Asia Economy China exports in June jump at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade
China’s trade growth accelerated far more than expected in June, as booming global demand for AI hardware and a rush by U.S. retailers to beat anticipated tariff hikes turbocharged shipments.
‘Hope’ Trailer: Na Hong-jin’s Creature Feature Is South Korea’s Most Expensive Film Ever
Over the course of his first three feature films (“The Chaser,” “The Yellow Sea,” and “The Wailing”), Na Hong-jin has established himself as one of South Korea’s most exciting film directors. That momentum afforded him the opportunity to make the biggest film of his career — and reportedly the
Ariana Grande's Petal: Can the Queen of Debut Week Do It Again?
In February 2024, Ariana Grande released Eternal Sunshine with almost no advance warning — no drawn-out promotional campaign, no strategic leaks to build anticipation. The album arrived, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and proceeded to generate two Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers in Yes, And? and We
Four Headliners, Eleven Minutes: Who Closes the World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will feature something that has never existed before: a halftime show. Confirmed for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the eleven-minute performance will be co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, with additional appearances from Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor
Stock price tumbled: Is SK Hynix rally over after Nasdaq debut?
The Korean memory chip-maker's stock price tumbled more than 10% (as of morning July 13, 2026) after its stunning Nasdaq debut last Friday (up 12.8%). Is the rally over, or is this a buying oppotuntiy?
Oil Climbs as US Strikes Iran, Fueling Inflation and Rate Hike Bets
Oil rose and Treasuries fell after the US launched another round of strikes against Iran, reviving concern that higher energy prices will keep inflation elevated and interest rates higher for longer.
Drake follows BTS Jungkook, fans wonder what's next
Drake's Instagram follow of BTS's Jungkook intensifies speculation about a potential collaboration between the global artists.
OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI Compete for More Cost-Efficient AI Models
Three prominent artificial intelligence developers released new models over the past week. They all promise to be more advanced, but their biggest immediate selling point may not be what they can do but how little they charge to do it.
‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion, First Biopic to Surpass Coveted Box Office Milestone
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" surpassing $1 billion globally underscores the enduring strength of theatrical releases and the commercial viability of biopics.
Behind the ‘Supergirl’ Bomb: Competing Cuts, Creative Differences (Exclusive)
Usually, test scores go up, up, and away. But this March, the scores for Supergirl actually went down when DC Studios held a bakeoff, testing competing cuts from filmmaker Craig Gillespie and from the studio, run by James Gunn and Peter Safran. It was a moment of extreme disappointment for
When the Side Character Gets the Show: Stuart Bloom's Multiverse Moment
The Big Bang Theory ran for twelve seasons on CBS between 2007 and 2019, becoming the highest-rated American sitcom of that decade. It has since spawned Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, both centered on the Cooper family. Now, the fourth entry in the franchise
Container Carriers Eye Return to Red Sea Route
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG signaled confidence about resuming passage through the Red Sea, sending the container carriers’ shares down on expectation a return to the shorter route will ease capacity constraints and temper a surge in shipping rates.
