Leading smart TV OS maker Whale TV opens R&D office in Hong Kong (with photos)
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Whale TV's Hong Kong office will spearhead the research and development in cloud computing and Web3 technologies, delivering more personalised entertainment experiences for users while boosting monetisation and return on investment for TV brands, advertisers and content providers. The Hong Kong team will work on advanced technology projects such as decentralised identity authentication to strengthen user privacy and engagement.
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau said, "We are thrilled to welcome Whale TV setting up an R&D office in Hong Kong. It is an encouraging endorsement of our world-class I&T (innovation and technology) and entertainment ecosystem. The focus on cutting-edge technologies like AI and Web3 aligns perfectly with Hong Kong's strategic goals, and we are confident that our city's unique advantages will provide the ideal base for their global innovation."
The Executive Chairman of Whale TV, Dr Jack Gao, said, "Hong Kong's strategic geographical location, robust intellectual property protection, unwavering government support for Web3, and deep talent pool in fintech provide a solid foundation for Whale TV to build its innovative entertainment solutions for our next generation. Furthermore, the city gathers top technical talents and research institutions from around the world, facilitating partnerships with top-tier R&D teams and integrating seamlessly with the international technology ecosystem."
Dr Gao added, "Hong Kong will be one of our company's international hubs, and we will actively explore market opportunities across Asia and the Middle East. To support the growth of our business in Asia, we may consider expanding our Hong Kong team beyond R&D to include more product, marketing, and sales professionals in the future."
Since its establishment in 2011, Whale TV partnered with over 400 global TV brands and has enabled more than 44 million monthly active households worldwide to discover, search and watch their favourite entertainment programmes. As an independent smart TV OS, Whale TV is driving innovation to build a unified smart TV ecosystem that connects consumers, TV brands, content providers and advertisers.
For more information about Whale TV, please visit: www.whaletv.com
To download photos, please visit: www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720329959798/
Ends/Friday, October 31, 2025
Issued at HKT 9:00
Issued at HKT 9:00
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