DBS Hong Kong's new survey with the city's SMEs reveals 93% of the community believes digitalisation is important to business growth; however, 57% of those surveyed see funding as their biggest challenge when trying to digitalise their businesses. The survey provides insights into the needs of SMEs on their...
The world’s rainforests shrunk at a rate of 10 football pitches a minute in 2021. With it, 2.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide were emitted into the atmosphere. The alarming rate of loss is a concern as forests are natural air filters and help cool temperatures. We are indeed...
DBS Foundation has launched a new grant for SMEs to kickstart their transition towards becoming more sustainable businesses. This is an extension of DBS Foundation’s ongoing support for SMEs, as it endeavours to foster the growth of businesses-for-impact, regardless of their stage of growth.
Thus, the foundation has commenced its...
Alibaba unveils Hong Kong secondary listing plan, in vote of confidence
Alibaba Group Holding, the record holder of the largest global initial public offering, has unveiled a secondary listing plan in Hong Kong, in a vote of confidence for the local financial market as the worst political crisis in the...
Major tourist, shopping and residential areas of Hong Kong resembled ghost towns on Tuesday, with nearly all stores and restaurants shutting for citywide anti-government protests on National Day.
Retail was brought to a virtual standstill in the global commercial hub as more than 25 shopping centres lowered their shutters fearing...
The vast and rapidly growing market of India is opening up for electronic commerce and presents ample opportunities for SMEs in Hong Kong and in the region.
As part of its T-box transformation programme, which helps SMEs improve their branding, e-commerce, manufacturing and supply chain solutions, the Hong Kong Trade...
Hundreds of people have joined a mass sit-in at Hong Kong International Airport Friday evening in a fresh round of anti-government protests designed to secure international backing for the movement. Organisers were expecting thousands to show up, and hoped police would respect what they said would be a peaceful...
The Chinese government has revealed plans to boost the economic prowess of the mainland city of Shenzhen, taking over from Hong Kong, which has been China’s economic powerhouse ever since it was relinquished by the British.
Shenzhen was formerly a quiet and sleepy fishing village, but it has since been...
Due to a rising number of Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong, the launch of the much anticipated travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong has been delayed further. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said in a statement on 1 December that both cities have agreed to defer...
The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, launched today at the...
Britain to give Hongkongers residency rights and path to citizenship after National Security Law Passed
The British government has agreed to allow around 3 million Hongkongers eligible for British National (Overseas) passports and their dependents (pic) told Parliament the law was a “clear and serious breach” of the 1984 Joint...
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has unveiled a spending blueprint with fewer but more targeted relief measures, including an unprecedented digital voucher scheme for residents to spur consumption.
The relief measures, which include a HK$10,000 cash payout to all Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 or above, will...
