Coronavirus

Trevor Noah and Ronny Chieng praise Singapore for charging non-vaccinated with medical bills

Community leaders warn Biden that COVID-19 origin report could trigger anti-Asian racism

Sydney faces lockdown but Nicole Kidman skips Hong Kong quarantine to film tone-deaf ‘Expat’ TV series

Film & TV

Netflix Reveals BTS Seoul Concert Livestream Drew In 18.4 Million Global Viewers

BTS’ comeback livestream on Netflix drew 18.4 million views, topping charts in 24 countries, while a disputed Gwanghwamun turnout reveals

March 25, 2026

News

Paramount and Hybe Greenlight K-Pop Film Starring Ji-young Yoo and Eric Nam

The collaborative project, set to explore the intense world of K-pop music survival shows, aims for a 2027 release and

July 23, 2025

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Asian American Sundance Film Festival Favourite ‘Didi’ Gets Cinema Release Date

Sean Wang's coming of age film, Didi, stars Izaac Wang, Joan Chen, Shirley Chen, and Chang Li Hua

April 5, 2024

Film & TV

Lee Byung-hun: From Hollywood Action Hero to Squid Game’s Global Star

How South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun found true international fame in his homeland, and what it means for the future

January 15, 2025

Coronavirus

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UK Parliament to hold ‘first ever’ debate about Coronavirus racism towards East Asians

October 13, 2020

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‘Chink-headed motherf*cker’: Racist US Marine quotes Trump, threatens to kill Asians

October 12, 2020

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CNN states Singapore is ‘not a country’ in Coronavirus article

October 7, 2020

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Asian American unemployment rates increase 450% amid Coronavirus pandemic

October 7, 2020

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Kenzo Takada: Japanese founder of fashion brand dies from Covid-19 aged 81

October 6, 2020

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‘Karate kid virus’: Congresswoman Grace Meng receives racist voicemails after resolution condemns anti-Asian sentiment

October 2, 2020

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Asian Americans have one of the highest unemployment rates amid Covid-19 pandemic

October 1, 2020

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New Jersey Fire Chief gets sued for Covid-19 racist remarks towards Asian American fire fighter

September 28, 2020

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British Airways cabin crew gets quarantined in Hong Kong, ‘starves’ due to breakfast congee menu

September 25, 2020

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Awkwafina to donate music sales for NYC’s Chinatown businesses affected by Covid-19 racism

September 25, 2020

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Syracuse University professor refers to Covid-19 as ‘Wuhan Flu’ and ‘Chinese Community Party Virus’ in course syllabus

September 24, 2020

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House of Representatives passes resolution against anti-Asian American Coronavirus racism

September 18, 2020

Film & TV

Dreamworks’ Filipino Culture Film ‘Forgotten Island’ Opens to 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island opens to a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, bringing Filipino folklore, culture and friendship to cinemas worldwide.

September 25, 2026

Film & TV

SGIFF 2026 Opens With South Korean Thriller ‘The Assassin(s)’; Singapore Cinema Takes Centre Stage

SGIFF 2026 opens with Korean thriller The Assassin(s) as Singapore cinema takes centre stage. Early-bird presale 25 Sept, tickets 28

September 25, 2026

Film & TV

Ang Geck Geck Says ‘Ah Girl’ Was More Than 10 Years in the Making

'Ah Girl' director Ang Geck Geck says her debut feature took over 10 years to make, as she reflects on

September 24, 2026

Books

Japanese Breakfast Frontwoman Michelle Zauner Unveils New Memoir ‘Thank You For Your Suffering’ Following Immense Success Of ‘Crying In H Mart’

The musician and author announces a 224-page volume detailing her year in Seoul learning her mother’s native language and translating

September 23, 2026

Music

US Radio Host Slammed For Racism After Mocking Jungkook’s Name; Calls BTS Army “Losers”

US radio hosts on The Woody Show face heavy backlash and accusations of racism after intentionally mispronouncing Jungkook’s name and

September 23, 2026