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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.

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.

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.