[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s financial sector is entering a new phase of digital transformation. Cloud infrastructure is rapidly becoming foundational to modern banking operations, supporting everything from digital platforms to fintech collaboration and data-driven financial services. The pace of adoption is notable. The Hong Kong Monetar...
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s financial sector is entering a new phase of digital transformation. Cloud infrastructure is rapidly becoming foundational to modern banking operations, supporting everything from digital platforms to fintech collaboration and data-driven financial services. The pace of adoption is notable. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has observed that cloud-related initiatives now account for roughly 80 per cent...
US President Donald Trump repeated threats to destroy Iranian energy assets if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened soon, raising fears of a further escalation amid soaring energy prices and a mounting economic toll from the war. The US “is in serious discussions” with Iran to end military operations, Trump said in a social-media post today as more American troops arrived in the region. But if a de...
US President Donald Trump repeated threats to destroy Iranian energy assets if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened soon, raising fears of a further escalation amid soaring energy prices and a mounting economic toll from the war. The US “is in serious discussions” with Iran to end military operations, Trump said in a social-media post today as more American troops arrived in the region. But if a deal isn’t reached and Hormuz reopened, “we will conclude our lovely “stay” in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!).” There is no sign of a lull in the war. Iran’s intense ballistic missile attacks on Gulf targets is beginning to drain those countries’ pre-war stockpile of interceptors. Meanwhile there’s growing exasperation with how the war is dragging on. Group of Seven finance and energy officials urged today against export controls on hydrocarbons and pledged to take “all necessary measures” to “preserve the stability and security of the energy market.” G-7 central banks are committed to price stability amid rising inflation pressures, they added after holding a meeting by video link. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi appealed to Trump to find a way to end hostilities , which has pushed the country of 110 million to dim the lights early to conserve energy. “I’m saying to President Trump, no one can stop the war in our region, in the Gulf, except for you,” El-Sisi said told an energy conference in Cairo. “Please help us end the war,” he added. “You are capable of that.” What You Need to Know Today German inflation accelerated sharply in March after the Iran war boosted energy costs, supporting the idea that the European Central Bank will have to raise interest rates. Consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year ago — faster than February’s 2% advance. That’s the highest level in more than a year. Separately, a gauge of inflation expectations of euro-area c...
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Lindsay-Rae McIntyre to chief people officer. In this role, McIntyre will oversee talent strategy, total rewards, employee experience, employee relations, leadership development, culture, and HR operations – helping to deliver on Alaska's vision to connect people to the world through a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performan...
Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Lindsay-Rae McIntyre to chief people officer. In this role, McIntyre will oversee talent strategy, total rewards, employee experience, employee relations, leadership development, culture, and HR operations – helping to deliver on Alaska's vision to connect people to the world through a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performance.