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Indonesian children fear losing learning, entertainment under social media ban

Some Indonesian minors fear losing their favorite entertainment platform, while parents look for alternative activities for their children as the government’s social media…

  • Published: March 30, 20269:05 am
  • Author Maretha Uli
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Don’t let it go cold: Content creators dish up stories to keep Hong Kong’s food heritage alive

Many traditional Hong Kong restaurants are closing due to high rents, changing consumer habits, and the physically demanding nature of the industry. In response, some influencers…

  • Published: March 27, 202610:28 am
  • Author Magdalene Fung
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‘Somehow it all went by so quickly’: Singapore PM Wong revisits his 90s era in viral video

The Prime Minister joined the viral “What were you like in the 90s?” trend on social media, offering a glimpse of his younger days—and a notably different hairstyle.

  • Published: March 25, 20269:22 am
  • Author Sherlyn Sim
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Why TikTok is becoming unavoidable for K-pop stars

Industry insiders say TikTok has become an essential promotional platform for K-pop because it turns users from passive consumers into active participants who help shape trends.

  • Published: March 17, 202610:45 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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Video of Japanese woman pushing Korean child sparks outrage

The incident appears to resemble cases involving so-called "butsukari otoko," a term used in Japan for individuals who deliberately collide with passersby.

  • Published: March 13, 202610:30 am
  • Author Choi Jae-hee
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The thrill lasts seconds. The trash lasts forever. The billion-dollar toy trend fuelling throwaway culture

Blind boxes, at their core, operate on a variable reward model, a psychological mechanism banking on a type of reward that is given unpredictably.

  • Published: March 12, 202610:06 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Are butter rice cakes South Korea’s new ‘Dubai chewy cookie’?

Across social media and video platforms, recipe clips and cafe reviews featuring butter rice cakes are spreading rapidly, drawing attention to the dessert’s unusual texture and…

  • Published: March 11, 202612:01 pm
  • Author Hong Yoo
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Jungkook’s late-night livestream raises questions about pressure, fame and BTS’ future

Some fans praised his honesty and expressed concern about his well-being, saying they appreciated seeing a more candid side of the artist. Others criticised the broadcast as…

  • Published: March 5, 202610:40 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun
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Clip of girl shoved at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing goes viral, sparks outrage online

The Feb 25 post, which has since garnered more than 455,000 likes, said the incident happened on the Taiwanese family’s last night in Japan.

  • Published: February 27, 20269:19 am
  • Author Calista Wong
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‘SEAblings’ vs. Korea: Online spat reveals long-buried tensions

The conflict traces back to a Day6 concert in Malaysia, where fans circulated footage of a Korean fan apparently using a professional camera in the venue.

  • Published: February 25, 20269:50 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon

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