PolicyTrade

Trump’s Proposed 100% Film Tariffs Threaten UK Cinema Sector Amid Industry Challenges

President Trump’s renewed threat of 100% tariffs on foreign films could devastate Britain’s already fragile cinema sector. Industry leaders describe current film production as “miraculous” given multiple ongoing challenges.

Potential Tariff Impact on International Film Production

President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to impose 100% tariffs on movies produced outside the United States could significantly disrupt global film production dynamics, according to reports on potential trade measures. The proposed duties, which would apply to all foreign-produced films, represent a substantial escalation in efforts to protect domestic entertainment industries worldwide.

EventsGaming

Southeast Asia’s Merged Gaming Expo Sets Attendance Record in 2025 Debut

The newly merged Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 has concluded with record-breaking attendance figures in Bangkok. Major publishers showcased upcoming titles while local indie developers gained significant visibility at the four-day event that industry leaders call just the beginning for Southeast Asia’s gaming scene.

Record-Breaking Debut for Merged Gaming Expo

Southeast Asia’s newly combined gaming exhibition has made a powerful first impression, with sources indicating the Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 attracted 206,159 attendees over four action-packed days. According to reports, this represents a 10 percent increase compared to the previous year’s Thailand Game Show attendance of 186,876 visitors, signaling strong growth for the region’s gaming industry.

EnergySustainability

China’s Thermal Power Generation Declines as Hydropower Surges in September

China’s thermal power generation dropped 5.4% in September compared to the same period last year, according to recent statistics bureau data. The decline comes as hydropower output surged nearly 32% year-on-year, marking a significant shift in the country’s energy mix. Overall electricity generation still increased by 1.5% despite the reduction in fossil fuel-based power.

Shift in China’s Energy Mix as Hydropower Rebounds

China’s fossil fuel-based power generation reportedly declined by 5.4% in September compared to the same period last year, according to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The decrease in thermal power output, which primarily comes from coal with some natural gas contribution, occurred alongside a substantial 31.9% increase in hydropower generation, sources indicate.