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UPS to cut 30,000 jobs and close 24 sites as Amazon volume “glide-down” continues

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces Amazon delivery volume, even as the company beat earnings estimates and forecast higher revenue for the year.

Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

Tesla stock in focus ahead of results as Wall Street debates growth vs profitability

Tesla is set for a key earnings test as investors watch margins, demand and pricing strategy, with the results expected to influence sentiment across the EV and tech markets.

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...

EU and India finalize “mother of all deals” as tariffs fall and market access expands

The EU and India finalized a landmark free trade agreement aimed at cutting tariffs on most goods, easing access for services and investment, and reshaping trade ties across a combined market of about 2 billion people.

Storm Chandra batters UK and Ireland with flooding, school closures and travel disruption

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds to the UK and Ireland, triggering flooding, rescues, school closures, flight and ferry cancellations, and widespread power outages.

Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amidst Protests and Economic Strain

Iran's currency, the rial, hits a record low of 1.5 million against the US dollar amid ongoing protests and international pressure.

Gigi Leung: From Cantopop Sweetheart to Versatile Actress and Entrepreneur

Gigi Leung Wing-kei, born in 1976, is a Hong Kong singer and actress whose career has spanned more than three decades. Known initially as...

Tony Leung Reflects on His Acting Journey at the 2025 Far East Film Festival

It had been a while since Tony Leung Ka-fai made a high-profile appearance at a European film festival, which made his presence at the...

Étoile: A Ballet Drama That Dances Between Art and Passion

Ballet is often seen as beautiful, ethereal, even mysterious—but can it be cool? That’s the gamble behind Étoile, a new Amazon Prime Video series...

Chow Yun-fat Shines in Leong Po-chih’s Wartime Drama Hong Kong 1941

Directed by Leong Po-chih in 1984, Hong Kong 1941 is a haunting portrayal of survival during the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong, told through...

Sylvia Chang: Tireless Icon of Asian Cinema

Sylvia Chang Ai-chia shows no signs of slowing down. The 71-year-old Taiwanese film legend is actively touring festivals with Daughter’s Daughter, finalizing post-production on...

Apple TV+ Aims for Prestige with Quality-First Streaming Strategy

Since its launch in 2019, Apple TV+ has steadily built a reputation as a filmmaker-friendly streaming platform focused on prestige content. The tech giant’s...

Celine Song and Dakota Johnson Explore Modern Love in Materialists

Before becoming an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Celine Song lived the life of a playwright in New York City, working various side jobs to support her...

David Attenborough’s New Film “Ocean” Offers Hope for the Planet’s Seas

Renowned British naturalist David Attenborough, now 99, unveils a powerful new film titled Ocean, focusing on the immense challenges and surprising resilience of the...

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films in Bid to Revive U.S. Movie Industry

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a sweeping 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, arguing that the American movie industry...

Weak Hero Class 2: Park Ji-hoon’s Emotional Return in Netflix’s Gritty School Drama

Weak Hero Class 2 marks a powerful comeback for the hit Korean school drama, which first captivated audiences on Wavve in 2022. Now streaming...

Crimson Tide Turns 30: A Chillingly Relevant Nuclear Thriller

Thirty years after its release, Crimson Tide remains strikingly relevant. Directed by Tony Scott and released in May 1995, the submarine thriller imagines a...

The Dumpling Queen: A Melodramatic Biopic of Wanchai Ferry’s Founder

In "The Dumpling Queen," veteran director Andrew Lau Wai-keung attempts to bring to life the remarkable story of Zang Jianhe, the founder of the...

No Korean Films at Cannes 2025: A Sign of Industry Shift

For the first time in over a decade, no South Korean films will be featured in the official selection at this year’s Cannes Film...

Henry Golding Teases Return of Crazy Rich Asians With New TV Series

Henry Golding has revealed that he recently reunited with several of his Crazy Rich Asians collaborators as a new chapter of the franchise is...

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