Chief technology officer Derek Trau has 15 years of start-up experience ... but less so than pure tech companies who might choose Beijing and Shenzhen instead. Shanghai makes perfect sense for us.” In providing room and board as well as office space ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai, HK vie for IPO lead
As New York remains on track to knock Hong Kong off its pedestal to become the world's biggest listing venue this year, the Asian financial hub is wrestling with Shanghai for the second place in the league tables. Over the first nine months of the year ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai police turn to facial recognition software to catch misbehaving cyclists
Shanghai traffic police are now using facial recognition technology to identify bike users who are filmed violating traffic laws, local media reported on Wednesday. Following the launch of a new “electronic police” unit by the city’s Municipal Public ... ( read original story ...)
10 cities tell the tale of China’s spreading real-estate risk
Beijing and Shanghai are now well known for their ballooning house prices - double-digit gains last year prompted more regulatory tightening. But the risk factors that could decide the fate of China's property boom can be found well beyond the capital and ... ( read original story ...)
In Shanghai, LA Kings win 1st NHL preseason game in China
SHANGHAI -- In the first NHL preseason game played in China ... "But whenever you're bringing hockey to a new country, it's going to take time. I think it's great the NHL is committed to doing that." ( read original story ...)
Ten Cities Tell the Tale of China’s Spreading Real-Estate Risk
Beijing and Shanghai are now well known for their ballooning house prices -- double-digit gains last year prompted more regulatory tightening. But the the risk factors that could decide the fate of China’s property boom can be found well beyond the ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai rises to rank as top 10 financial center
Shanghai ranked No. 6 in the 22th Global Financial Centres Index, up from 13th last time, and a report ranked the the city's insurance industry as No. 1 in the world for the first time. The 22th Global Financial Centres Index report, newly released by Z ... ( read original story ...)