For Hong Kong to elevate its status as a world-leading innovation hub, it needs to continue to evolve as a smart and sustainable city. The reason is simple: Smart city initiatives can serve as a catalyst for start-up-led innovation, particularly from the city’s already well-developed fintech sector.
Instagram is more than just a fun way to share photos and videos with your friends—it’s also a powerful marketing tool that can be tailored to suit the needs of your business. With around 1.2 billion monthly active users worldwide, Instagram is the fourth most popular photo and video-sharing social networking service and the perfect place to advertise services or products.
Do you find yourself struggling to maintain a positive and productive attitude at work? Are you becoming increasingly irritable or disengaged from constantly feeling overwhelmed and stressed? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience this state of mind, and some turn on their “goblin mode” to cope with it. The term “goblin mode” gained popularity in February 2022
It’s no wonder why Jumpstart Media named “metaverse” one of the top emerging trends and technologies to look forward to in 2023. With an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.4% from 2022 to 2030, Grand View Research forecasts that the global metaverse market is set to expand exponentially. From fashion shows, gaming, luxury products, sports and travel to art, many industries are tapping into the metaverse’s potential.
Many people push themselves beyond their limits at work to receive a promotion. Indeed, a promotion comes with numerous benefits, like more opportunities to develop new skills and make key decisions for your company. If you’re more interest-minded, you may desire a promotion because it is typically accompanied by a raise, though 39% of employers commonly offer promotions without salary increases.
FinTech startups are on the rise nowadays. Thanks to innovative technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), it’s easier than ever to revolutionize the finance sector. However, getting a FinTech startup off the ground is far from simple. It requires immense amounts of research and planning in order to be properly ready for launch.
Ah, home sweet home! With the Covid-19 pandemic making working from home and hybrid working models the norm, the home has become a place where many of us spend most of our time now. But staying at home has also come with its own set of challenges. While housing costs are rapidly shooting up around the world, home spaces, especially in urban areas, seem to be shrinking.
The internet has certainly become a vital part of our lives; it connects us, provides us with the information we require and assists businesses in remaining competitive. Nonetheless, our dependence on the web may be hazardous and expose us to cybersecurity risks. According to Astra Security, approximately 33 billion accounts will be hacked by 2023. Furthermore, cybercrime expenses are predicted to rise by 15% over the following five years, reaching US$10.5 trillion by 2025.
The job market is a competitive field. Returning to work after a long absence can be intimidating for many people, especially when their skills and experience aren’t up-to-date. Fortunately, a new trend called “returnships” has emerged to help bridge the gap for individuals looking to return to the workforce after an extended absence.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of reaching the end of a good book. If you’re the type of person who likes to maintain a record of your reading progress, then you know that it can be a bit of a hassle to keep track of all the books you’ve read. This is where book-tracking apps come in! Book-tracking apps are excellent for measuring your reading progress and determining how much you’ve read over time.
The Forex market is one of the fascinating markets that exist in today’s global economy. With its expanded trading hours, hundreds of different possible trading pairs and incredible liquidity, it makes for a very fast-paced and dynamic trading ground. Some currencies are traded much more than others, however, for a range of reasons including the strength and growth of the economy and the perceived safety of the currency. We look at five of the most traded pairs of currencies in the Forex market in 2022.
As technology advances, so does the ability to bring innovations and solutions to the healthcare industry. In recent years, we’ve seen some impressive healthtech advancements, with companies like Apple and Google creating their health-tracking platforms and telehealth (providing healthcare remotely via telecommunications such as computers, tablets and smartphones) becoming more mainstream.
If a food delivery order fails, you can ask a chatbot to issue a refund. If you want to reserve a table for a date night, a chatbot can help you with that. If a potential partner turns you down, a chatbot can provide emotional support. From your banking needs to healthcare, customer service and more, chatbots are everywhere. Using natural language processing and sentiment analysis, chatbots—artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software—interact with humans or other chatbots.
The metaverse is on the rise, captivating people around the world. As per Grand View Research, the global metaverse market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.4% from 2022 to 2030. From gaming to socializing, many are tapping into the growing market to explore the endless possibilities that the virtual world can offer. As we march toward the end of 2022, let’s explore the trends that will dominate this rapidly growing tech sector in 2023 and how they will shape our digital future!
At the fundamental level, a smart contract is a set of digital codes used to trade assets without intermediaries. Say you want to create a smart contract. In this case, you or the other party involved would have to digitally code the smart contract and its parameters, with both of you agreeing to the smart contract rules.
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and speedily emerging FinTech hubs. As of June 2022, the country had around 4,200 FinTech startups, 17 of which were unicorns, i.e. companies that reached a valuation of US$1 billion without being listed on the stock market. In comparison, China is home to only 13 FinTech unicorns. There are many more Indian startups on the brink of the US$1 billion dream, dubbed “soonicorns”, a testament to India’s flourishing FinTech industry.
