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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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Ray Chan worked on Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine
Ken Jeong's fans have not approved of his support for Kamala Harris following Joe Biden's exit
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Mark Lee faces backlash after wearing a Confederate flag T-shirt. His label, Upper Room, issues an apology as debate grows
Tony Leung calls AI in filmmaking a “double-edged sword,” warning it could cost jobs and strip cinema of its soul
The legendary filmmaker aims for a July theatrical debut as Singaporean distributor Encore Films secures the global rights outside mainland
The global streaming phenomenon returns this June with new characters, dangerous Earth Kingdom secrets, and a war that is about
Wenzhou entrepreneur Lin Jie stepped in with flights and clothes to ensure Ana Cândida Évora could watch her goalkeeper son
The pop star secures the biggest opening week of 2026 for a solo artist as her third studio release completely
RM has been named global ambassador for the National Museum of Korea, marking a first for the institution as it
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