A new script for Chinese cinema
Industry experts believe the magic of moviegoing is here to stay despite rise of streaming, micro dramas, and evolving audience habits.
Korean version of ‘Baby Shark’ wasn’t plagiarised: South Korea Supreme Court
Top court says US composer’s arrangement of the children’s song cannot be considered an original work.
Singapore’s National Day Parade in 60 seconds
From airshow performances to contingent formations and musical numbers, here’s everything that went down at the National Day Parade 2025 for SG60 in exactly a minute.
‘Parwarish’ knows Pakistani teenagers way better than its peers
The Pakistani drama was a groundbreaking portrayal of today's youth, but the final episode did not live up to its promise.
Korean star Hyun Bin praises Filipinos’ hospitality, dish ‘adobo’ during first Philippine visit
“The Philippines has always been on my list, and I did not have much time yet to go around and kind of experience the Philippines, but the way they have welcomed me here is…
Crowds pack Bangkok’s ICONSIAM for world’s largest POP MART store opening
From 10 August onwards, the store has been open to the general public. Enthusiasts began queuing from early morning for the highly anticipated launch.
Bhutanese short film “Zampa” to premiere at Osaka Asian Film Festival
The film, a minimalist yet deeply personal meditation on suicide and human connection, has been described by festival curators as "powerful, lyrical, and profoundly relevant".
K-pop royalty in Jakarta: G-Dragon’s comeback tour hits different
From surreal stagecraft to soft confessions, the Indonesian leg of G-Dragon’s Ubermensch World Tour gave fans the legend they missed and a glimpse of the man they’d never seen…
Iconic headwear worn by Saja Boys in Netflix’s Kpop Demon Hunters is ‘more than just a hat’
The 'gat' is a symbol of men's status, pride, education and honour, says a master crafter.
Labubu craze takes over global culture
While Labubu's rise may seem sudden, the character actually dates back to 2015. It was created by Hong Kong-born illustrator Kasing Lung as part of his "The Monsters" collection…