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Meta clinches two accolades in the Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards
Tech company Meta collaborated with the Fire Services Department to build the first government WhatsApp chatbot used in anti-pandemic mass communication for COVID-19 isolation facilities arrangement in Hong Kong.
Meta clinches two accolades in the Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards
Tech company Meta collaborated with the Fire Services Department to build the first government WhatsApp chatbot used in anti-pandemic mass communication for COVID-19 isolation facilities arrangement in Hong Kong.
Bank of China Hong Kong raises prime rate to 5.125% per annum
The bank also adjusted its HKD savings deposit rate to 0.125% pa.
Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum
It is also raising its HK dollar prime rate to 5.375% pa.
Consumer prices rise 1.9% YoY in August
The rate of increase was the same as last month.
Pandemic highlighted the need for effective operational risk management, says Mazars partner
Ivan Chan noted how industries achieve operational resilience amidst market disruptions.
Industrial leasing slows as global trade activities plunge in July: JLL
Global trade is negatively affecting leasing demand for industrial space.
Retail leasing continues recovery as quarantine measures eased: JLL
More leases are expected in the future as inbound visitor figures sighted to rise.
Residential sales jump 12.7% MoM in August
JLL attributed the increase to the handful of primary projects launched during the month.
Grade A office market posts negative net absorption in August
Net absorption was at -29,000 square feet.
Goodbye aviation hub status? Report shows HK air travel recovery hit by strict health rules
The aviation industry’s recovery will slow down.
HKMA raises its base rate to 3.50%
The new rate took effect on 22 September.
AXA Hong Kong and Macau wins Big Data - Insurance category at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2022
The company raises awareness of climate change and environmental protection through its Go-Green home insurance campaign.
How else can Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem improve
Microsoft created an incubation programme in partnership with the government.
Employment in the private sector drops 1.3% YoY in June
Given the drop, vacancies rose by 38% YoY.
Gov’t launches consultation on MTR fare adjustment
The public may also send feedback until 19 December.
Dell Technologies clinches Data Centre - Technology award at the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2022
Dell accelerating Digital Transformation of a Traditional Manufacturer for the Industry 4.0 Future.
JobsDB wins AI - Human Resources Consulting Award at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2022
The “Smarter Search” AI function matches user behaviours to deliver job advertisements relevant to users’ preferences.