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OneChain, LEAFIoT join forces to protect urban trees, preserve the environment

The collaboration enhances data integrity, authenticity, transparency, and traceability in tree monitoring and management.

Fubon Bank HK warns against fraudulent website

The bank has already reported the matter to the Hong Kong police.

Industrial rents slip 0.7% QoQ in Q1

Tenants prioritising practicality has affected rates.

Gov’t, ASTRI partner for enhanced immigration service

Technology developed by ASTRI will be used to improve work efficiency.

Hong Kong banks’ loans and deposits ‘virtually unchanged’ in March 

But banks saw a decline in foreign currency and renminbi deposits.

HKMA denies links to firms claiming to assist in financial fraud cases

The central bank said that it has reported the case to the police.

Hang Seng Bank maintains HKD lending and savings rate

The lending rate is still 5.875% per annum.

Soundwill pushes to revalue Causeway Bay site as demand declines

The developer also asked for a lower tender price for the site.

HKMA warns of prolonged high interbank rates

The central bank issued the warning post unchanged US fed funds rate at 5.25-5.5%.

Govt to launch eMPF platform in June

The platform will reduce admin costs.

Gov’t to cut taxes on salaries and profit for FY23-24

In FY2023-24, the government sent out 2.44 million tax returns.

Construction sector stagnates due to rising costs and competition

Private and non-private residential construction works also fell in 1Q24.

SFC probes Segantii for insider trading charges

The SFC pressed charges against the firm, its founder, and former trader.