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Impact Kommons Sustainability-Focused Accelerator Welcomes 15 Teams to Second Cohort

Impact Kommons Sustainability-Focused Accelerator Welcomes 15 Teams to Second Cohort

The acceleration program, backed by property conglomerate New World Development, has launched its second round off the back of a successful first cohort. A few days ago, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to declare a “state of climate emergency.”  As governments and businesses across the world recognize the need for sustainable development […]

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The acceleration program, backed by property conglomerate New World Development, has launched its second round off the back of a successful first cohort. A few days ago, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to declare a “state of climate emergency.”  As governments and businesses across the world recognize the need for sustainable development

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Phase Scientific International Wants to Make Regular Rapid Antigen Tests Possible for All

PHASE Scientific International has built rapid antigen tests based on the easy-to-use home pregnancy testing mechanism. The device is designed to enable mass rapid testing and tracking for COVID-19. Ricky Chiu speaks with Jumpstart about the tech behind the innovation. It’s been a busy year at Hong Kong-based biotech startup PHASE Scientific International. The Bill

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PHASE Scientific International has built rapid antigen tests based on the easy-to-use home pregnancy testing mechanism. The device is designed to enable mass rapid testing and tracking for COVID-19. Ricky Chiu speaks with Jumpstart about the tech behind the innovation. It’s been a busy year at Hong Kong-based biotech startup PHASE Scientific International. The Bill

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Healthy Bites Nutrition to Keep Your Mental Health in Top Shape

Healthy Bites: Nutrition to Keep Your Mental Health in Top Shape

By Michelle Lau COVID-19-depression is real, and so is the urge to reach for comfort food, but eating with care is a much better, healthier, and more sustainable solution to the mental health pandemic. Now more than ever, we need to be mindful of our mental health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we may find ourselves

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By Michelle Lau COVID-19-depression is real, and so is the urge to reach for comfort food, but eating with care is a much better, healthier, and more sustainable solution to the mental health pandemic. Now more than ever, we need to be mindful of our mental health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we may find ourselves

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Product Review: IXON Pork Chop

Meat the future with this aseptically-packaged pork chop which can last for up to two years unrefrigerated. The pork chops Jumpstart received from the IXON team sat, unrefrigerated, in our office for close to a month. Though it would be easy to claim that this delay was in the name of thorough product testing, we

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Meat the future with this aseptically-packaged pork chop which can last for up to two years unrefrigerated. The pork chops Jumpstart received from the IXON team sat, unrefrigerated, in our office for close to a month. Though it would be easy to claim that this delay was in the name of thorough product testing, we

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Apply AI 50 Campaign to get free rewards

[Press Release] Apply AI 50 Campaign to get free rewards!

In response to the theme of the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) “AIoT Invigorates Smart City”, every year the organizer presents the AI 50 Campaign, selecting innovative AI application cases in the field of smart city around the world, expecting to accelerate the integration and application of AI and IoT, and hoping more industries

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In response to the theme of the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) “AIoT Invigorates Smart City”, every year the organizer presents the AI 50 Campaign, selecting innovative AI application cases in the field of smart city around the world, expecting to accelerate the integration and application of AI and IoT, and hoping more industries

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[Press Release] Pangyao App – Hong Kong’s First Lifestyle App for Migrant and Domestic Workers!

PANGYAO ANNOUNCES HONG KONG’S FIRST LIFESTYLE APP FOR MIGRANT AND DOMESTIC WORKERS Pangyao – a Hong Kong-based social enterprise founded to improve the daily lives of migrant communities – is thrilled to announce the launch of the city’s first lifestyle smartphone app dedicated to migrant workers. The Pangyao Android app, available to download now from

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PANGYAO ANNOUNCES HONG KONG’S FIRST LIFESTYLE APP FOR MIGRANT AND DOMESTIC WORKERS Pangyao – a Hong Kong-based social enterprise founded to improve the daily lives of migrant communities – is thrilled to announce the launch of the city’s first lifestyle smartphone app dedicated to migrant workers. The Pangyao Android app, available to download now from

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[Press Release] Hong Kong based Foodtech startup Avant and Israeli Edutech startup TinyTap close over $1m on AngelHub

Hong Kong based Foodtech startup Avant and Israeli Edutech startup TinyTap close over $1m on AngelHub AngelHub has closed two more fundraising rounds with Hong Kong Foodtech startup Avant and Israel-based edutech firm TinyTap. The rounds come to a total of US$5 million. The global cultured meat market alone will be valued at US$214 million

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Hong Kong based Foodtech startup Avant and Israeli Edutech startup TinyTap close over $1m on AngelHub AngelHub has closed two more fundraising rounds with Hong Kong Foodtech startup Avant and Israel-based edutech firm TinyTap. The rounds come to a total of US$5 million. The global cultured meat market alone will be valued at US$214 million

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[Press Release] Caelus launches Caelus Global Healthcare Fund SP to Catch the Waves as Paradigm Shifts

(Hong Kong, 8 November 2020) – Caelus Asset Management Limited (“Caelus”) is pleased to announce the launch of an offshore private equity fund: Caelus Global Healthcare Fund SP (the “Fund”), which is a sub-fund under the Caelus Global Strategy Fund SPC, offered only to professional investors.   “With the launch of the Caelus Global Healthcare

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(Hong Kong, 8 November 2020) – Caelus Asset Management Limited (“Caelus”) is pleased to announce the launch of an offshore private equity fund: Caelus Global Healthcare Fund SP (the “Fund”), which is a sub-fund under the Caelus Global Strategy Fund SPC, offered only to professional investors.   “With the launch of the Caelus Global Healthcare

