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Citi Explores 10 Disruptive Innovations in New Report
Citi Global Perspectives and Solutions (Citi GPS) has released the fifth edition of its Disruptive Innovations series, detailing ten exciting new trends in the areas of genetics, robotics, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Blockchain in commodities Blockchain,
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PAG Acquires Control of ZHENAI.COM, China’s Largest Online Matchmaking Business
Zhenai Inc. China’s largest online matchmaking and dating service provider, announces that PAG, one of the largest investment firms in Asia, has closed the acquisition of a super-majority controlling interest in Zhenai. The transaction size is not disclosed. Founded in
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Cyberport University Demo Day Awarded 12 Fintech Teams Each $100,000 Seed Funding
Cyberport is dedicated in nurturing the new generation of digital technology talents and entrepreneurs. Its FinTech-focused Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP), running in its third year and supported by a number of industry partners, provides students with FinTech aspiration a
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Launch Of Cyberport Investors Network To Drive Deal Flow
The Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2017 (CVCF) successfully concluded s. The two-day (1-2 November) forum has gathered the world’s influential venture capitalists, investors, key industry players and stakeholders as well as digital tech start-ups at Cyberport to share insights on
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Data Shows The Rapid Growth And Boom Of The Asian Fintech Market
According to a report by Forbes, data from CB Insights shows that Fintech financing in Asia-Pacific doubled to $11.2 billion in 2016, from $5.2 billion in 2015. Global investment in fintech were $23.2 billion. The growth in total value of fintech investments were in large part due to
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HKSTP’s Elevator Pitch Competition Showcasing Hong Kong’s Rising Profile as a Start-up Hub
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held the Elevator Pitch Competition 2017 (EPiC), a leading annual event for the increasingly important Hong Kong start-up industry, at the iconic International Commerce Centre (ICC). After seven months of intense competition, Cathay Photonics
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Asia’s 1st FinTech Online Course- by the University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong is announcse a new MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Financial Technology: Introduction to FinTech. Set up to launched in March 2018. The 6-week certified online course on Financial Technology will provide a foundational understanding of the
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Souche Raises $335 Million In Series E Round Led By Alibaba To Build A New Retail Ecosystem In Automotive Industry
SouChe (literally meaning Search Car in Chinese) announced that it has closed its Series E funding round led by Alibaba with participation from Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital and CMB International. This round is less than 12 months from the $100 million Series
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Hong Kong Fintech Week 4000 attendees from over 50 countries
Following the speeches, presentations and panel sessions involving financial technology experts from around the world, the main story emerging from the second annual Hong Kong Fintech Week, which ended on October 27, is that Hong Kong is very much a Fintech leader
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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2017 Highlights
This year’s Hong Kong Fintech Week was all about cutting-edge technologies, enabling greater collaboration, and strengthening Hong Kong’s position on the global fintech scene. One of this year’s key topics was blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Participants and experts were unanimous on
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