Scam alert related to banks
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 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 and internet banking login screens |
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited |
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens |
Chong Hing Bank 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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Mainland karaoke brand Star Party KTV opens two stores in Hong Kong to expand market
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (January 27) that Mainland karaoke brand Star Party KTV has officially opened two new stores in Hong Kong, located in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, and Causeway Bay. This move injects fresh momentum into the local entertainment and consumption industry and marks a significant milestone in the company's global expansion journey.
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau said, "We warmly welcome Star Party KTV's expansion into Hong Kong with the simultaneous opening of two stores. As an international commercial and cultural hub, Hong Kong is a springboard for Mainland enterprises going global, and it is an ideal base for innovative cultural and entertainment companies like Star Party KTV to operate internationally. We look forward to witnessing Star Party KTV leveraging Hong Kong as a launchpad to bring its unique social entertainment experience to the global market."
The Founder and Chairman of Star Party, Mr Jason Weng, said, "Hong Kong converges global high-quality capital, talent, and cultural resources, with a high receptiveness to cutting-edge technology applications. This aligns perfectly with our development direction of reinventing the cultural entertainment experience through AI. Hong Kong has the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support from the Mainland and being closely connected to the world, serving as a critical springboard for brands to go global and connecting them efficiently with market resources across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond."
He added, "We position our Hong Kong office as the Asia-Pacific regional headquarters, serving as the strategic decision-making hub to plan and co-ordinate the brand's market expansion and localisation strategies across the region. Moving forward, we will use Hong Kong as a launchpad to enter key Southeast Asian markets such as Singapore and Malaysia."
Founded in 2011, Star Party KTV has opened over 1 000 stores covering more than 140 Mainland cities. The brand is leveraging AI-powered interactive systems and multi-sensory entertainment environments to revolutionise the traditional karaoke experience. It combines diverse entertainment scenarios like karaoke, board games, and mobile e-sports, while enhancing consumer experience and interaction through online platforms like WeChat mini programmes, Xiaohongshu, and live streaming, delivering a new, integrated online-to-offline entertainment and consumption model.
For more information about Star Party KTV, please visit: www.szxjhui.com.
To download photos, please visit: www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720331658527.
Mainland karaoke brand Star Party KTV opens two stores in Hong Kong to expand market Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Mainland karaoke brand Star Party KTV opens two stores in Hong Kong to expand market Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
