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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

TOKYO, Mar 22, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Japan’s only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”) has issued a white paper on the carbon impact of individual transactions made using various payment methods in Japan. The carbon emissions were calculated by Your Arbor Inc. (“Arbor”). The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate action outlined by the international community are gaining momentum, and are being systematically implemented in Japan. Simultaneously, there is a substantial increase in interest at the individual consumer level. However, JCB acknowledges that further discussion is needed on how this can contribute to the SDGs and climate action. ... Read more

EPD issues warning letter to operator of GREEN@HUNG HOM to command proper cleanup of recyclables during holidays ******************************************************************************************      The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is very concerned about the situation of large amount of recyclables piling up outside the GREEN@HUNG HOM Recycling Store during the Christmas holiday. The EPD immediately instructed the operator to rectify the situation upon learning of the incident. The operator had then cleaned up all the recyclables outside the Recycling Store yesterday morning (December 26).      A spokesperson for the EPD said, “The department has issued instructions to all operators of Recycling Store, requesting them to pay special ... Read more

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 Moonbank as referred to on the website (https://www.moonbank.me) does not have the authorization of the Monetary Authority under the Banking Ordinance (the Ordinance) to carry on banking business, or the business of taking deposits, in Hong Kong; and Moonbank does not have the approval of the MA to establish a local representative office in Hong Kong under the Ordinance.             Given the global nature ... Read more

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today issued its first “Honda ESG Data Book 2023,” and made it available on the company website. Disclosure material For a diverse range of Honda stakeholders, the Honda ESG Data Book 2023 comprehensively summarizes Honda’s approach to sustainability and initiatives toward the fulfillment of the Honda 2030 Vision – to serve people worldwide with the joy of expanding their life’s potential – from the perspectives of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance). As one of the tools to enhance communications with its shareholders, Honda has been issuing the “Honda Sustainability Report” on an annual basis. In addition, ... Read more