Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee pledged on Oct 16 to reform and revive the economy and financial markets including slashing liquor duties, while seeking to improve dire living conditions for the city's poorest. Are the measures in his third annual policy address sufficient to solve Hong Kong's pressing challenges? Hong Kong-based economist Gary Ng, from corporate and investment banking firm Natixis shares his perspective. 

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee pledged on Oct 16 to reform and revive the economy and financial markets including slashing liquor duties, while seeking to improve dire living conditions for the city's poorest. Are the measures in his third annual policy address sufficient to solve Hong Kong's pressing challenges? Hong Kong-based economist Gary Ng, from corporate and investment banking firm Natixis shares his perspective.

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Market View: Will HK's latest measures be enough to tackle the city's challenges?

Since 2016, GovWare has been a cornerstone event of the annual Singapore International Cyber Week. This year, the resilience of critical information infrastructure was one of the key focus areas at the conference, held between October 15-17. 

As organisations in the public and private sectors operate under increasing threats of ransomware attacks, geopolitical threats, and breach attempts of citizens' personally identifiable information, the Asia Pacific region has witnessed a rise in the sophistication of cyber attacks. With cyber threats becoming more complex and varied, are we equipped to defend against these hidden predators in our data networks?

Ian Monteiro, Partner and Executive Director of Image Engine, the organiser of GovWare shares some of the key highlights at GovWare 2024.

Since 2016, GovWare has been a cornerstone event of the annual Singapore International Cyber Week. This year, the resilience of critical information infrastructure was one of the key focus areas at the conference, held between October 15-17. 
As organisations in the public and private sectors operate under increasing threats of ransomware attacks, geopolitical threats, and breach attempts of citizens' personally identifiable information, the Asia Pacific region has witnessed a rise in the sophistication of cyber attacks. With cyber threats becoming more complex and varied, are we equipped to defend against these hidden predators in our data networks?
Ian Monteiro, Partner and Executive Director of Image Engine, the organiser of GovWare shares some of the key highlights at GovWare 2024.

Fostering collaboration for cyber resilience

As experience with AI grows, so does interest in its use. The number of industry-specific AI use cases in the financial sector is steadily increasing, and the range of applications is expanding. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) or GenAi is poised to play a vital role in the financial industry. However, due to regulatory constraints, the financial sector faces tighter limitations on its AI applications compared to other industries.

On Industry Insight, we take a look at  just how much Gen AI has developed and the ways it is reshaping the finance industry. Joseph Lo, Head of Enterprise Platforms at global fintech solutions provider, Broadridge shares his insights.

As experience with AI grows, so does interest in its use. The number of industry-specific AI use cases in the financial sector is steadily increasing, and the range of applications is expanding. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) or GenAi is poised to play a vital role in the financial industry. However, due to regulatory constraints, the financial sector faces tighter limitations on its AI applications compared to other industries.
On Industry Insight, we take a look at  just how much Gen AI has developed and the ways it is reshaping the finance industry. Joseph Lo, Head of Enterprise Platforms at global fintech solutions provider, Broadridge shares his insights.

Industry Insight: Transformative value of GenAI in financial services

Age is just a number, and when it comes to starting a family, that saying rings truer now more than ever. Technology strides and the wider availability of fertility treatment services have opened up the possibility of parenthood later in life.

Data show that there is an upward trend in the number of women in Singapore aged 45 and above who give birth each year, with demand for assisted reproduction services rising.

Fertility specialistand medical director atSincere Healthcare Group, Dr Lim Min Yu, shares his perspectives about the risks of In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) for older couples, what to consider when embarking on an Assisted Reproduction journey and how best to increase the odds for IVF success. 

Age is just a number, and when it comes to starting a family, that saying rings truer now more than ever. Technology strides and the wider availability of fertility treatment services have opened up the possibility of parenthood later in life.
Data show that there is an upward trend in the number of women in Singapore aged 45 and above who give birth each year, with demand for assisted reproduction services rising.
Fertility specialist and medical director at Sincere Healthcare Group, Dr Lim Min Yu, shares his perspectives about the risks of In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) for older couples, what to consider when embarking on an Assisted Reproduction journey and how best to increase the odds for IVF success.

Market View: Will HK's latest measures be enough to tackle the city's challenges?

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