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Anime tourism is booming across Asia, with Trip.com data showing a 195% rise in related travel searches as fans book trips for conventions, pilgrimage sites, and immersive themed stays
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The director’s adaptation of the Maggie O’Farrell novel took the top film prize, with producer Steven Spielberg claiming only Zhao
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
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Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
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