• John Leguizamo Names The 3 Movies He Regrets Turning Down

    Actor John Leguizamo attends the premiere of ‘Ride Along’ at TCL Chinese Theatre on Jan. 13, 2014, in Hollywood, California. John Leguizamo has a few regrets when it comes to roles he’s turned down over his decades in Hollywood. In an interview with Business Insider last week, the actor named turning down “The Devil Wears Prada,” where he says he was offered “the Stanley Tucci part,” as one of his major errors.

  • 20 Asian Countries with the Best Work-Life Balance

    In this article, we will take a look at the 20 Asian countries with the best work-life balance. If you want to skip our discussion on the work-life balance disparities, you can go directly to the 5 Asian Countries with the Best Work-Life Balance. Research reveals that over three-quarters of employees experience burnout in their […]

  • 40 Best Places to Visit in Asia That Are Beautiful and Safe (Updated)

    In this article, we shall discuss the 40 best places to visit in Asia that are beautiful and safe. To skip our detailed analysis of the Asian economy in 2024, trends in Asian travel, and the tourism industry as a whole, go directly and see 10 Best Places to Visit in Asia That Are Beautiful […]

  • Heard on the Street: Strong Arm, Strong SoftBank

    SoftBank’s fortunes increasingly depend on British chip designer Arm. Nearly half of the Japanese technology investor’s net asset value now comes from Arm, SoftBank’s own calculations showed Monday. The market’s view is even more extreme, valuing SoftBank’s 90% stake at $100 billion, higher than SoftBank’s own market value of $75 billion.

  • A murder case in Kazakhstan led to domestic violence reforms. It ends with a prison sentence

    Kazakhstan's Supreme Court on Monday convicted a former government official of torturing and murdering his wife and sentenced him to 24 years in prison in a case that has gripped the Central Asian nation. During the trial of Kuandyk Bishimbayev, Kazakhstan’s former economy minister, over the death of his wife, Saltanat Nukenova, thousands of people urged the authorities to adopt harsher penalties for domestic violence. Kazakhstan largely remains a patriarchal society, and progress has been slow on issues such as domestic violence, sexual harassment and disparities in employment.

  • This Is the Best Month To Buy a Japanese Car To Save Money

    For a higher likelihood of landing a budget-conscious deal, you may want to hold off for a few months if you're in the market for a Japanese car. In fact, you may want to wait until early next year....

  • New Asian food restaurant, bar opening in Lower Paxton Township

    LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – Freshido, an Asian food restaurant with multiple locations in Dauphin County, will soon be opening a new location in Lower Paxton Township. Freshido Bar and Kitchen will open at Blue Ridge Village on Linglestown Road next to the new Cafe Fresco. Other businesses in the development include Shiny Shell […]

  • Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert

    With over 100 active wildfires burning in Canada, wildfire smoke has drifted across the border into the United States, prompting Minnesota officials to issue the state's first air quality alert of 2024. At least 37 of the 141 active fires burning in Canadian wildfires have been labeled "out of control," including one that started on Friday in British Columbia and has since spread to 4,200 acres, forcing the evacuation of the small town of Fort Nelson, and the Fort Nelson Indian Reserve, official

  • Chinese firms exit Romania solar tender after EU probe

    Two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers have withdrawn from a public procurement tender in Romania after the EU launched an anti-subsidy probe, Brussels said Monday.A fight over solar panels is nothing new for the EU. In 2013, the EU imposed anti-dumping duties after European manufacturers said Chinese panel imports were undercutting their firms, but they were scrapped five years later. raz/cw

  • Top China, South Korea Diplomats Hold Rare Talks in Beijing

    (Bloomberg) -- Senior South Korean and Chinese diplomats held their first face-to-face talks in Beijing in some six years, with US policies on semiconductor exports and North Korea’s atomic ambitions likely being a focus of the encounter.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindChina to Start $138 Billion Bond Sale on Friday to Boost EconomyPutin Names Economist as Defense Minister in Surprise ReshuffleGlobal Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Su

  • Looks like Masayoshi Son's plan to go all in on AI is starting to pay off for SoftBank

    The Japanese billionaire's SoftBank conglomerate posted a quarterly profit of about $1.5 billion, driven by its big bet on chip designer ARM.

  • Chinese woman jailed over Covid reporting in Wuhan is set to be freed

    A Chinese citizen journalist who was jailed over her reporting on the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic was due to be released Monday, supporters said.

