FINNOSafe is a compliance-led Web3 technology platform for digital asset issuance, custody and settlement. It enables financial institutions to bridge traditional and decentralised finance by using distributed ledger technology. FINNOSafe supports cross-border payment settlement and asset tokenisation. It has already been used in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Project Ensemble. FINNOSmart is a GenAI platform…
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative held a hearing this week on the Phase One Trade Agreement with China, negotiated during President Trump’s first term. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the initial trade agreement delivered tremendous benefits for the U.S. beef industry. He added American beef exports to China…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Over two weeks in September, seven leading national-level scientists shared cutting-edge technology and discoveries with 3,800 students from 16 schools and tertiary institutions as well as via a special forum at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. AI, spaceflight, archaeology, new energy and ocean…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] From their late teens to their 80s, community members discovered new skills, confidence and a sense of national pride through the 15th National Games Volunteer Programme. The 15th National Games Volunteer Programme depended on thousands of volunteers who directed crowds, assisted athletes and…
Artificial intelligence (AI) – computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour – is rapidly transforming our world. The growing use of smart technologies in our homes and businesses, including facial or image recognition, data analysis, language understanding, problem-solving, robots and self-driving vehicles, is helping to enhance traditional human capabilities. Hong Kong, recognised as an…
Motley Fool – Wed Dec 17, 4:33PM CST Broadcom(NASDAQ:AVGO), which designs and supplies semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions, closed at $326.02, down 4.48%. Trading volume reached 73 million shares, coming in about 287% above versus its three-month average of 26 million shares. How the markets moved today Wednesday’s trading reflected renewed concern about AI…
A Hong Kong fitness chain was cautioned by the city’s privacy watchdog after it installed a CCTV camera facing a men’s bathroom missing a door, one of about 200 complaints involving video surveillance this year. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data on Wednesday also revealed that it had received 1,166 inquiries of…
As Christmas draws near and work winds down before 2026, it’s the perfect time to sample an array of limited-time Yuletide cocktails from some of the city’s best and newest bars alike. From mulled wine variations (including ones served cold!) to creamy eggnog twists and beyond, here are six of Hong Kong’s curated Christmas cocktail…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong advances toward regulated digital money, a new era of digital payments is taking shape. With the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) preparing for licensed, fully asset-backed HKD stablecoins as early as 2026, the city is moving beyond the volatility of…
Motley Fool – 37 minutes ago Nvidia(NASDAQ:NVDA), a leading GPUs and AI solutions developer, closed Monday’s session at $176.29, up 0.73%. Trading volume reached 163 million shares, nearly 15% below its three-month average of 191 million shares. How the markets moved today Monday’s move followed premarket reports of stronger H200 demand from China and fresh…