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HKMA issues alert regarding specific website ******************************************** 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://topasiafinance-hk.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 ... Read more

In the world of scuba diving, becoming a certified instructor is a dream for many enthusiasts. However, the path to achieving this goal is often filled with challenges, especially when it comes to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Revolutionizing Dive Instruction: The Unique Approach of PADI IDC Gili Islands at Oceans 5 Gili Air PADI IDC Gili Islands at Oceans 5 Gili Air In the world of scuba diving, becoming a certified instructor is a dream for many enthusiasts. However, the path to achieving this goal is often filled with challenges, especially when it comes to ... Read more

The requirements for low doc home loans in Australia have changed dramatically since the global financial crisis. Such types of loans typically offered more flexible income verification for self-employed borrowers or irregular incomes were once common but have come under more scrutiny in recent years. So the big question – are low doc home loans still available for Australian borrowers today? The short answer would be yes, but the landscape has shifted. Low doc loans – also called low documentation or stated income – allow borrowers to get a mortgage with less paperwork to prove income. Whereas a traditional home ... Read more

Quickly and easily manage daily medications, supplements, groceries with visual lists using photos and notes. Now available in the Apple Appstore. Emotive Engines, LLC launches “TapList: Photo Powered Lists” in the Apple Appstore for immediate purchase and download. TapList is a very visual list app that allows you to attach photos and notes to list items. Lists and list items are large and easy to read, and can be clearly checked off as completed if desired. It can be used to list medications with photos, water tracking, daily supplement tracking, grocery lists and much more. With TapList you can capture ... Read more

Applications invited for flag days in 2025-26 *********************************************      ​Charitable organisations wishing to hold flag days between April 2025 and March 2026 are invited to apply to the Social Welfare Department (SWD) from today (April 17) to May 16.            To enable more organisations to solicit donations through flag sales, 28 flag days in 2025-26 will be assigned as regional flag days so that three organisations can sell flags concurrently on those days, one each on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and in the New Territories. There will also be 28 territory-wide flag days to be held in the ... Read more