Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy, says Zahid

HONG KONG: Malaysia and Hong Kong have agreed to collaborate in the field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as well as the economy for mutual benefit. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it was agreed upon during his meeting with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu of the Hong Kong...

Lumps On Chow Yun Fat’s Thighs In Latest Pics Cause Worry About Actor’s Health

Hopefully its nothing serious. Hong Kong movie legend Chow Yun Fat may be days away from turning 69 but that isn’t stopping him from staying active. The avid marathon runner was spotted on Saturday (May 11) jogging around Victoria’s Peak with an unidentified woman, naturally garnering stares from passersby. However, fans have expressed concern for Fat Gor's health after pictures of him on...

Spot ETFs in Hong Kong launch softened outflow from US funds

The outflow of investments in digital assets for the fourth week in a row amounted to $251 million. According to CoinShares data, the week from April 27 to May 3 marked the first time there were any measurable outflows from newly issued U.S. ETFs. The average purchase price of the underlying ETF asset since launch is $62,200 per...

Choong Hann’s silence a sign of Hong Kong’s determination

CHENGDU: Wong Choong Hann (pic) chooses to remain mum on Hong Kong’s chances in the Thomas Cup Finals but his silence speaks volumes of their determination to beat Malaysia in their opening Group D match in Chengdu today. The former Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) singles coaching director is staying focused on his task of guiding...

HashKey halts Binance transactions amid global challenges

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey has announced that it will stop accepting deposits and handling withdrawals to and from wallets linked to Binance. In a statement released on April 19, Hashkey said the change will take effect next month, with deposits ending on May 10 and withdrawals on May 17. Hashkey did not give specific details behind its decision,...

Bitcoin halving slashes block rewards, Hong Kong OKs crypto ETFs, TON touts growth | Weekly Recap

Bitcoin witnesses massive drop after halving; Hong Kong approves launch of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs; TON takes the spotlight amid impressive growth and more top headlines from last week. Build up to the halving Being the week of the fourth Bitcoin halving, this week witnessed a proliferation of discussions surrounding the much-anticipated event...

HK Boyband Mirror Cancels KL Concert, Singapore Show Will Go On As Planned

Ticket holders will receive a full refund, and will also have the option to exchange their tickets for Mirror’s Singapore show. Hong Kong boy group Mirror was slated to bring their Mirror Feel The Passion Concert to Kuala Lumpur’s Axiata Arena later this month (April 28). Sadly, it was announced yesterday that the show has been cancelled. The twelve-piece group, made...

Bloomberg analyst predicts capital inflows into Hong Kong ETFs

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas assessed the prospects for spot cryptocurrency ETFs in Hong Kong. According to the Balchunas, his asset estimate is currently $1 billion for the first two years. The ETF analyst noted this is positive but still far from the $25 billion estimate cited by some analysts. “But a lot depends on infrastructure improvement. We...

Angelababy Makes Rare Appearance, Speaks Cantonese At HK Film Awards After Being Cancelled In China Last Year

Good to see the 35-year-old out and about again. Slowly but surely, Angelababy is making her comeback. The 35-year-old Chinese actress attended the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) as a presenter and appeared on stage with Hong Kong actor-director Stephen Fung. She was said to have flouted artiste morality guidelines in China for allegedly watching Blackpink Lisa’s Crazy Horse Paris performance last October....

Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs by Bosera and HashKey

HashKey and Bosera International have received conditional approval from the Hong Kong regulator for two spot crypto ETFs, marking a pivotal moment for Asian investors. HashKey Capital and Bosera International have secured conditional approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the region. In...