This week's Asia-Pacific markets are buzzing with excitement as two major events are about to unfold: the U. S. presidential election and the annual meeting of China's parliament in Beijing. Investors are keeping a close eye on both developments, which could significantly impact the region's economy
Are you a fan of the latest gadgets? Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets after the upcoming election. Tech companies are gearing up for potential price increases on popular devices like laptops, smartphones, and game consoles. Why? Blame it on tariffs—a fancy word for taxes on imports. These t
The Raiders have decided to say goodbye to their offensive coaches—Luke Getsy, James Cregg, and Rich Scangarello—after a string of losses, including a defeat by the Bengals. This leaves the team with a 2-7 record and many questions for head coach Antonio Pierce, who brought these coaches on board th
Asia's stock markets were mostly on the rise on Monday, buoyed by China's leaders convening for a significant economic conference. This meeting is expected to bring fresh support for the world's second-largest economy, sparking a positive vibe among investors. The OPEC+ nations also announced they w
"Last weekend, 'Venom: The Last Dance' topped the box office charts in mainland China for the second week in a row. It even beat out a new thriller called 'Cesium Fallout, ' which stars famous Hong Kong actor Andy Lau. 'Venom' made RMB104 million ($14. 6 million) over the weekend, bringing its total
Eric, a former independent filmmaker, is now working under the big studio, Maximum Studios. In the latest episode of The Franchise, Eric finds himself at odds with Pat, the studio boss, over product placement. Pat wants tractors from China to appear in Eric's space film, Tecto. Yes, tractors in spac
Early Monday morning, three astronauts from China safely returned to Earth after spending half a year on their country's Tiangong space station. Their capsule, slowed by a parachute, touched down in Inner Mongolia at around 1:24 a. m. The landing site was marked by a waving Chinese flag. China's Ti
China is closely watching the US election, but many people there don’t expect much change in the tense relationship between the two countries. Whether it’s Trump or Harris who wins, it seems like US policy toward China will stay the same. The past four years have seen both tariffs and talk of better
Chinese military researchers have found a new use for Meta's Llama AI model. They've adapted it to create a tool called "ChatBIT, " which is designed to help with military tasks like gathering intelligence and making decisions. This is a big deal because Meta shared Llama publicly to encourage open
Alan Rachins, known for his roles in L. A. Law and Dharma & Greg, passed away at 82. He was married to actress Joanna Frank, who also appeared on L. A. Law. The couple met in an acting class and shared the screen in several projects. Before his TV fame, Rachins had a unique start in show business. H
