Second-quarter box office blues dampen diversifying Maoyan
China’s leading movie ticket seller’s profit tumbled in the first half of 2025, as the nation’s box office sputtered after a strong start to the year Key Takeaways: Maoyan warned…
BRIEF: Strawbear Entertainment swings into the red in first half of 2025
TV drama producer and distributor Strawbear Entertainment Group (2125.HK) said on Tuesday it expects to report it swung into the red in the first half of 2025, citing a smaller…
Tongcheng beefs up its hotel management, as Wanda buys more time
China’s third-largest online travel company is buying the hotel management unit of a former highflying operator now struggling to stay one step ahead of its creditors Key Takeaways Tongcheng has…
After profit plunge in 2024, Maoyan spotlights strong start to 2025
The movie ticketing platform was dragged down by a 23% decline in China's box office last year, but held out hope for a stronger 2025 Key Takeaways: Maoyan said its…
Beating its rivals but losing to the times, TVB fades on Hong Kong entertainment stage
The former Hong Kong broadcasting superstar’s business improved slightly in last year’s fourth quarter Key Takeaways: TVB’s advertising revenue rose 10% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024 Hong Kong’s…
Yalla bets on hardcore gamers in bid to jumpstart growth
The Middle Eastern social networking and gaming company recently launched its first two games targeting serious players after months of testing, hoping they can become a major new growth driver…
After Rising to Fame as Hot Audio Social App, Yalla Finds New Role Model in Facebook
Emerging markets-focused social media company details several new initiatives in its latest quarterly report as it diversifies beyond its core voice-based services Key Takeaways: Yalla said its first-quarter revenue rose…
