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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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Jani Zhao takes on the role of antagonist Stingray in the Aquaman sequel
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