed fintech sector.
From eradicating diseases to improving crop resistance to insects, biotech is truly one of the most important parts of modern science. One of the places that have made significant strides in biotechnology is Hong Kong. As of 2021, Hong Kong has emerged as the biggest fundraising hub for biotech in Asia and the second-largest in the world.
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From eradicating diseases to improving crop resistance to insects, biotech is truly one of the most important parts of modern science. One of the places that have made significant strides in biotechnology is Hong Kong. As of 2021, Hong Kong has emerged as the biggest fundraising hub for biotech in Asia and the second-largest in the world.
As of 2021, the global maritime industry is worth US$1.6 billion and is expected to reach US$2.9 billion by 2027. For our readers who may not be familiar with this space, maritime refers to the movement of people and goods across the world over water. This industry is the backbone of the shipping sector, handling over 80% of international trade.
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As of 2021, the global maritime industry is worth US$1.6 billion and is expected to reach US$2.9 billion by 2027. For our readers who may not be familiar with this space, maritime refers to the movement of people and goods across the world over water. This industry is the backbone of the shipping sector, handling over 80% of international trade.
If you are a frequent reader of our website, you must have seen us mention The Sandbox, Decentraland and Axie Infinity. These are some of the most popular metaverses out there, and the one thing they all have in common is that they all have their origins in Asia. While Asia is home to all these metaverse projects, it suffers two main issues: the region has major rural-urban inequality as well as a significant wage difference between high-skilled and low-skilled occupations.
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If you are a frequent reader of our website, you must have seen us mention The Sandbox, Decentraland and Axie Infinity. These are some of the most popular metaverses out there, and the one thing they all have in common is that they all have their origins in Asia. While Asia is home to all these metaverse projects, it suffers two main issues: the region has major rural-urban inequality as well as a significant wage difference between high-skilled and low-skilled occupations.
One thing that most world cultures have in common is gift-giving. And yet, somehow it is incredibly hard to find the right gift. It is because gift-givers rarely think about the long-term value or usability of a gift. Focusing only on wowing the receiver as they unwrap the gift, you might end up buying something that would eventually collect dust in your loved one’s house.
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One thing that most world cultures have in common is gift-giving. And yet, somehow it is incredibly hard to find the right gift. It is because gift-givers rarely think about the long-term value or usability of a gift. Focusing only on wowing the receiver as they unwrap the gift, you might end up buying something that would eventually collect dust in your loved one’s house.
Over the past 15 years, the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of FreeD Group Limited, Joy Ghose, has accumulated plenty of experience in the travel and technology industry. Before joining FreeD Group, Ghose was involved in sales, marketing and management roles at companies like Merlin Entertainments and The Hong Kong Tourism Board.
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Over the past 15 years, the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of FreeD Group Limited, Joy Ghose, has accumulated plenty of experience in the travel and technology industry. Before joining FreeD Group, Ghose was involved in sales, marketing and management roles at companies like Merlin Entertainments and The Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Starting a business isn’t easy. From finding raw materials and making your products to actually reaching the right customer base, everything takes a lot of time and energy. Even though this process is so hard, a lot of people venture out and start their own businesses, so much so that small business enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% of the world’s businesses.
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Starting a business isn’t easy. From finding raw materials and making your products to actually reaching the right customer base, everything takes a lot of time and energy. Even though this process is so hard, a lot of people venture out and start their own businesses, so much so that small business enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% of the world’s businesses.
One of the biggest criticisms of non-fungible tokens NFTs is that they adversely affect the environment. To buy an NFT, you would use some sort of cryptocurrency which is mined using energy-intensive mining rigs. Estimates suggest that Bitcoin mining consumes 180 terawatt-hours of electricity annually.
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One of the biggest criticisms of non-fungible tokens NFTs is that they adversely affect the environment. To buy an NFT, you would use some sort of cryptocurrency which is mined using energy-intensive mining rigs. Estimates suggest that Bitcoin mining consumes 180 terawatt-hours of electricity annually.
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs have been taking over the digital world in 2021. The sales volume of NFTs reached US$2.5 billion in the first quarter of this year. Their popularity is evident with NFT memes like side-eyeing Chloe going for US$76,377.50.
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Non-fungible tokens or NFTs have been taking over the digital world in 2021. The sales volume of NFTs reached US$2.5 billion in the first quarter of this year. Their popularity is evident with NFT memes like side-eyeing Chloe going for US$76,377.50.
From launching food and beverage (F&B) startups in Canada to co-founding Denzity and PropTech Institute in Hong Kong, entrepreneur Darren Wong has traveled a long and winding road. One that has led him to finally leave PropTech Institute and take on more ecosystem building work at the Hong Kong PropTech Association (HKPTA).
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From launching food and beverage (F&B) startups in Canada to co-founding Denzity and PropTech Institute in Hong Kong, entrepreneur Darren Wong has traveled a long and winding road. One that has led him to finally leave PropTech Institute and take on more ecosystem building work at the Hong Kong PropTech Association (HKPTA).
The beauty industry has been actively making strides to adopt sustainable practices in recent years. Skincare companies have dominated this shift towards clean beauty, with sustainable skincare brands making up 28.5% of the global clean beauty market.
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The beauty industry has been actively making strides to adopt sustainable practices in recent years. Skincare companies have dominated this shift towards clean beauty, with sustainable skincare brands making up 28.5% of the global clean beauty market.
Does your significant other or best friend love flowers but hate to see them wilt? Flower store MOHLIA’s infinity flowers might be the solution to your problem.
MOHLIA is a “budding” Hong Kong-based startup founded by 22-year-old author and entrepreneur Simran Mohinani. She got the idea for the business when she was moving from the United States to Asia.
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Does your significant other or best friend love flowers but hate to see them wilt? Flower store MOHLIA’s infinity flowers might be the solution to your problem.
MOHLIA is a “budding” Hong Kong-based startup founded by 22-year-old author and entrepreneur Simran Mohinani. She got the idea for the business when she was moving from the United States to Asia.
Let’s go window shopping in the BOAX NFT marketplace and see all that it has to offer to potential buyers In the past couple of months, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been gaining relevance across the globe. The sales volume of NFTs in 2021 has surged to US$2.5 billion from US$13.7 million in the first quarter
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Let’s go window shopping in the BOAX NFT marketplace and see all that it has to offer to potential buyers In the past couple of months, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been gaining relevance across the globe. The sales volume of NFTs in 2021 has surged to US$2.5 billion from US$13.7 million in the first quarter
Flexible workspaces are the way of the future from an environmental and financial standpoint. Collaborative workspaces are places where businesses and employees of different companies work under the same roof. Compared to traditional offices, they are often comprised of private offices, hot desks and common areas to allow greater flexibility, foster collaboration and communication among
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Flexible workspaces are the way of the future from an environmental and financial standpoint. Collaborative workspaces are places where businesses and employees of different companies work under the same roof. Compared to traditional offices, they are often comprised of private offices, hot desks and common areas to allow greater flexibility, foster collaboration and communication among
Traditional knowledge and technological innovation combined brought together a revolutionary business model. The health and wellness industry in the Asia Pacific region (APAC) has been on the path to steady growth in recent years. The region is estimated to reach US$1,995.7 million by 2026 from US$1,324.4 million in 2018. Within the health and wellness sector,
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Traditional knowledge and technological innovation combined brought together a revolutionary business model. The health and wellness industry in the Asia Pacific region (APAC) has been on the path to steady growth in recent years. The region is estimated to reach US$1,995.7 million by 2026 from US$1,324.4 million in 2018. Within the health and wellness sector,
