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The Star
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Andy Lau takes 70% pay cut to star in new thriller
Compiled by C. ARUNO, JUNAID IBRAHIM and R. ARAVINTHAN HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau (pic) took a nearly 70% pay cut just to appear in Herman Yau's crime-thriller A Gilded Game, reported China Press. 'I'm not afraid to reveal that all of us took just one-third of our usual salaries to allow most of the budget to be used in the completion of the film,' he told reporters. According to Lau, investors were reluctant to pour money into a film about finance which does not have explosions or fast-paced action sequences. Therefore, the budget for A Gilded Game was only 20% that of the previous films Yau had directed and starred Lau, he said. 'This film is an exception where I lowered my fees. I still get paid handsomely in other movies!' Lau added. In A Gilded Game, Lau plays an equity analyst with unbending principles and a mentor to a new finance graduate who was presented with a moral dilemma halfway into the film. > The daily also reported that a rehabilitation therapist in Chengdu, China, sparked a discussion online after she claimed that she earned more working part-time at a recycling station. From 8.30am to 5.30pm, 26-year-old Xiong works as a rehabilitation therapist at a hospital in Chengdu, specialising in helping elderly patients. After she finishes her shift, Xiong continues working at a recycling station her parents own, until 10pm. At the station, Xiong is responsible for collecting and sorting scrap metal, adding that the physical labour gave her toned arms. She added that she started helping her parents when she was in primary school and does not mind continuing as an adult. 'It earns money – why would I mind? 'My monthly salary at the hospital is 4,000 yuan (RM2,382). I earn more from recycling,' she said. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
Business Recorder
04-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Gold prices continue to fall
KARACHI: Gold prices continued to fall on Saturday, as world market declined below $3,250 per ounce, traders said. The precious metal lost further Rs2, 300 to Rs242,200 per tola and Rs1,972 to Rs293,381 per 10 grams, according to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association. Domestic silver prices also dropped by Rs45 and Rs39, settling for Rs3,382 per tola and Rs2,899 per 10 grams, respectively, the association added. It is worth noting that the open market may trade gold and silver at different prices as compared to those fixed by the association. World market offered gold bullion at $3,240 per ounce, plunging by $23 while silver was selling at $32 per ounce, the association said. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Bullion rebounds to Rs349,200/tola
Listen to article Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Tuesday, reflecting gains in the international market, as investor sentiment remained upbeat amid strong momentum. According to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold rose by Rs2,100 per tola, reaching Rs349,200 in the local market. The price of 10 grams of gold also saw a notable increase of Rs1,800, closing at Rs299,382. On the global front, the yellow metal gained $21 during the day, with the international rate standing at $3,310 per ounce, inclusive of a $20 premium, APGJSA stated. The uptick comes a day after domestic gold prices dropped by Rs1,600 per tola to settle at Rs347,100. Commenting on the market dynamics, Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities, said gold is currently trading within a tight range, fluctuating between $3,270 and $3,380. "As of now, the metal is moving within this defined $110 band. A break above $3,380 could trigger a rally towards the $3,500 mark, while a drop below $3,270 may push prices down to $3,250 or $3,240," he noted. He added that the market remains range-bound, with no significant global developments - including those tied to the US-China trade situation - driving a breakout. However, strong momentum in the US session suggests potential for upward movement if key resistance levels are breached. "Gold touched a low of $3,275 today, climbed to a high of $3,350, and is currently hovering around $3,344," Agar said, emphasising that the metal has gained nearly $70 from its recent dip. "If the resistance at $3,380 breaks, we could see continued upward momentum." Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee recorded a slight uptick against the US dollar, gaining 0.02% in the inter-bank market. By the close of trading, the local unit settled at 281.02 against the greenback, appreciating five paisas from Monday's closing rate of 281.07.
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gold price in Pakistan today
Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a significant increase on Tuesday, driven by a global uptick in the precious metal's value. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold rose by Rs2,100 per tola, reaching Rs349,200. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs1,800, now priced at Rs299,382. The surge follows a notable rise in the international bullion market, where gold prices climbed by $21 per ounce to settle at $3,310 — a new high reflecting strong global demand amid economic uncertainties. Jewellers attributed the domestic price hike to both the international trend and the ongoing depreciation of the Pakistani rupee, which continues to impact import costs. Meanwhile, spot gold was down 0.8% at $3,313.23 an ounce, as of 0935 GMT. US gold futures fell 0.7% to $3,323.80. Elsewhere, spot silver gained 0.4% to $33.30 an ounce, platinum rose 0.2% to $988.60 and palladium lost 0.5% to $944.22.
