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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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Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, known for Meteor Garden, has died at 48. She fell ill with pneumonia while on a
Wong Kar Wai’s Blossoms Shanghai is set for global release via Mubi, marking his return with a 30-part drama after
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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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Celina Jade returned home to Hong Kong to shoot The Season — an English-language revenge thriller she filmed while pregnant,
The upcoming martial arts crime film showcases a massive character departure for the pop star as he battles Nadech Kugimiya
Japan’s youngest female mayor, Shoko Kawata, sparks national debate over maternity leave, highlighting challenges for women in politics, gender equality,
Studio Ghibli classics return to UK and Ireland cinemas as Kiki’s Delivery Service launches a new IMAX rollout. Gkids brings
Arizona school superintendent candidate Kimberly Yee condemns a stereotypically Asian digital ad targeting her as “overt racism,” blaming GOP rival
Crunchyroll founder Kun Gao launches AniBiz, the first dedicated B2B marketplace for global anime licensing