  • Checking In on SoftBank's Finances—And the Boss's Multibillion-Dollar IOU

    The global tech investor posted a $1.48 billion, or 231 billion Japanese yen, profit for January through March, its second straight quarter in the black. It is the latest relatively sedate result for the company, led by the quirky tech-obsessed billionaire Masayoshi Son. A few highlights from the earnings: + Son now owes SoftBank $5.2 billion as part of an unusual structure in which SoftBank lent its CEO money to invest in its startup investment funds and an internal hedge fund that bet on big tech companies.

  • Hong Kong Leads Asia Higher After Mixed Chinese Economic Data

    Hong Kong stocks outperformed in Asian trading on Monday as investors across the region digested the latest mixed batch of data out of China, where an economic stagnation over the past year has rattled global markets. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained 0.8% with the Shanghai Composite losing 0.2%. Inflation data out of China over the weekend reignited hopes that the world’s second-largest economy is showing signs of growth, though recent purchasing-manager’s indexes (PMIs) have shown contradictory signs.

  • Hospital Playlist Actor Yoo Yeon-Seok Reveals Ahn Bo-Hyun’s Real Name

    One of the popular South Korean actors, Ahn Bo-Hyun, appears at the SBS show Whenever Possible. There, Yoo Yeon-Seok reveals an interesting fact about him and the Bo-Hyun, which has caught the audience’s attention. Whenever Possible is a light-hearted chat show featuring different South Korean personalities. This is the first time the Hospital Playlist actor […] The post Hospital Playlist Actor Yoo Yeon-Seok Reveals Ahn Bo-Hyun’s Real Name appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV &

  • Pure Austin pleasure: Still time to enjoy Japanese prints at Blanton Museum of Art

    This is a rare treat: Five full galleries of Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo Era

  • Popular SLO County Asian fusion eatery adds indoor seating. Get a look at the new space

    The restaurant made Yelp’s Top 100 list of California ramen shops.

  • New C-Drama Episode Releases This Week (May 13 – 19,  2024): Joy of Life Season 2, Orange Soda & More

    Many anticipated Chinese dramas will premiere this week (May 13 – 19, 2024) with intriguing storylines and striking casts. From the much-awaited C-drama Joy of Life Season 2 to the short drama Orange Soda, to Golden Trio that ventures into the lives of three friends, etc., will meet viewers. These shows will fall under Wuxia, romance, friendship […] The post New C-Drama Episode Releases This Week (May 13 – 19, 2024): Joy of Life Season 2, Orange Soda & More appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Mov

  • ESR Gets Non-Binding Takeover Bid From Starwood Consortium

    (Bloomberg) -- A consortium featuring investors including Starwood Capital Group and SSW Partners is considering a buyout of Asian warehouse developer ESR Group Ltd., injecting more life into dealmaking in Hong Kong. Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindChina to Start $138 Billion Bond Sale on Friday to Boost EconomyPutin Names Economist as Defense Minister in Surprise ReshuffleGlobal Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Subsidy SurgeESR has re

  • SoftBank Commits $5 Billion to AI After Three Years of Losses

    The Japanese investment company said its net asset value nearly doubled thanks to the rising share price of its U.K. chip-design unit, Arm.

  • U.S., Chinese officials to hold first high-level talks on AI in Geneva

    Representatives from the United States and China will come together in Geneva on Tuesday over advanced artificial intelligence and the threat it can cause globally, senior Biden officials said.

  • Unpaused: Naya Safar Season 1 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video

    Unpaused: Naya Safar Season 1 is an Indian anthology-drama series. The plot focuses on the lives of different people, who are on a quest to find optimism even in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first season featured ace filmmakers like Nupur Asthana, Nagraj Manjule, Ruchir Arun, Ayyappa K M, and Shikha Makan. Here’s […] The post Unpaused: Naya Safar Season 1 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming New

  • Why a South Korean ‘Monk’ DJ Is Dividing Buddhists

    While some hail DJ NewJeansNim’s sets as an innovative way to connect the religion with youth, others say he’s making a mockery of Buddhism.

  • Indian Shares Close Higher Ahead of Key U.S. Data

    Indian shares ended slightly higher ahead key U.S. economic data. "Global risk appetite continues to be swayed by Fed's rhetoric sounding more cautious about rate cuts given persistent inflation," OCBC analysts said in a note.

  • IHG expands Vietnamese portfolio with two new brands

    IHG anticipates welcoming 18 million international visitors to Vietnam in 2024, driven by rising travel demand from neighbouring Asian countries.