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Hong Kong’s $4B Family VMS Group Expands Into Crypto Investments: Details
Economy Watch
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June 24, 2025
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. VMS Group, the powerhouse managing about $4 billion for Hong Kong’s elite families, is diving into digital assets,...
35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opens on 16 July
WhaTech
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June 24, 2025
- July's Spotlight Event in Hong Kong runs together with Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks - Book Fair runs alongside the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks from 16 to 22 July at the HKCEC - With a single...
ITE Hong Kong 2025 successful concludes with 7626 buyers and trade visitors
Travel Daily Media
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June 24, 2025
Attended by 502 exhibitors from 64 countries and regions of which around 1/3 were from outside Asia; ITE2025 had around 88% of its exhibitors from overseas and outside. John KC Lee, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR has again welcomed all...
Sompoa names new CEO for Sompo Hong Kong
Life Insurance International
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June 24, 2025
Sompo has appointed Alasdair Walker as the new CEO of Sompo Hong Kong, marking a leadership change in its commercial P&C (property and casualty) insurance business. Walker will take over from Li Sheung Kin, who is to retire. Li Sheung Kin has been...
Hong Kong potential China–South America trade gateway
Fresh Plaza
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June 24, 2025
Hong Kong has the potential to function as a dual trade gateway connecting South America and mainland China, according to Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. The city leverages its status as a duty-free port and its wide-ranging...
Hong Kong Family Office VMS to Allocate Up to $10M to First Crypto Play: Bloomberg
CoinDesk
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VMS Group, a Hong Kong family office with just under $4 billion in assets under management (AUM), is venturing into crypto for the first time, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The firm has earmarked up to $10 million to investment strategies run by...
Deutsche Bank picks up ex-Credit Suisse Hong Kong COO
eFinancialCareers
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June 24, 2025
If you’re an ex-Credit Suisse managing director (MD) who wants to join Deutsche Bank, the best time to do that was in 2023, when Deutsche was picking up scores of your colleagues. The second best time is now, apparently. Who is your Ideal Employer...
china US condemns 'repression' of Independence Day celebrations in Hong Kong
Asiaone
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June 24, 2025
HONG KONG — The United States condemned what it described as Hong Kong's "repression of US Independence Day celebrations" after media reports on Tuesday (June 24) that some schools had received "friendly reminders" warning students against taking...
Hong Kong installation challenges ideas about nostalgia and memory
Semafor
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June 24, 2025
A new exhibition at Hong Kong’s M+ museum uses empty aquariums as a metaphor for life and memory. Inspired by recollections of his father’s seafood restaurant, as well as time spent on Hong Kong’s Goldfish Street — a roughly thousand-foot stretch...
The Macallan reveals Distil Your World Hong Kong
DFNI-Frontier
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June 24, 2025
The Macallan has revealed the latest addition to its Distil Your World series, the fourth release that celebrates Hong Kong, this limited-edition single malt whisky is available in select Macallan Boutiques and shop-in-shops. Crafted in...
Hong Kong – Toronto ETO celebrates cultural heritage at dragon boat festivals in Ottawa and Vancouver (with photos)
Web NewsWire
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June 24, 2025
Toronto ETO celebrates cultural heritage at dragon boat festivals in Ottawa and Vancouver (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)...
Hong Kong – Labour Department to hold courses and public talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health
Web NewsWire
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June 24, 2025
Labour Department to hold courses and public talks on prevention of heat stroke at work and occupational health ****************************************************************************************** The Labour Department (LD) regularly...
Hong Kong – Public invited to Hospital Authority Board Meeting
Web NewsWire
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June 24, 2025
Public invited to Hospital Authority Board Meeting ************************************************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: Members of the public are invited to attend the Hospital Authority (HA) Board...
Hong Kong – 2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election Committee subsectors released today
Web NewsWire
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June 24, 2025
2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election Committee subsectors released today ****************************************************************************************** The 2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election...
Hong Kong – Appointments to new term of Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation announced
Web NewsWire
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June 24, 2025
Appointments to new term of Advisory Committee on Countryside Conservation announced ************************************************************************************ The Environment and Ecology Bureau today (June 24) announced the appointments...
35th Hong Kong Book Fair serves up food culture, targets 1 million visitors
South China Morning Post
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June 24, 2025
The organisers of Hong Kong’s annual book fair have said they hope the number of visitors this year will surpass 1 million and break the record set by the previous event, with the latest iteration set to focus on food culture. The 35th Hong Kong...
Vibrant street markets in Hong Kong
CGTN
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01:00 From fresh fruits and vegetables to seafood and pantry staples, Hong Kong's street markets have just about everything you need to whip up a delicious meal. Filled with the sounds of vendors calling out their wares, these bustling markets...
Hong Kong stocks’ rally to extend into second half, but risks remain: analysts
South China Morning Post
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June 24, 2025
Hong Kong’s stock market rally is expected to extend into the second half of the year, thanks to a surge of foreign investors seeking returns from equities, but analysts said US-China trade tensions could restrain upward momentum. Cusson Leung,...
Hong Kong’s Nova announces senior leadership changes as MD Patrick Chan retires
InsuranceAsia News
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June 24, 2025
Hong Kong broker Nova Insurance Group has appointed Rebecca Au as its new managing director, succeeding Patrick Chan, who will retire on July 1 after over 21 years of leading the business. Au, who is ...
iFlytek unveils medical AI, smart classroom tech in Hong Kong amid global push
South China Morning Post
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June 24, 2025
Chinese voice recognition giant iFlytek has launched a series of artificial intelligence (AI) products in Hong Kong, where its new international headquarters will support its global expansion, as the firm doubles down on a commitment to home-grown...