Hong Kong
HSBC HK wins in prestigious awards programme for banking app’s Lite mode
HSBC HK wins in prestigious awards programme for banking app’s Lite mode
It offered a simplified option for customers in accessing mobile banking services.
InSilico Medicine bags award for Pharma.AI platform
It was recognised for creating a generative AI-driven platform for broad drug discovery.
Gov’t launches online tool for transitional housing applications
Applicants can select their preferred projects on the platform.
Office net effective rent drops 0.7% MoM
Submarkets such as Central and Wanchai / Causeway Bay saw rental drops.
Hong Kong expects 6.5 million travellers next week
The city will celebrate its Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.
Towngas and Maxim’s honoured at HKB National Business Awards for pioneering circular economy
Their groundbreaking waste heat system and innovative desiccant dehumidification project mark a significant step towards sustainability and innovation in the energy sector.
McDonald’s Hong Kong wins award for leveraging tech in latest Strategic “4Es” project
Tapping into data from multiple points to work on its continued improvement.
Candela Medical wins major award for Profound Matrix™ system
It is a multi-application radiofrequency platform designed to improve skin health throughout the entire skin ageing journey.
Prudential Hong Kong wins top award for Tele-Medical Examination
Called the ‘Tele-ME’, this is Prudential’s market-first online health service.
Cathay Pacific launches premium travel master brand globally
It said that Cathay Pacific will remain the brand of the airline.
Hong Kong launches 1st offshore LNG terminal
The LNG will be supplied to CLP’s Black Point Power Station and HK Electric’s Lamma Power Station.
Kai Chiu Road, Haiphong Road emerge as retailers most favoured shopping streets
Retail rents in Haiphong Road are now only 40% lower than pre-pandemic levels.
OCBC joins HKEX’s OTC Clear
OTC Clear offers clearing services for USD/HKD and USD/CNH cross-currency swaps.
HKMA retains base rate at 5.75%
The move was in response to the Fed holding its interest rates steady.
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.
Swiss-Belhotel International's MĀUA brand honoured at HKB National Business Awards 2023 for sustainable luxury
The MĀUA brand originates from New Zealand’s Maori culture.