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CIMA calls for forward-looking action in the 2026-27 Budget to secure Hong Kong’s long-term growth

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has submitted earlier its recommendations for the 2026-27 Hong Kong Budget, urging the Government to take decisive action to build a high skilled workforce, strengthen long-term competitiveness, and accelerate strategic growth ahead of Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s Budget announcement on 25 February 2026. In its submission to the Hong […]

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How to Become a UX Designer in Hong Kong

For the past two decades, Hong Kong has lagged behind several Asian cities when it comes to innovation and technology. Cities like Singapore, Shenzhen, and Beijing have become centres of technology and innovation while Hong Kong has stayed aloof. In the past few years though, this has started changing rapidly. In fact, the government has […]

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Engineering a Better Tomorrow: Young Professionals Explore Sustainability and Innovation in Australia

In May 2025, a group of young engineering professionals from Hong Kong embarked on a purposeful journey to Australia, engaging in a week-long programme designed to inspire forward-thinking approaches to sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration. Organised by the Young Members Committee (YMC) of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), the delegation offered participants a unique opportunity to explore how engineering can drive positive change across communities, industries, and borders.

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Climate Governance towards a Sustainable Fresh Water Supply in Hong Kong: Adopting a Holistic Water Management Approach as an Urgent Imperative

Fresh water crisis is becoming increasingly serious around the world and may obviously impede the sustainable development in many regions across Asia , including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Therefore, it is essential to promote the diversification of water resources and build a resilient water system to respond to climate change.

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Engineering a Sustainable Future: Insights from Sweden

Imagine a world where sustainability meets innovation, where engineering paves the way for a greener future. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Young Members Committee (HKIE YMC) Overseas Delegation 2024 ventured into the heart of Sweden on a mission centred around “Mind-mapping Sustainable City”.

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Achieve Carbon Neutrality with Hydrogen

Amid escalating global concerns about climate change, the search for a sustainable energy alternative to replace high-carbon-emitting conventional sources has reached a critical juncture. In this pursuit, hydrogen energy emerges as a clean and highly efficient solution, playing a pivotal role in achieving carbon neutrality.

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【職場補習社】有什麼阻礙到你逃離職涯困境？

工作上的發揮重要或是滿足到你個性上的核心需要重要呢？

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整 “色” 整水的職場常用習語

英文同中文一樣，有很多生動有趣的習語。能熟練準確地運用習語絕對是英文高水準的表現。今天同大家講解幾個與顏色有關的英文習語，都是職場中常用的。從“顏色”估意思，看看你知道多少。

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Tackling Issues at Work due to Social Distancing or Other Specific COVID-19 Measures

As COVID-19 continues to cause disruption around the world, at the time of writing Hong Kong is in a relatively better position compared to others. While the possibility of a resurgence in cases cannot be underestimated, Hong Kong has at least been able to resume some semblance of business normality and is now dealing with the ‘problem’ of enabling staff to return to work.

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【職場英語專家教路】校對基本法

在職場上，無論你是與上司、新客戶或同事以書面溝通，都切記要給對方留下良好印象。假如你在書寫時犯上基本錯誤，不但會讓人覺得你做事馬虎、不留意細節，更可能令對方感到不被尊重。大家工作忙碌，每天發出的電郵多不勝數。有時越簡單的電郵就越容易出錯，當然這並不是犯錯的藉口 – 在發送電郵前一定要細心檢查。以下是一些校對的要訣及常見錯誤：文法、拼寫及標點

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Proofreading fundamentals (Part 1)

In business, it’s absolutely essential to make a good impression with anyone you’re communicating with when writing – from your boss, to a potential new client, to your fellow colleagues. Making even the most basic error in your writing can send all the wrong messages – you may come across as careless, lacking attention to detail and not showing respect to your reader.

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【IT事務所】還看新加坡「智慧國2025」的發展（上）

剛踏進2020年，不少人認為是另一個十年的開始，對新加坡而言，自2016年啟動國家級數位轉型戰略「智慧國2025」（Smart Nation 2025）的10年計劃，該計劃從「數碼經濟」（digital economy）、「數碼政府」（digital government）及「數碼社會」（digital society）三大支柱規劃新加坡數位轉型之推動策略與重點工作，期望政府應用數碼科技，協助企業掌握相關商機，並致力持續提升民眾生活與居住品質，讓新加坡面對未來人口老化及城市化衍生之各項挑戰時，能有更好的準備與競爭力。近年來「數碼轉型」的概念逐漸在世界各國發酵，各國無不積極尋找應用數位科技翻轉國家運作的契機，讓民眾、企業與政府均具備基本數位技能，應對數碼時代的衝擊。根據聯合國2018年電子化政府研究調查（UN eGovernment Survey 2018）指出，各國政府發展數位化應用的焦點，已從「提升政府運作效率」轉變為「建立永續發展的社會」，國家數位轉型已是各國維持國際競爭力的重要課題。