Tag: #Review

HKMA 2024 Pay Review ******************** The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:      The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (April 8) the results of the 2024 annual pay review. The review was undertaken by the Governance Sub-Committee (GSC) of the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee (EFAC). The GSC’s recommendations have been approved by the Financial Secretary through EFAC.      The Financial Secretary has approved that the Fixed Pay of HKMA staff will be adjusted upward by a general increase of 2.1 per cent, whereas an allocation of 1.35 per cent of Fixed Pay is set aside for awarding ... Read more

NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, today announced that the company has been named winner of the Most Innovative Product/Service (Vendor) – Global award at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit 2023. This award was granted for NEC’s innovative Telecom Solutions, which significantly enhance the digital experience for B2B customers of Telecom operators and add substantial value to services offered to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as large Enterprise/Government customers. The Telecom Review Excellence Awards were celebrated at the 17th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, one of the most anticipated and ... Read more

Health Canada has completed the special review for picoxystrobin. Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada has determined that continued registration of products containing picoxystrobin is acceptable. Following an evaluation of the aspects of concern, Health Canada has determined that the use of picoxystrobin continues to be acceptable when used according to label directions…

Hong Kong Property Review 2023 preliminary findings released ************************************************************      The Rating and Valuation Department today (March 31) released the preliminary findings of its annual review of production and activities in the local property market.        The preliminary findings, to be incorporated in the Hong Kong Property Review 2023, cover the major private property categories in terms of completions, take-up and vacancy in 2022 and forecast completions in 2023 and 2024, as well as price and rental data.        Summaries of the findings can also be downloaded from the department’s website at www.rvd.gov.hk.     ... Read more

Outcome of 2023 review of MTR Fare Adjustment Mechanism ********************************************************      The Government and the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) have completed the review of the MTR Fare Adjustment Mechanism (FAM). The Executive Council approved the outcome of the review today (March 21). The enhanced FAM will take effect starting from June this year.      Speaking at the press conference today, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, said that the Government is clear in its review objectives to strike a balance between different considerations and needs, with a view to enhancing the FAM to bring about ... Read more