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How Ngong Ping 360 is preparing for HK opening
The Hong Kong government said on April 14 that several types of premises would reopen, including theme parks. Earlier, the Hong Kong Tourism Board predicted that Hong Kong will receive around 9.6…
‘Blatant racism’: Hong Kong TV series ‘Barrack O’Karma 1968’ receives…
The concept of "Asian fishing," in which people of non-Asian descent use makeup, clothing, or other means to appear East Asian, is not new to the entertainment industry. For a long time it has been used to stereotype a particular part of…
Video: Hong Kong TVB drama ignites ‘brownface’ line with Filipino role
by Jerome Taylor and Su Xinqi
A Hong Kong TV show has angered a Filipino character played by a local actress who darkened her skin, in Asia's latest "brownface" incident.
Broadcaster TVB has cast Hong Kong-Canadian…
HARRY FERNANDES’ NEW HINDI/MARATHI FILM ‘VEDA’ MUHURAT HELD IN DUBAI
HARRY FERNANDES' NEW HINDI/MARATHI FILM 'VEDA' MUHURAT HELD IN DUBAI
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: The production house “Veda House of Talent” and the film “Karma Productions” produced by Hemangini Kaj and titled “VEDA -!-->!-->…
South Korea to build a new arena in Seoul just for K-pop
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Korean internet giant Kakao are teaming up to build an arena entirely dedicated to K-pop performances in the Chang-dong, Dobong-gu area of Seoul, South Korea .
Named Seoul Arena, its construction…
dentsu HK taps Napoleon Biggs as chief consultant
Advertising giant Densu International Hong Kong has appointed Napoleon Biggs as its new chief consultant. He will report to Simone Tam, CEO of dentsu International Hong Kong. Biggs will provide…
KPOP, the musical, will debut on Broadway this year
K-Pop, the South Korean musical genre that has taken the world by storm in recent years, is set to make its Broadway debut as a musical, KPOP. The show will be headlined by K-Pop star Luna, marking her debut on the famed stage.
Korean…
Viu is the No. 1 premium video-on-demand service in Greater Southeast Asia with the highest number…
Viu's focus on the best Asian content and original Viu titles continue to prove themselves a success with viewers and partners of Asia HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viu, PCCW leader in…
Meet “style guru” Farah Khan. Courtesy: Karan Johar
Farah Khan in Karan's video (Courtesy: karanjohar)Strong pointsKaran Johar shared a video onlineThe video features Farah KhanKaran takes fashion lessons with FarahKaran Johar and Farah Khan do not miss an opportunity to poke…
Completion of Macau Pass acquisition by Alibaba subsidiary
Alibaba subsidiary AGTech Holdings Limited announced today (Thursday) that it has completed a proposed HK$778 million (US$100 million) acquisition of SAR's only mobile payment provider, Macau Pass Holding Ltd, in a…
Kpop Top Manager Park Chung Min Joins HMVOD (8103.HK), Building Next Netflix
HONG KONG, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About March 21, 2022HMVOD Limited ("Company") announces the appointment of Mr. Park Chung Min, as Executive Director of the Company. Mr. Park, current CEO of Lionheart Entertainment…
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort reports highs and lows in 2021 as it looks to the future
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has released its annual financial report. There are ups and downs as the station continues to battle the impacts of COVID-19. The station has seen substantial growth in 2021 with local attendance up 117%…
Words must translate into action for China’s rally to continue
Stocks in Hong Kong and China pause Friday after an intense two-day rally, the strongest since the results of the 1998 Asian financial crisis. The Hang Seng is up 15.9% despite falling by 0.4% today. But it was the…
Virtual art exhibitions you can see from Hong Kong
Another set of restrictions may be in place, but you can still get your dose of online culture with these virtual art exhibits from Hong Kong and around the world.
To combat the fifth and toughest wave of Covid-19 to date, Hong Kong has…
Gambling stocks see another fall as Covid restrictions on the continent increase
Share prices of Macau gambling dealers signaled another plunge today (Monday) as pandemic woes continue to plague the SAR's tourism industry.
