April 6, 2026

Disney+ deepens its esports push with an expanded KeSPA partnership that will bring major Korean and pan-Asian competitions to global audiences, beginning with the Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026 on April 24–26
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Past Lives was nomiated for Oscars in the Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay categories
Exclusive insights from iconic Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung, on 'Silent Friend', Wong Kar-wai collaborations, neuroscience prep, plant sentience, and
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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
Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership
Beach House Pictures unveils Panda School, narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, alongside historical documentary Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor
Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King secure a historic double victory as the first Mandarin novel to win the prize,
A new 2026 Nielsen report reveals that Asian-led content, from sports stars like Shohei Ohtani to streaming hits, is driving
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang feature in Eugene Yi’s HBO documentary The A List, which explores AAPI identity,
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
The long-running European musical competition expands into Asian markets with ten countries confirmed for an inaugural November tournament