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Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality

In October 2018, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced a wide array of new initiatives, enhanced programs and support services aimed at strengthening and accelerating the growth of Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology (I&T) sector and startups. To support its key strategy of grooming promising technology startups—HKSTP operates effective startup incubation programs to turn … Continue reading Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality

PreScouter Research: Blockchain Adoption in Life Sciences Wanting

According to a report by PreScouter, a research company that assists business leaders in making better corporate and product development decisions, the mindset of leadership in the life sciences sector is hindering blockchain adoption. This is despite the fact that widespread blockchain adoption could propel $3 billion-worth of value to life sciences companies by 2025.  … Continue reading PreScouter Research: Blockchain Adoption in Life Sciences Wanting

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong To Sell 2% Stake to Fund Science and Tech Development

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AI bias: how blockchain can ensure its safety

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, concerns about bias within AI systems have garnered significant attention. Bias in AI refers to the systematic errors or inaccuracies in decision-making processes, often resulting from the unconscious prejudices of its developers or the data used to train the algorithms. Addressing bias in AI … Continue reading AI bias: how blockchain can ensure its safety

Samsung Secures $6.4 Billion in US Government Grants for Chip Manufacturing Expansion in Texas

Global leader in semiconductor technology Samsung Electronics recently revealed that it has obtained US government funds totaling $6.4 billion to expand its chip manufacturing facilities in Texas. The United States’ ability to produce chips domestically will be greatly enhanced by this huge investment, especially in sectors like aerospace, defence, and automotive. The 2022 Chips and … Continue reading Samsung Secures $6.4 Billion in US Government Grants for Chip Manufacturing Expansion in Texas

Online interview with CEO of Block Chain Impact Hugo Jacques on blockchain advisory and investment

With the number of blockchain start ups booming these years, so does the blockchain ecosystem that support and cultivate the next potential market disrupters. And whether it is for ICO, raising money, or consulting on critical business issues, they are all crucial factors for the success of start up. And getting an advice from a … Continue reading Online interview with CEO of Block Chain Impact Hugo Jacques on blockchain advisory and investment

Exclusive: Talent Shortage is The Key Pain Point in the AI Industry

Exclusive interview with Timothy Leung: Part 1 Artificial intelligence is one of the emerging fintech trends in Hong Kong. While there are some great minds and AI companies in Hong Kong, they can’t survive without sufficient funding and technical support from government and industry leaders. We had the opportunity to invite Timothy Leung, Executive Director … Continue reading Exclusive: Talent Shortage is The Key Pain Point in the AI Industry

The World Economic Forum Forms Six Tech Policy Councils Including Blockchain

The World Economic Forum (WEF) launched six different “fourth industrial revolution councils” to help regulators working on the new technology policy guidance. The new technology included artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, blockchain, drones, internet of things and precision medicine, as revealed on 29 May. The councils gathered for the first time for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network … Continue reading The World Economic Forum Forms Six Tech Policy Councils Including Blockchain

Exclusive: Lack of Interdisciplinarity – Culprit for FinTech Talent Shortage

Exclusive interview with Prof. Aris Stouraitis: Part 1 In FinTech, the talent shortage is always a pain point in Hong Kong. It is our pleasure to discuss with Professor Aris Stouraitis, Department Head of Finance & Decision Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University, to share with us the culprit of FinTech talent shortage. He also … Continue reading Exclusive: Lack of Interdisciplinarity – Culprit for FinTech Talent Shortage

Exclusive: What are Top 5 FinTech Career Advice for Graduates?

In Part 1 of the interview, Prof. Aris Stouraitis identified lack of interdisciplinarity is the culprit of FinTech talent shortage in Hong Kong. Interdisciplinarity in FinTech refers to talents that are knowledgeable in both finance and technology. He presents how the Master of Science in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) (“the program”) offered by Hong Kong … Continue reading Exclusive: What are Top 5 FinTech Career Advice for Graduates?

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