After the close of trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at 4:30…
A Quick Look at World Affairs – Taipei Times
JAPANHousehold spending plummets
Households cut spending in January amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 and renewed restrictions…
China Prepaid Cards and Digital Wallets Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Tech…
DUBLIN, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "China Prepaid Cards and Digital Wallets Business and Investment Opportunity Data Book - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude and Behavior, Retail Spending" report has…
Canela Media Appoints Rosa I. Maceira as Director of Human Resources | News
NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Mediaan industry-leading minority-owned digital media…
Activation Group (9919.HK) 2021 Full-Year Results Reach Record High | Taiwan News
Net profit increased significantly by 307.1% year-on-year to approx. 102.6 million RMB
HIGHLIGHTS OF RESULTS (as of December 31, 2021) Revenue grew 97.4% year-on-year to…
10 films with a woman to watch on International Women’s Day 2022
Womanhood is something to celebrate every day - but March 8 is UNESCO-recognized International Women's Day, and there's no better way to mark the occasion than with movies featuring a female lead role.
On International Women's Day, we…
National Arts Group announces joint venture with National Treasury and First Bullion to create…
HONG KONG, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Arts Entertainment Group Holdings Limited ("National arts"or the"Company" ; with its subsidiaries called the "Group"; Stock Code: 8228.HK) announce the creation of a joint venture (JV) with…
Hong Kong Arts Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Global Audiences Through Online…
LOS ANGELES & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 28, 2022--The year 2022 marks the 50th edition of the…
Transmit Entertainment 2021/22 interim results achieve turnaround, revenue more than doubles to…
HONG KONG, February 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Transmit Entertainment Limited (“Transmit Entertainment” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1326) today announced its interim results not audited for…
Combined Toy & Edu China, Baby & Stroller China and Licensing China Fair Moves to May •…
Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.
The international trade show landscape continues to change.
Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd reprograms the handset Toy & Edu China, Baby & Stroller China and Licensing China show which was…
Galaxy terminated all VIP junket deals, “wait and see” approach for related satellite…
Galaxy Entertainment Group does not have any VIP junket operator deals at the moment, Vice Chairman Francis Lui Yiu Tung revealed today (Wednesday).
"In terms of VIP lounges and junket operators, I think that's…
HK star Jacky Cheung says at home that even the pet turtle is more important than him
Jacky Cheung is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong's entertainment industry. But, according to the 60-year-old, he is ranked last at home – he!-->…
Event Preview: FILMART – WORLD SCREEN
The Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) returns with an online event from March 14-17. The decision to go virtual again was made with public safety as the primary concern, according to a FILMART organizer, and in…
Vivian Chan, Founding President of HKPTA, on PropTech Innovation
Vivian Chan, Founding President of the Hong Kong PropTech Association (HKPTA), tells us about her journey within the organization and shares her thoughts on building a PropTech ecosystem.
Many family-owned real estate businesses in this…
Animoca Brands and Brinc Launch New US$30 Million Guild Accelerator Program to Strengthen Global…
the Guild Accelerator Program aims to enable millions of people around the world to generate income by participating in P2E games through crypto gaming guilds. Admission to the program is prioritized for guilds committed to…
Poly Culture Group (HKG:3636) may have problems allocating its capital
Finding a business that has the potential to grow significantly isn't easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key financial metrics. Among other things, we will want to see two things; first, growth to return to on capital…
Rupali Ganguly aka Anu plans to run away but is confused about ‘kiske saath’? MaAn fans…
From Monisha to Anupamaa, Rupali Ganguly has come a long way. She became a household name when she played the lead role in Rajan Shahi's hit show Anupamaa. Her chemistry with Gaurav Khanna trying out the role of Anuj Kapadia is loved…
10 Crazy Rich Asian Billionaires To Keep On Your Radar
As of February 8, 2022, the following list of individuals represents the richest of the rich in Asia.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which is a comprehensive and daily updated registry of billionaires tracking their…
ASEAN news headlines at 10 p.m. Friday (January 4, 2022)
Malaysia:Covid-19 Watch: New Covid-19 cases climb to 7,234 new daily casesCovid-19: New cases in Sabah nearly double to 909More than 12.1 million adults in!-->…
Alternative views: Genting HK liquidation marks the start of a new era for Lim
It's easy to see why gambling tycoon Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay decided to put Genting Hong Kong Ltd (Genting HK) into liquidation.
Under pressure from creditors, including financial groups in Germany, and operating under uncertain conditions due…
EXCLUSIVE Tencent plans to take over US streaming company DouYu private -sources
People walk past a booth of live-streaming platform Douyu at the ChinaJoy digital entertainment exhibition in Shanghai, China July 28, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterJan 27…
‘And just like that…’ Star Cathy Ang on Asian Representation
In case you weren't aware, sex and the city is back. Back as And just like that... and back with stars like Cathy Ang on the cast list.
