Technology & AI · Oct 8, 2026
The Intellectual Property Department ran a half day course on generative AI and intellectual property on October 8, part of a wider push by Hong Kong authorities to equip businesses and lawyers to manage AI risks as the city builds governance and commercial capacity.

Business & Economy · Oct 6, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the August 2026 international trade report on October 6, providing fresh detail on exports, imports and the goods and services deficit that will feed into the BEA’s advance GDP estimate.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 5, 2026
Paramount Skydance on Monday unveiled the executive leadership that will run the newly combined Skydance company following its anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lineup signals an aggressive content strategy and an attempt to reassure news and entertainment employees by keeping CNN’s Mark Thompson in charge.

Technology & AI · Oct 5, 2026
Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multiyear cross license and patent purchase agreement on October 5, 2026. The deal covers 5G, compute, networking and artificial intelligence technologies, and marks a notable commercial rapprochement with implications for Chinese AI infrastructure and chip ecosystems.

Bollywood · Oct 5, 2026
Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam 3: The Conclusion opened during the Gandhi Jayanti weekend and has pushed past major box office milestones in its first four days, underscoring the continuing commercial strength of the Hindi crime thriller franchise.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 3, 2026
At Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid industry leaders unveiled Aurora Media Inversiones, a public private audiovisual fund with up to €200 million to back Spanish and European production companies, promising fresh capital, consolidation and more international projects from Spain.

Technology & AI · Oct 2, 2026
A new memorandum of understanding between Curtin University Malaysia and DriverAI aims to bring advanced computing, applied research and commercialisation pathways to Sarawak, aligning with state plans to build a high skilled digital workforce.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 2, 2026
Peacock has formally ordered a live action television series set in the Fast and Furious universe, with Vin Diesel attached as an executive producer and Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman signed as co showrunners. The series is being positioned to premiere in 2028 alongside the franchise closing film.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 30, 2026
The inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair opened in Accra on September 19, drawing designers, manufacturers and cultural leaders to spotlight African fibres, production and intra continental trade as the foundation for a more equitable fashion industry.

World Scam · Sep 29, 2026
Ahmedabad police say a local operation repackaged low cost Indian-made foreign liquor into premium branded bottles, arresting one man and seizing hundreds of bottles, caps and labels. Authorities are hunting three accomplices and probing the supply chain used to source empty bottles and counterfeit stickers.

Technology & AI · Sep 27, 2026
Beijing said it and Washington will set up a dedicated communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents and launch a regular China U.S. AI dialogue, a step Beijing framed as cooperation on managing AI risks while protecting national interests.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 27, 2026
Hengdian World Studios is repackaging itself as an interactive entertainment destination, selling hour long short drama experiences to tourists as AI generated content cuts professional shoots. The move highlights how China’s experience economy and the rise of synthetic media are reshaping jobs, visitor offerings and the film city’s business model.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 17, 2026
A busy week of gaming, streaming television, films and music shows how entertainment habits are moving beyond traditional release schedules towards an always-connected, multi-platform culture.