You know that moment when a single word puts your social perspective upside down on language, identity, and culture? In the Philippines, that word is bakla. In the US or …

There’s a moment, if you spend enough time watching VTubers, where the illusion stops being the point. A shark girl hits five million subscribers. A pink demon voice actress breaks …

In a country where scorching temperatures are a year-round reality, Thailand is taking proactive steps to protect its residents from the dangers of extreme heat. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) …

One of the most iconic — and polarizing — musicals of the past four decades is coming home. Cameron Mackintosh has confirmed that Miss Saigon will return to London’s West …

Lisa’s appointment to the Met Gala Host Committee and her role as the first Asian artist to design a full collection for KITH mark a structural shift in fashion influence. …

In a major milestone for one of the world’s most iconic characters, Warner Bros. Pictures has officially set a theatrical release date for the first-ever Hello Kitty feature film. The …

Thailand is actively pursuing an ambitious plan to host Southeast Asia’s first Disney theme park, aiming to revitalize its tourism sector amid recent challenges. The government-backed initiative, centered in the …

Japan has begun its first academic trial of what researchers are calling “anime therapy,” an experimental counseling approach that uses animated characters to help young adults navigate mild psychological and …

Popular mukbang YouTuber Togimochi became the center of controversy this week after clips circulated online showing her appearing to spit out food during filming, contradicting the core premise of mukbang …

Malaysia is preparing to join a growing global shift toward stricter controls on youth access to social media. On November 23, Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Communications Minister, confirmed that the government …