Hong Kong

The quest for productivity is the main driver for the adoption of new mobile solutions. And in practice, there are quantifiable results: Intel has expanded its bring-your-own-device (BYOD) program, which has been a resounding success, providing around 5 million hours of annual productivity gains last year. Tablets and smartphones are set for a bright future, especially within organizations' mobile workforce (sales, support team, etc.). 

Review needed to maintain competitiveness.

Clearing to start in July 2014.

Company after company, executives in Hong Kong are happily promoting their company’s "good citizen" reputation. May it be in giving to charities, mobilizing staff to do voluntary services, partnership with nonprofit organizations in cause marketing campaigns and a lot more. But after browsing their websites, reviewing their press releases and other corporate communications materials that are publicly available, it is not difficult to conclude that quite a number of such good citizens do mostly or even solely on giving to charities or working with them on something. So my underlying question is: Has CSR got anything to do with charity? The Economist has recently held an online debate on “CSR has nothing to do with charity”. The motion is upheld with 75% of voters in agreement and 25% against. Although it may sound a bit unfair and incomplete, the reality is that there are still a portion of executives in town who believe CSR is equivalent to supporting charitable organizations. For sure, I am not excluding the importance and positive contribution of supporting charities; it is in fact full force CSR programmes go far beyond than just that. Corporate Social Responsibility should be a strategic thing rather than an operational consideration or even face-lifting exercise.

It'll close on 17 May.

Overall crime rate in Hong Kong dropped 5.2%.

Thanks to record mass win at flagship properties.

11.2% growth is just modest.

A big jump vs last year's sluggish 1.4%.

Tolls for vehicles jump by $2.

One can yield at least 175 flats.

Amounted to $2.54 trillion in April.

Two deaths in France suggest human-to-human transmission.

Despite zero human infection in Hong Kong.

According to a release, for an impressive HK$118 per person, an elegant buffet of international fine wines with a selection of tasty tapas is being served at The Fleming’s cozy signature restaurant – Cubix. From 18:30 till 22:30, both in-house guests and walk-in customers can enjoy unlimited refills of both red and white wines and soak up the ambience in one of Hong Kong’s most chic, urban-cool settings. Assorted tapas will be dished up alongside fine wines from renowned countries such as France, Australia, Chile, and New Zealand. For an additional HK$98 per person, a main signature dish from the choice of daily Chef Recommendations can be added. Guests of the evening can enjoy the wine and tapas selections at Cubix restaurant, in a relaxed and contemporary environment. Cubix, the hotel’s intimate eaterie, has an understated elegance which is reflected from its minimalist décor. Earth and caramel tones set against a neutral back-drop, create a tranquil and seductive setting for every special occasion. Prices are subject to 10% service charge.

Voting to be carried out soon.