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Fed’s Goolsbee Urges Patience on Rate Cuts, Citing Persistent Inflation

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee emphasizes caution on interest rate cuts, stating that inflation must show a clear path to the 2% target before further reductions are considered. He highlights concerns about services inflation and the risks of premature easing.

China Holds Steady: Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged Amid Economic Balancing Act

China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.

TopFan Opens Its Fan-Community Platform to Individual Creators, Targeting the “Owned Audience” Boom

TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.

Film & Tv

Hong Kong Sci-Fi Hit ‘Back to the Past’ Shatters Box Office Records

The Hong Kong science fiction comedy film 'Back to the Past' has made a monumental impact at the box office since its release on December 31st. The movie, a...

China Holds Steady: Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged Amid Economic Balancing Act

China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.

TopFan Opens Its Fan-Community Platform to Individual Creators, Targeting the “Owned Audience” Boom

TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.

Honeywell Revises Deal for Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Business, Slashing Price to $1.79 Billion

Honeywell International Inc. has successfully renegotiated its agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey Plc's Catalyst...

Israel’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

The Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady at 4% due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential conflict with Iran, despite easing inflation and a strong shekel.

New Documentary Honors CPV Veterans Through Contemporary Eyes

Seventy years have passed since the end of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53). Throughout these decades, numerous documentaries have...

China to Launch Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu

China is set to introduce international awards encompassing various areas of cultural exchange, including films and television series, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, as revealed...

Actor’s Strike Causes Rescheduling of “Dune: Part Two”

Warner Bros has decided to delay the November release of the much-anticipated sequel, "Dune: Part Two," until March, due to the ongoing Hollywood actors'...

Divine Detectives: The Allure of Religious Sleuths on TV

There's an undeniable charm that comes with seeing individuals clad in religious garb diving into the murky world of mysteries and crime-solving. Perhaps it’s...

Anson Lo Hon-ting Shines in ‘It Remains’: A Kelvin Shum Masterpiece

When Anson Lo Hon-ting, the famous face from the Cantopop boy band Mirror, first tried his luck in Showbiz Spy as a movie protagonist,...

China’s Summer Economic Surge: Film, Travel, and Retail

In the recent months, China has showcased remarkable growth across various sectors, epitomizing its resilience and the nation's ability to bounce back stronger, especially...

China’s Cinematic Surge: A Record-Breaking Summer

In a turn of events that has astounded global film enthusiasts and professionals alike, China's film market has exhibited a breathtaking resurgence this summer....

“Zombieverse”: Netflix’s Genre-Bending Reality TV Innovation

The world of reality television is ever-evolving, and Netflix's recent foray into the mix with "Zombieverse" has definitely garnered attention, albeit of a mixed...

“Miss Shampoo”: Giddens Ko Ching-teng’s Eccentric Romantic Comedy

Taiwanese film visionary Giddens Ko Ching-teng, not content to merely pen stories, brings his own 2010 novel, "Precisely Out of Control," to the big...

Johnnie To Kei-fung: Balancing Art and Commerce in Hong Kong Cinema

In the dynamic realm of the Hong Kong film industry, Johnnie To Kei-fung's name has been synonymous with innovation and versatility. During a 2003...

Chinese TV Dramas Gain Traction in Southeast Asia

Praphaphan Thaingamsin, a young Thai graduate, is enamored by the latest Chinese fantasy costume drama, Till the End of The Moon. While the drama's...

Celebrating Mao Zedong’s Legacy: Film and TV Drama Mark 130th Birth Anniversary

The Chinese entertainment industry is preparing to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Mao Zedong's birth with a captivating film and a gripping television drama,...

The Evolution of Barbie: A Lens into Feminism and Gender Performance

When Ruth Marianna Handler first brought Barbie to the world's stage, a market researcher advised her to emphasize the potential for Barbie dolls to...

Han Hyo-joo: Celebrating 20 Years of Stellar Performances

Celebrating two decades in the entertainment industry, the radiant Han Hyo-joo has established herself as a tour de force in the Korean film and...

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