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Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Lifts Hugo Boss Stake to 48%

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has lifted its Hugo Boss shareholding to 48% after an offer of €38 per share, stopping just short of full control.

Russia Fires Top VEB Economist Klepach After War-Cost Warning

Andrei Klepach, VEB's chief economist, was dismissed on August 18 after warning Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.

Global Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses

Government borrowing costs reached multi-decade highs on Tuesday after the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, driving yields higher across major economies.

Baidu Revenue Falls 4% as AI Cloud Fails to Cover Ad Slump

Baidu posted a 4% drop in second-quarter revenue to 31.3 billion yuan on Tuesday, as AI cloud growth failed to offset a continued advertising decline.

Chanel and Centre Pompidou Forge New Alliance to Champion Contemporary Chinese Art

Chanel has announced an extended three-year partnership with the Centre Pompidou, with a dedicated focus on contemporary Chinese art. This significant collaboration aims to...

China’s Music Scene Harmonizes with AI: A Revolution in Creation and Performance

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping China's music industry, ushering in an era of unprecedented creativity, efficiency, and new possibilities. From AI-powered music production tools...

China’s Box Office Roars Back in 2025, Fueled by ‘Ne Zha 2’ and ‘Zootopia 2’

China's cinematic landscape experienced a significant resurgence in 2025, with the box office surging 20 percent year-over-year to $7.41 billion. This robust recovery, a...

Hong Kong Ignites Urban Vitality and Tourism Boom with Mega Events in 2025

Hong Kong experienced a landmark year in 2025, successfully hosting a diverse array of mega events that significantly boosted tourism and revitalized urban life....

China Ushers in 2026 with Economic Optimism and Cultural Flourishing

China has welcomed 2026 with widespread celebrations and a palpable sense of optimism, building on a successful 2025 that marked the completion of its...

China’s Cultural Exports Surge, Boosting Global Soft Power

China is increasingly leveraging its cultural exports to enhance its global soft power, a shift marked by the international success of its popular culture....

AI Musicians Redefine Creativity in the Streaming Era

When most bands prepare for a performance, they rely on guitars, keyboards, and drums. British AI music creator Oliver McCann, who performs under the...

Mooni Perry Explores the Legacy of the Seven Fairies in Hong Kong

South Korean artist Mooni Perry has long been fascinated by the rituals and traditions rooted in Asian folklore, particularly those with a strong female...

Movie Theaters Bet on Premium Upgrades as Box Office Recovery Continues

Phoenix Theatres has invested $5 million to revamp its 10-screen cinema at Cleveland’s Great Northern Mall, transforming it into a luxury entertainment hub with...

Robert Redford Dies at 89: Hollywood Icon and Sundance Founder Remembered

Robert Redford, the legendary actor, director, producer, and champion of independent cinema, has died at the age of 89. He passed away at his...

Hollywood Finds Box Office Success in Video Game Adaptations

Hollywood is embracing video game adaptations like never before. For decades, studios struggled to translate gaming’s cultural power into box office success, often delivering...

Hong Kong Artists Find Inspiration in Dandong’s Borderland Art Scene

This summer, Hong Kong artists Tsang Kin-wah and Mark Chung traded the city’s sweltering humidity for Dandong, a small frontier city in northeast China...

Controversy Surrounds Postponed Release of Chinese Historical Film 731

One of the most highly anticipated Chinese films of the year has become the center of heated discussion online after its release was postponed....

Sally Yeh: The Timeless Voice of Cantopop and Hong Kong Cinema

In the vibrant cultural boom of 1980s and ’90s Hong Kong, where Cantopop defined the soundtrack of daily life and local cinema captivated audiences...

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