Hong Kong stories

Hong Kong CFOs now prioritise cyber resilience as cyberattacks increasingly risk financial stability, compliance and corporate reputation across sectors.

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures’ SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government’s £150 million professional services strategy.

CloudMile partners with Digital Industry Singapore to drive AI adoption in local firms via the SGD $150m Enterprise Compute Initiative fund.

Four fintech organisations from Hong Kong and mainland China formed a partnership to boost collaboration and market access across the Greater Bay Area.

Telehouse Thailand and SYMPHONY form a strategic alliance to enhance cloud services and connectivity, boosting Thailand’s role as a leading digital hub in ASEAN.

Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore’s top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.

DBS has launched its AI-powered virtual assistant, DBS Joy, for all corporate clients, enhancing 24/7 support and boosting SME customer satisfaction by 23%.

Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.

Openmarkets plans to raise USD $50 million to expand its DeFi capabilities and presence across Asia and the US, targeting crypto trading and asset tokenisation.

NTT launches APN InterLink in Hong Kong, offering ultra-low latency photonic network service to boost financial trading and real-time transactions.

Pave Bank secures USD $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

Aryaka has launched a revamped partner programme to accelerate global channel growth, boosting support and incentives for distributors and resellers worldwide.

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

Aryaka launches an enhanced partner programme in EMEA and APAC, boosting collaboration, onboarding, and resources for over 30 new distributors and VARs.

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.

Asian data centres innovate cooling, using seawater and AI-driven tech, to boost sustainability amid rising digital demand and strict regulations.

Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.