Hong Kong stories - Page 7

Lendela has appointed Kent Huang as CFO and Steven Wong as CTO, aiming for expansion in the Asia Pacific following strong performance in 2024.

QBE Insurance's annual SME surveys reveal challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore and Hong Kong, highlighting rising costs and AI adoption concerns.

Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.

The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.

Money20/20 has unveiled a whitepaper detailing the fintech landscape in Asia-Pacific, revealing a push for financial inclusion and regional expansion.

WTW has launched CyCore Asia, a new cyber insurance facility offering up to USD $15,000,000 in coverage to combat growing cyber risks in Singapore and Hong Kong.

A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

Australian startup TDCR has launched GLO, a stable digital currency backed by tokenised gold, aiming to redefine cryptocurrency usability and perception.

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.

Toqio has ventured into the logistics sector by partnering with global eCommerce firm DSA, aiming to leverage financial solutions for growth.

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

Adyen has partnered with Aigens to boost operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector in Hong Kong and Singapore through enhanced payment solutions.

Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.

Goodman Group has completed a third data centre at its Tsuen Wan West campus in Hong Kong, enhancing capacity to 225MW for burgeoning digital demands.

Adyen has appointed Ben Wong as General Manager for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, aiming to enhance growth and partnerships across key markets.

Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.

Visa and ANZ have been selected for Hong Kong's second e-HKD Pilot Programme phase, focusing on cross-border payments and tokenised investment assets.

Lendela appoints Axel Frändén as Deputy CEO, combining his marketing expertise with operational leadership to drive growth in APAC's lendtech sector.