And just like that... was all the hype when it was released late last year in December 2021. Among…
Analysis: a metaverse with Chinese characteristics is a clean and compliant metaverse
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - How will the Chinese metaverse evolve? Look at the letter "c". Clean, censored, compliant, and encryption-free is the expert view.The descriptions point to the long shadow cast by Chinese authorities who have…
Viu doubles its original productions for Asia
Announcing the Upcoming 2022 List in Six Languages and an Expanded List of Korean and Chinese Originals Across Asia
HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, January 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viu, PCCW's leading…
Sony seeks new partners for transformative EV project – executive
Sony seeks partners to turn cars into entertainment spacesTransformation of cars similar to the rise of smartphonesTOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Sony Group (6758.T) is likely to add new technology partners to its electric vehicle (EV) project…
FirstFT: Microsoft is making a huge bet on the video game industry
Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribe to our Asia, Europe/Africa Where Americas edition to send it straight to your inbox every morning of the weekMicrosoft unveiled its biggest acquisition…
Microsoft to Gobble Activision in $69 Billion Metaverse Bet
Biggest deal in the gaming industry and cash purchaseMicrosoft would become the world number 3 in video gamesOffers a 45% bounty for the maker of "Call of Duty"Jan 18 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) is buying 'Call of Duty' maker…
GGRAsia – Macau Casino Hong Kong Operations Gathering After Gambling Bill Details
Macau casino operations gather in Hong Kong after gambling bill details…
Revamped TVN offers more premium K content
Since its launch in September, the Smart GigaPlay app has provided some of the most exclusive sports and entertainment content for subscribers. Last month it carried subscribers to New York and Seoul, as I watched the 2021 iHeart…
Global Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Systems Market Outlook 2022 – Industrial Computing
the Automatic Fare Collection Systems (AFC) The market report provides a detailed analysis of the global market size, regional and country level market size, segmentation market growth, market share, competitive landscape, market…
Global brand licensing market 2022-2028 (impact of Covid-19) | The Walt Disney Company , Meredith…
LP INFORMATION made a brilliant attempt to analyze in an elaborate and meticulous manner the Trademark license market in its last report. All the market forecasts presented in the report are genuine and reliable.
The Brand…
HKBN and TP-Link Partner to Drive Mass Adoption of Wi-Fi 6
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HONG KONG, Jan. 10, 2022 / PRNewswire / - Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (“HKBN”) is pleased to announce the close collaboration with TP-Link, a global leader in networking…
Deployment of Malaysia’s financial sector master plan slated for late January – OpenGov…
Malaysia's Financial Sector Master Plan 2022-2026 will be launched on the first day of MyFintech Week 2022 (MyFW 2022). According to Malaysia's Digital Economy Plan 2021, the global economy, including Malaysia, continues to face severe…
Best cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, Solana is losing its charm; Polkadot gathers 4%
New Delhi: The cryptocurrency market traded mixed on Monday. Traders were however returning to riskier assets after a holiday break. Markets will wait for global signals for a sharp move in any direction.
Six of the top 10 digital tokens…
Actress Betty White has died aged 99
Comedian and actress Betty White, who capped an 80-year career as America's geriatric sweetheart after Emmy-winning roles on television sitcoms "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died less than three weeks…
Denise Ho Arrested in Hong Kong in Crackdown on “Stand News”
Denise Ho performing live in 2016. Photo credit: KeiwaiyinCantopop singer, actress and free speech activist Denise Ho has been arrested in connection with a crackdown on News from the stand, a pro-democracy information platform based in…
Cathay Media and Education Group (HKG: 1981) may have difficulty using its capital efficiently
What trends should we look for if we are to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a perfect world, we would like a business to invest more capital in their business and ideally the returns from that capital…
How 2021 has changed the fashion market in China
A year of crisis and disruption hasn't slowed down the world's largest fashion market, but it is reshaping it.While sales of luxury goods in China are expected to roughly double next year compared to 2019, according to BoF and McKinsey's…
Factbox: “Oh my God, buy it! »How does direct shopping in China work?
