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     A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located.      Ip Siu-kwong Eric, aged 40, went missing after he left his residence in Shek Yam Estate on September 2, 2023. His family made a report… read more

     A man who went missing in Western District has been located.      Cheng Dun-sung, aged 82, went missing after he was last seen in his residence on Yat Fu Lane last night (April 23). His family m… read more

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai today (April 24) in which a man died.      At 6.35pm, Police received a report that a man was trapped between a medium goods veh… read more

     The International Conference on Building Data Acquisition, Ontology and Modeling jointly organised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Hong Kong Chapter and the Hong Kong Productivity Council concluded today (April 24). The conference focused on the efficiency and accuracy of building data collection in smart cities, and promoted the transformation of traditional buildings to intelligent buildings.
 
     Officiating at the event with a video speech, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, said,”The theme of this conference encapsulates the core elements required for smart city development. By acquiring and leveraging comprehensive data, we can gain valuable insights into building systems, enabling us to make informed decisions and drive efficiency.” She added that the Government has always been committed to promoting innovation in the building industry, and will work with industry partners in driving the transformation of the built environment.
 
     The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Raymond Poon, said that the conference offered a platform for all attendees from around the world to share their insights on the latest trends, innovative methodologies and the future outlook of the building and electrical and mechanical (E&M) industries.
 
     The speakers included researchers and experts of artificial intelligence and energy aspects from world-famous organisations. The conference promoted international innovation and technology development through exchange of experiences and professional knowledge of the industry. It attracted over 300 participants from various sectors including innovation and technology, the E&M industry, universities and public organisations. Over 10 000 views were recorded for the live broadcast. 
 
     For more details, please visit event’s webpage (icbom.hk).

      

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
     
     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong that the firm as referred to on the website (https://www.bancobursatil.com) does not have the authorization of the Monetary Authority (MA) under the Banking Ordinance (the Ordinance) to carry on banking business, or the business of taking deposits, in Hong Kong; and it does not have the approval of the MA to establish a local representative office in Hong Kong under the Ordinance.
      
     Given the global nature of the Internet, members of the public are reminded to verify the status of any organisation making use of the Internet to offer bank accounts to, or to solicit deposits from, the public in Hong Kong prior to transferring any funds to, or providing any personal information to, any such organisation.
      
     A list of authorized institutions is available on the HKMA’s website (www.hkma.gov.hk). Members of the public may also check the status of any entity which appears to be soliciting deposits from the public in Hong Kong, or holding itself out as a bank or deposit-taking company in Hong Kong, by emailing the HKMA’s public enquiry service (publicenquiry@hkma.gov.hk). read more