TAIPEI, March 17 - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Tuesday said he believed the U.S.' internal review process for the sale of a second package of arms to the island is proceeding on schedule.
Carbon trading limits the amount of carbon dioxide an organization can emit. To emit more, organizations must buy unused carbon emission allowances from others. A global study has found that in the fight against climate change, carbon trading is more effective than carbon
Financial commitments, such as repayment of credit cards, eat into the bulk of their monthly budget.
KABUL, March 17 (Reuters) - At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on a drug users rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul, the deputy spokesman of the Afghan Taliban government said on Tuesday. Pakistan rejected the claim as
President Donald Trump spent his first year back in power disparaging US allies. Now he wants them to help America in the Iran war -- and they are none too enthusiastic. From tariffs to insults and threatening to invade Greenland, Trump has rarely missed an opportunity in
Navigating monolithic icebergs, massive ocean waves and sub-zero snowstorms, CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator is a workhorse for Antarctic science. In just over 11 years and spread across seven voyages, the vessel has now spent the equivalent of one full year, or more
The Ink Factory has rounded out the supporting ensemble for its Chinese-language “The Night Manager” series, naming six cast members and two special appearances as the production heads into its late 2026 premiere window on Youku. The news was timed to the company’s presence at
The 'One Battle After Another' star lost to Madigan in the best supporting actress category.
March 17 (Reuters) - Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates returned to normal after temporary precautionary measures were lifted, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday, citing the country's General Civil Aviation Authority. Earlier on Tuesday, the authority announced a
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Monday: - Stocks rise as oil prices cool - Global markets mostly rose as oil prices pulled back, with investors focused on the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf waterway through which a fifth of global crude oil passes,
One particularly well-known fact about the moon is that it doesn't have much of a magnetosphere to speak of. There's no blanket to protect it from the solar wind ravaging its surface, blowing away its atmosphere and charging the notoriously dangerous dust particles that make up
Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.
Some Southeast Asian destinations are feeling the strain from flight cancellations and rising prices, but others such as Malaysia may be better positioned to weather – or even benefit from – the upheaval, say industry players.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) blamed his primary defeat to state Rep. Steve Toth (R ) on “misinformation” about his ventures in the stock market. Crenshaw said voters were told that he made millions from insider trading, which was not true. “A large part of this election was
Fresh off equipping Team USA athletes with smartphones at the Winter Olympics, Samsung has unveiled its latest release, with a phone that seamlessly merges the conveniences and tools demanded by users today, with forward-thinking, AI features that anticipate the needs of
Contents Panda is bowing supernatural horror “The Other Side” at Hong Kong FilMart. Directed by Kim Jung-min and produced by Nalgae Entertainment (“Rhapsody for the Dead,” “Fantasy of the Girls”), the film stars Cha Sun-woo (“The Cursed,” “Reply 1994”) and Lee Lu-da (“Rinza
Beijing-based sales company Hugoeast has revealed its lineup at the Hong Kong FilMart. Heading up the slate is feature film “Shanghai Wonton,” produced by Shanghai Artown Film and directed by Wu Tiange. The film follows retired engineer Lao Wang, who lives a quiet life in
Hong Kong’s FilMart continues to anchor Asia’s screen industry, serving as a hub where global producers, distributors, and innovators converge. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the city’s leading trade promotion agency, the event has grown over
Ticketmaster was seemingly not ready for the influx of hopeful Taylor Swift fans logging onto the digital ticketing platform when sales for the Eras Tour launched Nov. 15, 2022. Within minutes of the first "verified fan" presales opening, the Ticketmaster site began crashing,
The celebrated guitarist reveals the heavy emotional work that went into his new Blue Morpho , and gives an update on his main band's touring plans
Hong Kong’s FilMart celebrates a milestone this year, marking 30 years as the linchpin of Asia’s film and television market. From its origins as a regional trade hub to its current stature as a global meeting point for producers, distributors and innovators, FilMart has
Thai production and marketing outfit Shinesaeng Ad.Venture has forged a strategic partnership with 66cc — formerly known as Distribution Workshop — and Kongkiat Production to launch action-drama film “Prasert,” with the project making its first international market appearance
MBC C&I’s AI Contents Lab is at Hong Kong FilMart with its most ambitious slate to date, anchored by “Raphael,” an 80-minute feature billed as one of the world’s first entirely AI-generated feature film, as the Seoul-based operation seeks to expand its international footprint
The upcoming doc will follow the band as they make their fifth studio album, Arirang
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - A Palestinian woman was released on bond from a Texas immigration detention center on Monday after a judge's order, the last pro-Palestinian activist held under the Trump administration's crackdown on protests against Israel's
Trinity Media has boarded Hong Kong and Taiwan distribution rights to “Bluefish,” the Korea-Malaysia-Indonesia co-production featuring Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi and Yayan Ruhian, ahead of the project’s market debut at Hong Kong FilMart. Autumn Sun Co. will debut the film’s
Thailand’s Benetone Films and Fearfolks have set Pae Arak and Weir Sukollawat to lead the cast of “Cher,” an upcoming Thai horror epic currently in pre-production in Bangkok. Arak is known for “The Stone” and “In Youth We Trust,” while Sukollawat previously starred in “Bangkok
Taiwanese filmmaker Lu Po-Shun, whose short film “Wild Tides” won best director at the 2017 Taipei Film Awards and best film in the international competition at the Tel Aviv Intl. Student Film Festival, is making his feature debut with “Will You Still Be My Friend.” The project
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy’s vaccine agenda runs into roadblock Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to U.S. vaccine policy were effectively nullified on Monday
Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the intricate processes governing how DNA works and organizes itself in the genome. A team of FSU researchers together with colleagues at North Carolina State
Taiwanese filmmaker Chin Chia-hua, whose debut feature “Trouble Girl” (2023) earned recognition at the Golden Horse and the Asian Film awards, returns to the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) with his sophomore feature, “A Ghost in the Market.” The project, which has
A redesigned cancer immunotherapy is showing striking early results after decades of disappointment with similar drugs. Researchers engineered a more powerful CD40 agonist antibody and changed how it’s delivered—injecting it directly into tumors instead of into the bloodstream.
A feature film reboot of “1 Litre of Tears,” one of Japan’s most beloved books, leads a three-title slate from Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures at Hong Kong FilMart, alongside an animated youth romance and a sibling drama centered on autism. Targeting a 2027 release with Nishikido
The Tides of Fortune update will let players craft a customizable ship and sail it across a simulated ocean.
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
At the Oscars on Sunday night, ballet legend Misty Copeland put her pointe shoes back on for an ensemble performance of “I Lied to You.” The original song from “Sinners” is featured in one of, if not the most memorable scenes in the film. Miles Caton’s character, Sammie, sings
The measure is a bid to conserve Sri Lanka's scarce fuel reserves as it prepares for a prolonged war in the Middle East, officials say.
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU
Sekiro: No Defeat is the anime version of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The Crunchyroll series looks like it's carving out its own style in a new trailer
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The Chinese actress spoke about her experiences on the film that made her a global star during a masterclass session in Hong Kong.
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Nippon TV and MakerVille, the content creation, artist management and events arm of Hong Kong’s PCCW Media, have unveiled a Cantonese-language remake of the Japanese scripted format “Life’s Punchline,” with the adaptation set to air on ViuTV in Hong Kong. The series is being
Seminars at Hong Kong Filmart look to tap into growing IP opportunities as Chinese theatrical records continue to fall.