Geographic information system enhances young people’s analytical capabilities
Teenagers are often criticized for a lack of understanding of the social issues and the real world. But equipping them with advanced digital tools can help them become competent in analyzing urban problems and even initiating practical solutions.
Banking in the mobile era
Today, smartphones are indispensable. The generation Z born after the millennium has grown up with Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Spotify at their fingertips. They use mobile phones for chatting, playing games, making friends, listening to music, and even finding jobs and life partners. Thus, it is natural for them to use the devices to manage their money as well.
Hong Kong’s financial technology is getting traction
Innovative technology continues to transform traditional industries.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched a series of initiatives to bolster the city’s status as an international financial center. At the end of last year, it started issuing virtual banking licenses.
Enhanced intelligent road network critical for smart mobility
Hong Kong aims to establish a one-stop data supermarket or common spatial data infrastructure (CSDI) by 2022 to facilitate sharing of geospatial data among government departments and enterprises. The Legislative Council Panel on Development discussed the “Development of Common Spatial Data Infrastructure and 3D Digital Map" earlier. In the discussion paper, the Development Bureau proposed to set up a new spatial data office to undertake the work of web portal launch. Some questions about the functions of the office will need to be addressed.
“Look ahead, start small, land quick" for smart city development
The three-day Fifth China Smart City International Expo 2019 held recently gathered more than 1,000 experts from the governments, enterprises, and industry experts from China and overseas. Hong Kong’s Smart City Consortium, was invited to join the event.
