Even as Hello Kitty turned 50 this year, the cultural phenomenon shows no sign of slowing, with a Warner Bros movie in the pipeline and a new theme park due to open next year on China's Hainan island.

Sanrio Co. shares tumbled the most since May 2014 after the brand owner of Hello Kitty said holders including its president will sell shares in the open market. The Tokyo-based company sank as ...

Hello Kitty remains a global phenomenon, with a Warner Bros movie in the pipeline and a theme park due to open next year in China - Copyright AFP Frederic J. BROWN ...

Tokyo, Japan — Shares in the Japanese entertainment giant behind the popular Hello Kitty brand plunged on Wednesday after major shareholders said they would reduce their stakes. A statement ...