HKETO Jakarta Supports 2025 Dragon Boat Festival, Strengthening Ties Between Hong Kong and Indonesia.

HKETO Jakarta supports Jakarta International Dragon Boat Festival

​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta) today (July 26) supported the Jakarta International Dragon Boat Festival (JIDBF) 2025 held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, the Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, shared that both Jakarta and Hong Kong have strong passion for dragon boating, and the dragon boat festivals held in the two places have connected people from all over the world. She further highlighted Hong Kong's robust tourism sector, noting that the city welcomed nearly 45 million visitors in 2024, representing a 31 per cent year-on-year increase, while the number of Indonesian tourists rose by 43 per cent compared to the previous year.

Miss Cheng also invited the participants to visit Hong Kong to experience its rich culture, savour its diverse culinary delights and take part in mega events and sporting activities, all within a Muslim-friendly environment.

The JIDBF 2025 brought together nine international teams comprising over 230 athletes and attracted some 1 000 spectators. The HKETO Jakarta invited two Hong Kong dragon boat teams to participate in the festival, aiming to strengthen people-to-people and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Indonesia. Both teams delivered outstanding performance in the competition.

Launched in 2017 with the support of the HKETO Jakarta, the JIDBF has grown into a signature local event and an important platform for international cultural exchange.

HKETO Jakarta supports Jakarta International Dragon Boat Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO Jakarta supports Jakarta International Dragon Boat Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO Jakarta supports Jakarta International Dragon Boat Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Scam alert related to banks

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.

Bank

Type of scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing email

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

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