For a short snapshot of selected tech news from Hong Kong in October 2023, hit the headlines below; each links to the HK tech news item or article behind it, in full. Items in this light edition covered: crypto and blockchain-focused venture capital; semiconductor and wafer manufacturing; and blockchain-backed non-custodial trading.
And, for other editions, take a look at Asia’s tech news, daily, delivered via LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter/X, and our Indo-Pacific tech newsletters for a weekly email on Asia’s tech scene.
McKinsey: The economic potential of artificial intelligence
- Hong Kong: CMCC Global crypto-focused VC raised $100M for equity investments in early-stage blockchain startups across Asia, with particular focus on HK firms
- HK Science & Tech Park inks MOU with China’s J2 Semiconductor, aiming for R&D hub for 3rd-gen semiconductors and silicon carbide 8-inch advanced wafer production
- Hong Kong: Anboto Labs raised $3M, launching non-custodial trade platform following beta phase which hit a transaction volume of $4BN across 20 exchanges and blockchain networks
Turquoise Roof Bulletin: Impacts of lithium mining on Tibet and Tibetans
Indo-Pacific TECH news
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October 2023: Semiconductors, critical minerals, space tech & satellites
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