SHANGHAI, Dec.21 (Reuters) - China's imposition of $ 210 million in tax evasion fine on Viya, an internet celebrity dubbed "the queen of live streaming," highlights the speed with which the industry has grown to become one of the most…
Hard numbers: Turkey loves Africa, Hong Kong election turnout, Spidey conquers box office, COVID…
The first major issue is with more COVID variants and how countries are responding to them.Everyone is now panicking over omicron, which so far appears to be more contagious and potent for vaccines than previous variants. It also appears,…
Is Strawbear Entertainment Group’s (HKG: 2125) mixed financial data the reason for its dismal…
Strawbear Entertainment Group (HKG: 2125) had a rough three-month period with its share price falling 29%. It is possible that the markets ignored the various financial statements of the company and decided to bow to negative…
China-based mobile game developer and publisher Qingci Games is listed on the Main Board of the Hong…
HONG KONG, Dec. 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - A China-based mobile game developer and publisher, Qingci Games Inc. (“Qingci Games” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code : 6633.HK), now listed on the main…
The future of junket promoters is uncertain but existence is possible within a smaller role –…
Local analysts and gaming researchers were divided over whether the junket industry will still have a role in the future SAR gaming industry, after the repeated 'hits' the industry has suffered this month. .…
Support the Alton NH fire department and win 2 snowmobiles
Alton Fire Department has 2 Polaris snowmobiles with trailer up for tender How would you like to put a big smile on someone's face by placing some Polaris snowmobiles under the tree this year for that special someone in your life? The…
The flagship event of the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum on the second day | Taiwan News
APRU MetaGame conference focused on education, talent and the future of esports
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach -…
Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum officially opens today
Industry leaders and elite esports meet at Cyberport as digital entertainment continues to grow steadily HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - December 10, 2021 - The grand opening of the annual Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF)…
DoorDash Employs Full Time Workers For Fast Delivery To New York City, Retail News, AND Retail
Starting Monday, DoorDash offers grocery delivery in 15 minutes or less in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York.But instead of the army of workers it typically relies on to fill orders, DoorDash is forming a new company - called DashCorps -…
Amid Evergrande Crisis, More Chinese Developers To Issue Asset-Backed Securities, Real Estate News,…
BEIJING: Some of China's top real estate developers are planning to issue short-term asset-backed securities, a further sign that regulators are slightly widening financial channels for developers amid the Evergrande debt crisis. China…
TCL Electronics: 01070.HK) and Tencent START Cloud Gaming Launch Joint Lab and Partnership to…
TCL Electronics (01070.HK) and Tencent START Cloud Gaming
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Cloud Village makes poor business debut in Hong Kong
By Clarence Leong Music streaming company Cloud Village Inc. made a lackluster debut in the Hong Kong market on Thursday amid a difficult environment for Chinese tech stocks. Shares of NetEase Inc., which raised HK $ 3.28…
Macau arrests 11 people for illegal gambling and money laundering
A logo of Macau's junket operator Suncity Group is seen at a gaming fair in Macau, China on November 18, 2015. REUTERS / Bobby Yip // File PhotoRegister now for FREE and unlimited access to reuters.comRegister nowHONG KONG, Nov.28 (Reuters)…
From Grammy nominations list to buying Sony’s $ 100 million stock – this is MBW’s…
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide's weekly roundup - where we make sure you've caught the five biggest stories that have made the headlines in the past seven days. MBW's roundup is supported by Centtrip, which helps more than 500 of the…
Wynn Macau to help pay off HK $ 6million to VIP player
A court has ordered Wynn Macau to help pay off HK $ 6million (US $ 769,447) plus interest to a VIP player who had his funds stolen in the property's VIP room.
Joint responsibility
A Macau court ruled that Wynn Resorts must help return…
Insiders who bought this year lost HK $ 253,000 as Beijing Sports and Entertainment Industry Group…
The recent 11% drop in Beijing Sports and Entertainment Industry Group Limited (HKG: 1803) could be a blow to insiders who bought HK $ 1.5 million worth of shares at an average purchase price of HK $ 0.22 over the past 12 months. This…
2 ETFs for investors who believe Chinese stocks will win after Biden-Xi ‘summit’
Long-term Chinese equity investors have had a volatile year so far in 2021. The state's heavy hand on technology, online education and real estate names has put significant pressure on these investors. actions. For example, this is how…
Today’s transactions Mergers and acquisitions
Nov. 18 (Reuters) - The following deals, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures were reported at 9:00 p.m. GMT on Thursday:** Data intelligence specialist GB Group (GBGP.L) has announced that it will purchase its US counterpart Acuant…
The global rise of Asian cinema
We trace the global rise of Asian cinema, from blockbusters to independent arthouse.
