Damai International, the global arm of Alibaba’s Damai Entertainment, has introduced ORCA (Original Creative Artists), a new label aimed at accelerating artist development in Asia’s booming entertainment scene. The launch also includes a worldwide initiative to broaden the company’s reach, reflecting Alibaba Group’s broader ambitions in the global market.

Basketball’s biggest annual exhibition could be on the verge of a radical shift: pitting America’s best against a world-class lineup. The idea aims to infuse the All-Star Game with renewed excitement, featuring international superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic.

China has introduced its first-ever “K-visa” to attract foreign professionals, just as the United States tightens rules on H-1B visas. While supporters see a chance to fortify China’s tech sector with new expertise, jobless youth in the country question the move’s impact on local employment.

President Trump has declared his intention for the United States to be a global leader in artificial intelligence. Yet his administration’s immigration stance may make that goal difficult, raising questions about the future of U.S. innovation.