In Hong Kong, Ant Group finds an anchor for its global fintech ambitions
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In Hong Kong, Ant Group finds an anchor for its global fintech ambitions

Business NewsWritten by Cheng ZiPublished on 4 Nov 20254 mins read Ant Group is deepening its global ambitions through Hong Kong, positioning the city as a central base for cross-border financial innovation and enterprise growth. The company’s chairman, Eric Jing, outlined this direction during the tenth Hong Kong Fintech Week, underscoring Hong Kong’s unique role as both a regulatory testbed and an international hub for Chinese companies expanding abroad. The announcement comes as Hong Kong strengthens its credentials as a regulated digital finance center. In August, the city’s first stablecoin law took effect, requiring issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins to obtain licenses from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The move reinforced the territory’s efforts to balance innovation with oversight, an approach Jing described as “visionary and prudent.” He added that Ant’s long-term commitment aligns with Hong Kong’s drive...
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Aligning PR Metrics with Business Goals That Matter
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Aligning PR Metrics with Business Goals That Matter

Business Capturing the true value of public relations means going beyond counting media mentions or press releases. It takes more. Much more. It means connecting PR efforts to what actually matters to the business, growth, reputation, revenue. These are the things that keep leaders up at night. At Newswirejet, we've watched so many organizations struggle. They're busy. They're sending press releases, earning media hits, holding events. But they can’t seem to prove how any of it ties back to results. Getting that alignment right? That’s how communications stops being a support function and becomes a strategic driver. It gives teams the ability to track progress. Prove impact. Adjust in real time based on what’s working and what’s falling flat. If you're serious about showing PR’s value, you need to measure and report in terms the business understands. Dollars....
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How my wife and I successfully run our business – Darey Alade
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How my wife and I successfully run our business – Darey Alade

Business Darey Art-Alade, the showbiz entrepreneur, has shared insights into how he and his wife Deola Art-Alade have built their professional and personal lives together over the years. In a recent interview, the singer revealed that their partnership was a natural evolution from a deep-seated friendship. According to him, the foundation of mutual respect allowed their roles within their ventures to develop organically. The 43-year-old said while both are inherently creative, he now primarily handles the creative vision, while Deola has taken the lead on the business side. “We always just do things together. Once you enjoy each other’s company. You admire each other. She opened my social media accounts for me when I was still an artiste. That is the level of friendship,” he said. “So being able to evolve into her becoming more of the business handling and...
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