Exceptional companies recognised at HKB National and International Business Awards, Technology Excellence Awards 2023

Hong Kong's business and technology champions were recognised at the awards presentation day on 21 September 2023.

Hong Kong has long been at the forefront of innovation and economic growth in Asia. The city's strategic location, well-established infrastructure, and business-friendly policies have made it a global hub for finance, trade, and technology.

With a thriving startup ecosystem and a strong focus on fintech, Hong Kong continues to attract both established corporations and entrepreneurial talent. Its role as a gateway to the vast Chinese market, combined with a commitment to research and development, positions Hong Kong as a dynamic centre for technological advancement and business opportunities, ensuring its continued relevance on the world stage.

In recognition of companies that have thrived in their respective industries over the past year, Hong Kong Business proudly named its winners in the HKB National Business Awards, HKB International Business Awards, and Technology Excellence Awards on 21 September 2023.

The HKB National and International Business Awards, in their sixth and eighth editions, respectively, honour exceptional local and first-rate international businesses in Hong Kong and give recognition to their outstanding initiatives.

The awards programme was judged by Charbon Lo, Partner at Crowe (HK) CPA Limited; Eugene Liu, Managing Partner at RSM Hong Kong; and Andy Wong, IPO leader and China and Hong Kong Business Leader at SW Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, the HKB Technology Excellence Awards lauds outstanding companies that made exceptional contributions in pursuit of technological innovation.
 
Entries were evaluated by Matthieu Lambert, Partner, Consulting Microsoft Technology Practice at Deloitte China & Asia Pacific; David Chen, Partner, Technology Consulting at Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited; Stanley Sum, Partner, Digital Enablement at KPMG China; and James Lee, Partner - Consulting (Analytics & Cloud Transformation) at PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong.

When asked about his judging criteria, PwC’s Lee explained that he focused on three main attributes: industry-leading, innovative, and impactful.

“In a corporate world, the ultimate goal of any form of digital transformation is to drive desired business outcomes. I think any judge would love to hear a happy ending story that vividly describes how the solution was able to bring many positive impacts to the organisation,” Lee said.

See the full list of winners here:

HKB NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

FSE Lifestyle Services Limited
Conglomerates

Nan Fung Group
Real Estate

Swiss-Belhotel International
Hospitality & Leisure

The Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd & Maxim’s Group
Energy

HKB INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

The University of Manchester East Asia Centre
Education

HKB TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023

AIA
Digital - Insurance

American Express
Digital - Banking

AsiaPay
Fintech - Financial Technology

Candela Medical
Skincare Technology - Healthcare Technology

CertiK
Cybersecurity - Technology

China Unicom
Connectivity - Telecommunications

CLP Holding Ltd.
Data - Energy

Compass Group Hong Kong Limited
Information Management - Food & Beverage

Construction Industry Council (CIC)
PropTech - Property Services

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Fintech - Banking

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Digital - Banking

Eureka Nova
Emerging Technology - Materials & Construction
PropTech - Real Estate

Fidelity International
Cloud - Financial Services

Fidelity International
Mobile - Financial Services

GrowthOps
Digital - Financial Technology

Hong Kong Housing Society
Network and Broadband - Public Organization

Hong Kong Productivity Council
Smart Technology - Manufacturing Technology
Robotics - Property Services

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Digital - Public Organization

HSBC
API - Investment Banking

HSBC
Mobile - Banking

iFAST Financial HK Limited
API - Financial Technology
Wealthtech - Financial Services

InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited
AI - Pharmaceuticals

Lenovo PCCW Solutions
Smart City - Government
IoT - Retail

Marriott International
Digital - Hospitality & Leisure

McDonald's Hong Kong
Enterprise Software - Food & Beverage

MGM
Automation - Hospitality & Leisure
Mobile - Hospitality & Leisure
Smart Technology - Hospitality & Leisure

MTR Corporation
Emerging Technology - Transportation
Smart Technology - Transportation

Prudential Hong Kong Limited
Online Services - Insurance

Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Hong Kong Limited
Automation - Logistics

River Square Company Limited
Fintech - Supply Chain

STAR Systems International Limited
Smart City - Technology

Tecsa Hong Kong Ltd.
Analytics - Retail

Thales
AI - Transportation

The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Analytics - Banking
Big Data - Banking

The Sandbox
Blockchain - Technology

Vastcom Technology Limited
AI - Hospitality & Leisure

WeLend Limited
Fintech - Financial Services

If you are interested in nominating for next year's awards programme, please contact Julie Anne Nunez at +(65) 3158 1386 or julie@charltonmediamail.com.