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Jollibee, Uniqlo and BYD are among the Asian companies named in TIME’s 2026 Most Influential Companies list. This article unpacks how each brand made the cut and why it matters for Asia’s growing global influence
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The Australian actor on Hollywood, social status, and a modern approach to period drama
The Blackpink star navigates a virtual dating service in the first look at her upcoming romantic comedy series.
Food & Drink
Baek Se-hee, author of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, has died at 35. Her work
Fast-food giant McDonald's is launching a new limited-edition collection of TinyTan figurines, a line of characters inspired by each member
Peggy and Andrew Cherng, the founders of the fast-food giant, Panda Express, are joining the investment group acquiring the NBA
Pichaya Soontornyanakij, known as Chef Pam, has become the first Asian chef to receive the prestigious World’s Best Female Chef
The Singaporean-born polymath, Chua Lam, celebrated as one of Hong Kong's "four greatest talents" and a global authority on Chinese
NBC’s fitness guru Matthew Sauerhoff was caught on video unleashing a foul-mouthed tirade at Eddie Huang over a leash request
A Kyoto ramen shop owner sparked outrage after placing a bounty on critics, issuing threats, then deleting posts and apologizing
A viral TikTok turned Oriental Gourmet in Quincy, MA, from empty to packed, as diners flocked to support the family-owned
Hong Kong’s iconic Cha Chaan Teng made its debut at Art Basel Paris, showcasing classic dishes and local culture in
Culinary Class Wars is the first Korean unscripted title to take the No.1 spot on Netflix's Global Top 10 TV
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'One Piece' producer Tetsu Fujimura breaks down how Japanese IP from manga, anime, and games is fueling Hollywood adaptations and
Korean content is dominating globally, but its domestic film industry is in crisis. From falling box office numbers to rising
An investigation into a prominent far-right YouTube channel reveals that viral records alleging an inappropriate relationship with the late actress
Two US nationals face charges in Tokyo after entering the habitat of the famous baby macaque, prompting zoo officials to
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,