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[Press Release] THE HIVE HONG KONG OPENS ITS 10TH LOCATION IN HONG KONG

Groundbreaking deal marks the trend towards landlord and operator partnerships. The Hive , Asia’s leading flexible workspace operator, announces the launch of the Hive Lai Chi Kok , its first location in Kowloon, 10th in Hong Kong, and 20th in Asia Pacific. This affirms the Hive as the only provider to operate in all three

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Groundbreaking deal marks the trend towards landlord and operator partnerships. The Hive , Asia’s leading flexible workspace operator, announces the launch of the Hive Lai Chi Kok , its first location in Kowloon, 10th in Hong Kong, and 20th in Asia Pacific. This affirms the Hive as the only provider to operate in all three

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Hong Kong-based Virtual Asset Exchange HKbitEX Secures US$10M Series A2

HKbitEX will be using the funds to enhance its technology, bolster compliance capabilities, and expand its offerings in the Security Token Offering market. Hong Kong-based virtual asset exchange HKbitEX has raised US$10 million in a Series A2 round, according to a statement today. New investor Axion Global Investment led the round. Existing investors Draper Dragon

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HKbitEX will be using the funds to enhance its technology, bolster compliance capabilities, and expand its offerings in the Security Token Offering market. Hong Kong-based virtual asset exchange HKbitEX has raised US$10 million in a Series A2 round, according to a statement today. New investor Axion Global Investment led the round. Existing investors Draper Dragon

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[Press Release] WeWork launches new “All Access” membership for businesses to unlock opportunities in the Greater Bay Area

WeWork, the world’s leading flexible office space provider, announced the launch of WeWork All Access membership in Hong Kong, for businesses to access a number of WeWork locations across various markets in the region including spaces in the Greater Bay Area. As part of WeWork’s dedication to evolve its offerings and empower businesses to thrive

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WeWork, the world’s leading flexible office space provider, announced the launch of WeWork All Access membership in Hong Kong, for businesses to access a number of WeWork locations across various markets in the region including spaces in the Greater Bay Area. As part of WeWork’s dedication to evolve its offerings and empower businesses to thrive

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[Press Release] Announcing the winners for the ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2020

TechNode Global has announced the winners for the first edition of ORIGIN Innovation Awards. The winners were announced during the ORIGIN Conference, an on-demand conference track about the latest developments in the Asia tech and startup scene within TECHFEST Live x ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia 2020. 2020 winners include early-stage startups, venture capital firms, corporates, community builders, and influential

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TechNode Global has announced the winners for the first edition of ORIGIN Innovation Awards. The winners were announced during the ORIGIN Conference, an on-demand conference track about the latest developments in the Asia tech and startup scene within TECHFEST Live x ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia 2020. 2020 winners include early-stage startups, venture capital firms, corporates, community builders, and influential

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Future-Proofing Students for Success in the 21st Century

By SANIKA KULKARNI How the Kelly Yang Project is helping shape young minds to understand the world better In today’s digitized world, we are constantly overstimulated with vast amounts of information that’s right at our fingertips. In such a landscape, educators need to equip students with the skills to approach information with a critical mindset. 

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By SANIKA KULKARNI How the Kelly Yang Project is helping shape young minds to understand the world better In today’s digitized world, we are constantly overstimulated with vast amounts of information that’s right at our fingertips. In such a landscape, educators need to equip students with the skills to approach information with a critical mindset. 

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[Press Release] HKSTP Launches Startups Alumni Association to Extend Support and Strengthen Connections within Hong Kong’s Startup Community

HKSTP Launches Startups Alumni Association to Extend Support and Strengthen Connections within Hong Kong’s Startup Community (Hong Kong, 18 November 2020) – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announces the official launch of the HKSTP Startups Alumni Association (SAA) to engage with, and keep abreast of the graduated startups from HKSTP’s incubation and

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HKSTP Launches Startups Alumni Association to Extend Support and Strengthen Connections within Hong Kong’s Startup Community (Hong Kong, 18 November 2020) – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announces the official launch of the HKSTP Startups Alumni Association (SAA) to engage with, and keep abreast of the graduated startups from HKSTP’s incubation and

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[Press Release] WeWork announces exclusive offers with Visa

To support businesses of all sizes to grow and navigate the future of workspace, WeWork announced its largest market-wide exclusive offers with Visa, presenting Visa Commercial Card holders with access to safe and flexible workspace across its extensive network in Hong Kong.   Visa Commercial Card holders in Hong Kong and Macau will benefit from

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To support businesses of all sizes to grow and navigate the future of workspace, WeWork announced its largest market-wide exclusive offers with Visa, presenting Visa Commercial Card holders with access to safe and flexible workspace across its extensive network in Hong Kong.   Visa Commercial Card holders in Hong Kong and Macau will benefit from

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[Press Release] LEMI EMPOWERS SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE PHILIPPINES WITH AN ECOSYSTEM OF DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Manila, 17 NOVEMBER 2020 – Lemi, a technology company building a digital ecosystem for small local businesses, announced that it is expanding its efforts to bring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines onto its digital platform to support their recovery efforts from COVID-19. With the Philippines economy predominantly made up of MSMEs

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Manila, 17 NOVEMBER 2020 – Lemi, a technology company building a digital ecosystem for small local businesses, announced that it is expanding its efforts to bring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines onto its digital platform to support their recovery efforts from COVID-19. With the Philippines economy predominantly made up of MSMEs