Hong Kong
News and Articles About Hong Kong
Internet of Things
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Why U.S. IoT Entrepreneurs Should Consider Moving to Hong Kong
Hong Kong's location and economic freedoms makes it an ideal place spot to foster growth and penetrate the Chinese market.
Wisdom
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What a Famous Artist Taught Me About Business
Here's how I applied the wisdom of Giovanni DeCunto to grow as an entrepreneur.
Business in Asia
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Why Your Startup Can't Ignore Asia
There are 4.4 billion people there, and more and more of them have fast Internet and smartphones.
Infographics
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Which Country Spends the Most Online? (Infographic)
Consumers are buying more online than ever before. Here's a breakdown of what ecommerce spending looks like across the globe.
Intel
Drone Maker Lands $60 Million From Intel
Yuneec, based in Hong Kong, is a way for Intel to enter new markets.
Location
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6 Global Alternative Cities to Silicon Valley to Start Your Company
Silicon Valley is the gold standard for launching startups, but it's not all rainbows and unicorns. Here is a snapshot of other hubs to inspire you to look elsewhere.
Trademarks
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When It Comes to Knockoffs, Imitation Is the Costliest Form of Flattery
Trademarks and patents are far from perfect protection but they are, literally, the least a business can do to protect itself from counterfeiters.
Starbucks
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10 Starbucks Frappuccinos You Can't Buy in America
As the famous drink celebrates its 20th birthday, check out where in the world you can buy flavors such as cheesecake and red bean.
Bitcoin
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Hong Kong's Central Bank Warns Against Investing in Bitcoin in Wake of Alleged Pyramid Scheme
When MyCoin suddenly shut down, some $387 million in investor cash bit the dust. Officials suspect that the exchange scammed customers all along.
Global Business
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How U.S. Entrepreneurs Can Expand or Partner in Asia
In the last four years, changes in Hong Kong's and Singapore's startup scenes have created opportunities -- and China's consumer market is evolving, too.
Hong Kong
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A Chinese-Food Delivery Man Ends Up Driving One of Hong Kong's Hottest Startups
Steven Lam's fast-growing company, GoGo Van, bills itself as the Uber of delivery vans and has raised $17 million in venture capital.
Hong Kong
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Overcoming Startup Obstacles, Hong Kong Style
Babson College's Peter Cohan offers lessons to learn from WeLab, offering below-market personal loans to consumers.
Asia
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Top 4 Crowdfunding Developments and Predictions for Asia in 2015
The new year has arrived and for those looking to get into Asia's crowdfunding market, here are our predictions.
Editor's Note
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Why 2014 Was the Year of the Story
Storytelling was the common thread in an otherwise mercurial year in business.
Hong Kong is a former British colony located in southeastern China that was returned to Chinese sovereignty on July 1, 1997. It holds onto its own currency. Other than the city of Hong Kong -- located on the island of Hong Kong -- being a glittering metropolis known for its bustling economy and food scene, it's also become a hub for technology startups given its proximity to the massive Chinese market.
