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Chinese humanoid robots break human 100m and 400m world records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, as 2,000+ machines from 666 teams compete in sports and real-world tasks
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Japan's interest rates hit a 31-year high at 0.75%, and the anime industry is paying the price. Higher borrowing costs,
‘Train to Busan’ director Yeon Sang-ho returns with Revelations, a gripping Netflix thriller diving into faith, obsession, and dark truths
China launches AI project to reimagine 100 martial arts classics, including A Better Tomorrow, into enhanced and animated versions
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Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership
Beach House Pictures unveils Panda School, narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, alongside historical documentary Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor
Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King secure a historic double victory as the first Mandarin novel to win the prize,
A new 2026 Nielsen report reveals that Asian-led content, from sports stars like Shohei Ohtani to streaming hits, is driving
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang feature in Eugene Yi’s HBO documentary The A List, which explores AAPI identity,
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes
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
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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
Viu says nearly 20% of its long-form users are already watching microdramas just months after launch, signaling rapid adoption of
The historic piece of legislation heads to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, making the martial arts icon the first Chinese American