Wonderfruit’s decade: Thai festival attracts 25,000 visitors, driving over 710 million baht into local economy
Thailand’s annual cultural, art, music, and nature festival is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary this December.
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Korea’s new obsession is survival shows built on sweat
Unscripted formats centered on raw strength and stamina tap into primal appeal and the youth's fascination.
Identity, unity and pride: Everything in a K-pop light stick
K-pop artists each have their own "bong" -- the Korean word for stick -- and it's more than a gleaming accessory. Light sticks reflect a group's official fandom color, logo,…
Malaysian rapper Namewee’s bail period extended as police await lab results
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that the extension was granted at 4pm on Wednesday (Nov 26), covering the period from Nov 27 until Dec 10.
Miss Universe owners in Mexico and Thailand hit with fraud and trafficking claims
A Thai court official told AFP on Nov 26 that an arrest warrant had been issued the day before for the media mogul co-owner of the contest, Ms Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, for…
Obituary: K-entertainment’s beloved ‘grandpa’ Lee Soon-jae’s life on stage, screen
A towering figure in Korean entertainment and one of the nation’s longest-working performers died Tuesday. He was 91.
Bollywood superstar Dharmendra passes away at 89; tributes pour in from across the country
Dharmendra’s films captured the spirit of India across decades: from the romantic dreams of the 1960s to the action-packed blockbusters of the 1970s and 1980s and up to his…
Miss Jamaica still in hospital after fall from Miss Universe 2025 stage in Bangkok
In a statement released on Instagram Friday, Nov. 21, the Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation said that Henry’s sister, Dr. Phylicia Henry-Samuels, shared with them that the…
Hallyu power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin’s dual wins headline Blue Dragon Film Awards
They became the first married couple to sweep both lead acting categories in the awards' 46-year history. Hyun Bin took best actor for period drama "Harbin" while Son claimed best…
Bangladeshi film director Abu Shahed Emon’s ‘A Foolish Man’ secures spot at Singapore International Film Festival 2025
This year, only 13 producers were chosen from more than 160 applicants across the continent, with eight projects advancing to the competitive APN+ECG segment.