Global IT Outage Causes Widespread Disruption
SINGAPORE – In an unprecedented event, major airports across Southeast and East Asia are experiencing significant disruptions due to a widespread IT outage. The situation has escalated rapidly, with long queues forming at check-in counters and numerous flights being delayed … Continue reading Global IT Outage Causes Widespread Disruption
Microsoft Shifts to iPhone for security reasons
REDMOND / HONG KONG – In a bold move to enhance cybersecurity, Microsoft has mandated a switch from Android to iPhones for its employees in China and Hong Kong. Starting September 2024, staff members will be required to use iPhones, … Continue reading Microsoft Shifts to iPhone for security reasons
HK-ASEAN Summit : Uniting for Growth and Innovation
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong-ASEAN Summit 2024 is set to take place on September 13, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the strengthening of ties between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This year’s summit, … Continue reading HK-ASEAN Summit : Uniting for Growth and Innovation
Cathay Pacific Passengers Endure Terrifying Turbulence
HONG KONG — Cathay Pacific Airways passengers aboard Flight CX341 from Shanghai to Hong Kong faced harrowing moments on Tuesday night as their aircraft battled intense turbulence and failed twice to land at Hong Kong International Airport due to severe … Continue reading Cathay Pacific Passengers Endure Terrifying Turbulence
1.43m visit Hong Kong during Golden Week
HONG KONG – During the Chinese New Year Golden Week, which ended last Saturday, the immigration department recorded a total of around 1.436 million domestic visits to Hong Kong, with around 1.255 million visitors entering the city from the mainland … Continue reading 1.43m visit Hong Kong during Golden Week
HONG KONG: A leading global center in AI
HONG KONG – hongArtificial intelligence is changing the world in the 21st century just as profoundly as steam engines did in the 19th century and motor vehicles in the 20th. The changes are all around us already, have often been seamlessly integrated … Continue reading HONG KONG: A leading global center in AI
HONG KONG: World City becomes Food City
HONG KONG – As a cooking pot of global cultures, Hong Kong is perfectly positioned for anyone wishing to import or export food items. And as COVID-19 restrictions fade into history, foodies across the globe make tracks to the city … Continue reading HONG KONG: World City becomes Food City
Lenovo Wins IFR Asia’s Issuer of the Year 2022
HING KONG - Lenovo has been awarded IFR Asia’s Issuer of the Year 2022 for its successful transactions in three different asset classes over the year, including an offshore syndicated loan, a bond and a convertible bond, and for achieving exceptionally … Continue reading Lenovo Wins IFR Asia’s Issuer of the Year 2022
Forkast Ltd. raises $1.7 million seed money
HONG KONG – Forkast Ltd., a blockchain-focused multimedia platform, has successfully completed its seed funding round of US$1.7 million, which was oversubscribed. A group of global institutional investors and leading blockchain players participated, including Asia-based AMTD Group, Fenbushi Capital, Alibaba … Continue reading Forkast Ltd. raises $1.7 million seed money
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain was detected in the Asian financial hub for the first time, authorities said in … Continue reading Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines