Politics

Sorry Guys, No More Sexy Girls at Shanghai Auto Fair This Year

Marcel Woo   | Feb 18, 2015 05:23 AM EST

Organizers of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in April have announced that the show will no longer hire sexy and attractive women to adorn cars. read more

Major U.S. Hedge Funds Exit Alibaba

Marcel Woo   | Feb 18, 2015 05:07 AM EST

Some of the biggest US-based hedge fund managers have unloaded their Alibaba shares by the end of last year, anticipating a lower-than-expected fourth quarter revenue figure from China's e-commerce giant, sources said. read more

Lunar New Year on a Beach for China's Wealthy

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 18, 2015 01:02 AM EST

Chinese wealthier middle class families are reportedly celebrating Chinese New Year on a beach located in Hainan province in the southernmost part of China. read more

Obama's Immigration Action Temporarily Blocked By Federal Judge

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 18, 2015 12:33 AM EST

A federal judge granted the request of 26 states to temporarily block the executive action of United States President Barack Obama on illegal immigration, making way for a lawsuit that aims to put a permanent stop to the orders. read more

Chinese Man Compensated for Wrongful Conviction in Food Poisoning Case

Geann Pineda   | Feb 17, 2015 11:39 PM EST

A Chinese court has ordered the state to pay a former death row convict, over a million yuan in compensation after being acquitted of poisoning two children, state media reported Tuesday. read more

Charlene Choi, Up for a Best Actress Award at Various International Festivals for Her Role in "Sara"

JM Javelosa   | Feb 18, 2015 12:38 AM EST

Hong Kong actress and singer Charlene Choi starred in a lead role in Sara and has since received wonderful reviews for her performance. The EEG or Emperor Entertainment Group movie focuses on Charlene's character, a journalist named Sara, who liberates an underage girl working as a prostitute. She came across the girl in Thailand, while attempting to move on from her own past. read more

TVB’s New Chairman, Charles Chan To Expand TVB’s Movie Business

JM Javelosa   | Feb 18, 2015 12:35 AM EST

Charles Chan may just be recently appointed as TVB's Chairman but he already has big plans for the television station. In a recent interview, he announced that he is planning on expanding TVB to make it an international hub for Asian entertainment. He also revealed that the TV station is going to increase their investment in the production of new movies. read more

Hillary Clinton Defeats Chris Christie in New Jersey Presidential Poll

Marcel Woo   | Feb 17, 2015 10:12 AM EST

If a presidential contest were held in New Jersey today between the state's Republican Governor Chris Christie and Democrat Hillary Clinton, Clinton will win by a landslide, a new survey finds. read more

Huawei and France’s Orange Unveil Car Wi-Fi System in Spain

Sami Ghanmi   | Feb 17, 2015 09:36 AM EST

Huawei’s new wireless system enables users to connect ten different terminals. read more

Ford Eyes WeChat Tie Up In China

Dino Lirios   | Feb 17, 2015 08:07 AM EST

Ford Motors Co has expressed interest to use WeChat in its cars in China, the world's biggest automotive market, in order to entice car buyers that look at not only the engine size but also the added features of car. read more

Rainie Yang Indirectly Admits Relationship with Li Ronghao?

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 17, 2015 08:37 AM EST

Taiwanese singer and actress Rainie Yang is said to have implicitly admitted to being in a relationship with Mainland Chinese singer Li Ronghao during her performance at a corporate event. read more

EXID's Hani and Lee Byung Hun Rumored to be Involved in Sex Scandal

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 17, 2015 08:29 AM EST

South Korean girl group EXID member Ahn Hee Yeon, more popularly known as Hani, is allegedly involved in a sex scandal with an unidentified middle-aged actor speculated to be Lee Byung Hun read more

Tavia Yeung Replaces Charmaine Sheh in 'Empress Lu'

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 17, 2015 07:23 AM EST

TVB’s upcoming historical drama ‘Empress Lu’ has made yet another change in its cast members with Hong Kong actress Tavia Yeung stepping in to take on the titular role, replacing Charmaine Sheh. read more

Korean-Chinese Duo Smile Girls to Make Their Debut on Chunwan

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 17, 2015 07:20 AM EST

Another Korean-Chinese girl group will be making its debut soon in collaboration between South Korean talent agency Starhaus Entertainment and China’s SMG. read more

Lee Byung Hun May Appear in Another Hollywood Film With Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 17, 2015 07:20 AM EST

‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ star Lee Byung Hun is said to be in talks to join an upcoming Hollywood production which could possibly be featuring veteran actors Sir Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino. read more

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