Information Technology
AI in Hong Kong: An urgent need to realise opportunities
Two years ago, I shared with Hong Kong Business readers how we will be able to build smarter retail infrastructure through in-store artificial...
AI in Hong Kong: An urgent need to realise opportunities
Two years ago, I shared with Hong Kong Business readers how we will be able to build smarter retail infrastructure through in-store artificial...
Hong Kong urged to develop GBA blockchain and e-invoicing standard
This will enable faster cross-border fund transfers.
Government unveils extensive map and land survey platform
The Hong Kong Map Service 2.0 has digital versions of land survey records.
Hong Kong unveils first unmanned warehouse at Science Park
RobEx offers express courier and self-service storage.
Hong Kong internet traders: Invest in cybersecurity or risk losing business
According to the Global Financial Centre Index, Hong Kong ranks as the third leading global financial centre after London and New York. In 2017, the...
Hong Kong has slower fixed broadband speed than Singapore
The SAR fell to second place with a speed of 145.65 Mbps.
Beijing pitches in for Hong Kong's IT sector upgrade
Two state-backed laboratories will be built in the SAR’s science park.
Bank of East Asia unveils centralised e-payment platform for merchants
BEA’s ‘i-Payment hub’ can process different payment types in a single device.
Health department falls victim to cyberattack
Computers were encrypted by ransomware, leaving some data inaccessible.
Government unveils transport app in Smart Nation push
The app provides real-time traffic news and parking information.
WiFi marketing to go mainstream in Hong Kong
WiFi is going to turn into an emerging marketing asset. Businesses will incorporate in their WiFi networks the ability to monitor where their visitors...
Mobile to snap third of internet ad revenues by 2022
The segment is expected to bring in US$285m in four years time.
Cyberattacks could cost Hong Kong nearly $250b annually
Mobile payment apps are expected to be the next high-value target.
Digital revenues to hit US$5.8b in 2022 as consumers embrace mobile
The video games market is expected to be worth US$1b in four years time.
Hong Kong trails behind Singapore in technological readiness
Poor R&D dragged the city to 10th place whilst Singapore snagged the crown.
Government mulls tax exemption for select tech professionals in Mainland
This may cover professors working on the Mainland for more than 183 days a year.
China pledges funding for local sci-tech development
President Xi ordered state agencies to lend assistance to local scientists.