Hong Kong
Credit card new accounts volume up 26% in Q2
Credit card new accounts volume up 26% in Q2
Credit cards recorded a year-on-year increase in outstanding balances, the first since Q4 2019.
Datasite recognised at the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021
Datasite Diligence™ and Prepare™ earn the company its Fintech - Financial Services trophy.
HK world's freest economy: Fraser Institute
Hong Kong has gained the top rank since the report's inception in 1996, especially in the assessment areas of international free trade and regulation.
Gross national income up 10.1% in Q2
Meanwhile, Hong Kong's GDP increased by 7.3% in the same quarter.
Atome wins HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021 (Fintech - Payments)
Its buy now pay later flexible payment option allows Hong Kong shoppers to split bills into three equal, zero interest deferred payments.
HK ascension to RCEP welcomed by ASEAN economic ministers
HK has already established free trade agreements with 13 of the 15 RCEP participating economies.
Pactera (Hong Kong) Ltd. secures two trophies at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021
The company is recognized for both AI and Software IT Services categories.
Chinachem Group recognised in Property Technology - Smart City category at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021
The group propels small-scale start-ups to become innovators of the future.
HK manufacturing's production index edges up 5.6% YoY in Q2
Meanwhile, its corresponding producer price index also increased by 2.7%.
Hong Kong Productivity Council bags two accolades in the HKB Technology Excellence Awards
The quasi-government R&D organisation received recognition for its innovative intelligent production line and contactless control tech.
HK to limit retail investor access to SPACs
Retail investors accounted for about 20% of all trading in Hong Kong in 2019, according to last year's HKEX survey.
LexisNexis Hong Kong secures top spot in AI-powered litigation
The company took home the Analytics - Legal award at HKB Technology Excellence Awards.
Most service industries see increase in business receipts in Q2
Only the banking industry recorded a decrease for the period.
HKIA cargo traffic up 15.5% to 429,000 tonnes in August
The airport was also awarded for its efficiency.
Banks welcome launch of Wealth Management Connect in Guangdong-Hong Kong-GBA
BEA highlights hiring plans, whilst Citi says it will offer 100 types of wealth products under WM Connect.
HSBC secures awards in Digital, AI – Banking Category at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021
The future is here: Simplified data-driven banking meets world-class service
Eureka Nova clinches three awards at the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021
Their innovative technologies have made them stand out amongst their industry peers.
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