At this precise moment, the world is in the grip of Squid game, the violence-infused South Korean series that set Netflix records (to 111 million…
NAGA: 48 new assets available for trading on NAGA
Gone are the days when only Wall Street invested in stocks. Nowadays, more and more young people are acquiring and trading assets on a daily basis. And to open up more trading…
Latest updates: Beyond Meat tumbles 17% after blaming weak outlook on “continuing…
Uber's policy of charging a "wait time" fee if a customer takes more than two minutes to board the vehicle discriminates against people with disabilities, a lawsuit brought against the company by the company has alleged. US Department of…
Has Hong Kong actor Louis Koo kept his marriage, 10-year-old son and divorce from fans?
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo (古天天) has had a pretty clean love life. Most know him for his absence of scandals, his good works and of course, his long career. However, recently a Hong Kong entertainment reporter claimed that Louis got…
K-drama fans expect cameos from their favorite spots in Hong Kong following the partnership between…
The Hong Kong Tourist Board (HKTB) has signed a three-year deal with CJ ENM, one of Asia's leading entertainment groups, to promote Hong Kong as a travel destination through broadcasts Korean drama and variety television. The HKTB is…
China Sports Dispute Resolution Annual Review (2020)
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APE issues profit warning over 85% revenue drop through September 2021 – Reuters
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Gaming and esports company Penta Esports has announced the end of the first month of the "Penta Amateur League" with World Cricket Championship 3 on mobile and Gran Turismo Sport on PlayStation 4 and…
Chinese stock pickers reshape Xi’s ‘common prosperity’ portfolios
Investors look at an electronic board displaying stock information at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China, March 7, 2016. REUTERS / Aly SongSHANGHAI, Nov. 2 (Reuters) - Chinese stock investors swap big names in tech for "little giants" and…
From girl groups to ‘King Maker’, Hong Kong singer Kira Chan proves her skeptics wrong…
As a child, Kira Chan Wai-suen was told by her singing teacher that she lacked the natural talent to become a singer.This scathing The assessment did not deter her, however, and from the age of 15, Chan began entering all kinds of…
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, to raise up to $ 1.8 billion in Hong…
BYD, the Chinese battery and electric car maker backed by Warren Buffett, is looking to raise up to US $ 1.8 billion in a follow-up Hong Kong IPO.The Shenzhen-based electric vehicle maker aims to sell 50 million new shares with a price…
Su Hua will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors while Cheng Yixiao will serve as CEO
HONG KONG, October 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Kuaishou Technology (HK: 1024) (the “Company” or “Kuaishou”) today announced that co-founder Mr. Su Hua has ceased to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company, and the…
HKBN Reports Strong Full Year Results for FY21, Emerging Stronger and Transformed for Post COVID-19…
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HKBN announces strong full year results for fiscal 21
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Evergrande unit says it’s on track for project delivery, featured coupon
(Bloomberg) - Some investors received a coupon on a dollar bond from the China Evergrande group before the grace period ended on Saturday, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Bloomberg's Most ReadThe original deadline was…
What’s new for the KWEB portfolio this year
China's internet industry has had a tough year with regulations aimed at redefining the space and the businesses that inhabit it. Amid all this, the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) is experiencing record inflows as it continues…
Galaxy subscribes for 100 million RMB to BOC “green bonds”
Galaxy Entertainment Group said it invested 100 million RMB (125 million MOP / 15.6 million US dollars) in "green bonds" issued by Bank of China Limited, Macau branch.The bank listed MOP 1 billion in biodiversity-themed green bonds maturing…
Prominent celebrities who have changed their names
The names we are born with shape our personality and stay with us for life. However, many of us growing up switched to a different name for a variety of reasons. While for some it denotes a new beginning, for others it is an alternative…
RHCO ANNOUNCES COOPERATION WITH WORLDLINE
Hong Kong, China, Oct 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Readen Holding Corporation (OTC: RHCO), a venture capital firm engaged in the fintech, online payments and e-commerce industries, announced today that its wholly owned…
Stock Market Today: Dow Expected to Slide as Inflation Fears Hold, Bitcoin Rises
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Chinese GDP growth slowed in the last quarter, data showed Monday.…
Litian Pictures Holdings (HKG: 9958) returns on capital do not reflect the company well
Did you know that certain financial measures can provide clues about a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business will display two trends; first growth to recover on capital employed (ROCE) and on the other hand, an increase amount…