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International Tea Day on 21 May celebrates tea’s cultural heritage, economic importance, and sustainability across Asia, from China and Japan to India, Sri Lanka, and beyond
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Leon Le isn’t here to add another Vietnam story — he’s here to correct how they’ve been told
Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
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China’s viral AI microdramas are exploding on Douyin — slashing costs and creating new formats, while actors, crews and courts
Hong Kong legends Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, and Jet Li are reportedly joining forces for a new historical epic titled
Jollibee, Uniqlo and BYD are among the Asian companies named in TIME’s 2026 Most Influential Companies list. This article unpacks
Tony Leung Chiu-wai will head the jury for the Golden Goblet Awards at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which
Ludi Lin discusses Asian representation, Hollywood stereotypes, and why authenticity still matters, ahead of Mortal Kombat II and beyond
Chinese netizens call for The Devil Wears Prada 2 boycott over 'Qin Zhou' character name resembling 'Ching Chong' slur and
80-year-old legend Yuen Woo-ping just dropped the action scene of the year.
A butcher's daughter and a fallen marquis lead the new wave of Chinese historical drama
The freestyle skiing star is making headlines again, but this time it isn't for her record-breaking performance in Milan.
The freestyle skier has become the most decorated athlete in her sport’s history after winning gold in Italy, moments before
As fireworks lit up Chinese New Year celebrations back home, Su Yiming was carving his own streak of gold in
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Activision and Infinity Ward unwrap the first trailer for their next massive military shooter, revealing a globe-trotting campaign and a
The Chinese-Trinidadian performer sustained a diverse career spanning stage, screen, and television over seven decades while challenging industry stereotypes.
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander face criticism for remaining silent after an English-speaking reporter openly dismissed their high-profile South Korean
Li Jun Li shines on Prime Video’s Spider-Noir soundtrack with ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ and ‘The Devil You
Cult Japanese horror maestro Yoshihiro Nishimura, director of Tokyo Gore Police and Helldriver, dies at 59 after a battle with
The South Korean group claimed the top prize on a night where trailing nominations left Western pop icons empty-handed.
Broadcasters face criticism over an abrupt camera switch that blocked viewers from seeing the winger celebrate the club's dramatic Premier
In an exclusive interview, the prolific director discusses his self-financed social drama, We’re Nothing at All, and explains why modern
Journalist Selina Wang was recording a video on the North Lawn when a suspect opened fire near a security booth,