Food & Drink

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
Film & TV
Anna Sawai says playing Yoko Ono in the upcoming Beatles biopics is “very meaningful,” praising the iconic artist as “an
More
The long-running European musical competition expands into Asian markets with ten countries confirmed for an inaugural November tournament
Netflix secures global rights outside France to Cannes breakout animated romance In Waves, starring Stephanie Hsu and Will Sharpe
Scottish-Korean cellist Ryan Williams sparked outrage at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march in London, as Keir Starmer condemned the
Anime tourism is booming across Asia, with Trip.com data showing a 195% rise in related travel searches as fans book
Hulu has released the first trailer for The Season, a Hong Kong‑set revenge drama starring Jessie Mei Li. The series
Bong Joon Ho takes full responsibility for Mickey 17 with brutal honesty: "So shit on me if you didn't like
The ten-part international drama arrived on the streaming platform last week, tracing a decade-long connection across Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo.
The film features an ensemble cast investigating the world of counterfeit masterpieces, marking the directorial debut of Jing Ai Ng