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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 Venice Best Actress winner will portray Hollywood’s first Chinese American star in a new film exploring her battles against
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Adeline Rudolph and Tati Gabrielle discuss playing Kitana and Jade in Mortal Kombat II. They talk about stunt training, character
BTS meets Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum at National Palace, greets 50K ARMY fans.
The Squid Game star joins a gritty martial arts project directed by veteran cinematographer Lee Mo-gae and produced by Hive
The annual selection highlights eight trailblazing Asian and Pacific Islander talents reshaping the industry, from "Bridgerton" star Yerin Ha to
The London-based firm picks up worldwide rights for Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig’s film about a female truck driver in Mongolia’s coal mines.
Trinity CineAsia acquires the distribution rights for the award-winning Hong Kong social drama, scheduled for a theatrical launch this May.
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Dwayne Johnson makes his Met Gala debut in a skirt-inspired Thom Browne look, celebrating Polynesian culture and redefining masculinity on
Hong Kong legends Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, and Jet Li are reportedly joining forces for a new historical epic titled