Indonesia

Southeast Asia’s streaming market is booming, with subscriptions up 19% to more than 61 million in 2025 as Indonesian originals rival K‑dramas, Thai horror travels across borders and connected TV transforms how the region watches at home
Film & TV
Asian American Girl Club is expanding into media with AAGC Originals and its debut podcast Undefinable, following January backlash tied
Ken Jeong's fans have not approved of his support for Kamala Harris following Joe Biden's exit
Indonesia
Discover 21 rising ESEA artists redefining indie, pop, and R&B — from mxmtoon to YUNHWAY, these voices are shaping music’s
Nine-year-old Singaporean Ivory Chia makes AACA history as the youngest-ever winner, leading a standout night for Asian talent at the
Netflix reaffirms its dedication to Southeast Asian storytelling with new investments and partnerships, empowering local creators to reach global audiences.
Indonesian man accused of killing family claims One Piece “scolded” him, sparking outrage and debate over mental health and media
Indonesian animated film Jumbo breaks Southeast Asian box office records with over $8M and 3.2M admissions in just two weeks
Indonesian horror Pabrik Gula tops 2025 box office with $7M, thrilling with local folklore. US release set for April 18
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Hong Myung-Bo resigns after South Korea’s World Cup exit as President Lee orders a government investigation into the team’s performance
Yvonne Chapman talks Hong Kong’s high society in The Season, why “what you see is not all there is,” and
A new digital series highlights the forgotten Asian American inventors and cultural heavyweights who shaped modern life ahead of the
Art heals when words fail. Quentin Lee’s new project The Way You Dance tackles family grief and queer identity in
Japan advance to the World Cup knockout stage after a 1–1 draw with Sweden, setting up a high-stakes round-of-32 clash
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues its international diversification strategy. The 2026 invitee list indicates targeted growth
Tracie Pang reflects on closing Pangdemonium after 16 years, the realities of Singapore theatre, censorship, and what comes next
A Seoul court has handed down a suspended sentence to a Brazilian national following a series of obsessive visits to