The 33-year-old cook grew up among the most iconic chefs in the Philippines. Now, he’s carving his own path in New York

After closing his Cá Chép bookstores, Đông A Books CEO Trần Đại Thắng set out on a nationwide journey to bring books directly to readers across Việt Nam. From bustling cities to remote mountain communities, his mobile bookstore is creating unexpected encounters, rekindling a love of printed books and connecting readers with the people behind the pages.

From Việt Nam’s culture and history to the streets of modern Hà Nội and HCM City, developers are turning the country’s stories and heritage into video games for players around the world.

We now have a dance challenge for "Together in Motion," the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026 official song performed by SB19.

Hong Kong milk tea – a mainstay of cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong-style diners – is taking on a new role in Tokyo’s cafe culture. According to the Japan Tea Association, the country is in the midst of a “third black tea boom” and more cafes are offering black tea menus. Even convenience stores are revamping their takeaway drink options, with 7-Eleven, for example, expanding its Seven Cafe tea machines to around 2,000 stores in early 2026. Suntory also released a Hong Kong-style milk tea under its...

Ez Mil and Eminem are back with a popping new song inspired by the "Naruto" villain Madara.

Lead cast: Ji Chang-wook, Mio Imada Cross-cultural media ties between Japan and South Korea continue to blossom with Merry Berry Love, a rural romance starring Ji Chang-wook (The Worst of Evil) and Mio Imada (Trillion Game). Co-produced by South Korea’s CJ ENM and Japan’s Nippon Television, the show airs locally on Nippon TV and streams globally on Disney+. Although written and directed by South Korean creatives, the story unfolds largely on Charo Island, in rural Japan. Imada plays Karin...

Ticket prices and other details for Beabadoobee's "The Powerlines Tour" have now been revealed by Live Nation Philippines.

“I’m not a fashion person,” says Kenneth Chow, founder of independent fashion label Chow Chow. During our interview, he wears a simple striped shirt and answers without pretension. “I barely buy new clothes,” he says, laughing. Despite his simple approach to fashion, Chow’s business focuses on refined craftsmanship, intricate designs and handcrafted luxury. His designs, embellished with crystals and pearls hand-stitched on dark-coloured silks, play with perceptions of geometry and linear...

BINI is nominated at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Global Music Star.

A new era is teased on the "Naruto" X page with Project Rasengan, where a manga, anime, game, and card game are set to be launched.

To most, the plague is an ancient nightmare, a scourge that wiped out tens of millions in medieval Europe and killed more than 20,000 people in colonial Hong Kong between 1894 and 1929. A recent death at a plague research facility in Siberia is a stark reminder that the bacterium that causes it, Yersinia pestis, was never eradicated. While modern medicine has transformed the former “Black Death” into an easily treatable bacterial infection, the disease continues to circulate quietly across the...

Jihan Mohin Dimachk of Tanzania is Miss Grand International 2026!

Philippine bet Gabrielle Galapia finished as third runner-up at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 pageant held at the Cebu Coliseum on Saturday night.

Philippine bet MJ Ordillano finished as second runner-up at the Mister Global 2026 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday night.

Emma Tiglao has taken her final walk as Miss Grand International 2026, and perhaps her final walk in pageantry.

The 2026 Sơn La Coffee Festival opens, providing province's cultural and tourism events along many vibrant activities to public

Angelica Lopez’s bid for a third consecutive Miss Grand International crown ended after she failed to advance to the Top 11 of the 2026 competition. ‎ ‎Her elimination came after the swimsuit round, where delegates strutted the runway in apple-green swimsuits to the tune of Dua Lipa’s “Whatchu Doing.” Côte d’Ivoire claimed the Best in Swimsuit award. ‎ ‎Advancing to the Top 11 were Thailand, Venezuela, the Netherlands, Tanzania, Mexico, Vietnam, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cuba, Côte d’Ivoire and Puerto Rico. ‎

Angelica Lopez has bowed out of the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant.

Angelica Lopez has been honored with the Best National Costume award at the Miss Grand International 2026 coronation night in Bangkok, Thailand.

Angelica Lopez has advanced to the Top 25 of Miss Grand International 2026!

Choosing God is what makes us chosen

I’ve spent 54 years exercising my mouth; surely it’s time I gave my brain a proper workout, too

From Calvin Klein in New York to her Chanel debut in Paris, the Filipina tennis star’s style game is winning on and off the court

An unexpected award fuels the P-pop group as it gears up for Paris and a solo concert back home

Sixty-three lacquer paintings by 20 artists are being showcased at the second edition of the Dòng Chảy Sơn Mài (The Confluence) art exhibition at Toong workspace in HCM City’s Xuân Hào Ward.

A new “Avatar: The Last Airbender” animated sequel series is in the works!

At nearly 80, South Korean artist Kang Myonghi retains the creative energy of her youth. She remains active in her studio, with her commitment to international projects undiminished. In recent months, she has visited Hong Kong twice to prepare for “What Remains to be Seen”, her first solo exhibition at a gallery in two years. The only pause in her working routine came during the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. Travel restrictions did little to stem her creative output, however. Being confined to Jeju...

Ticket prices and the seat plan for Lalala Fest 2027, featuring Olivia Dean, BINI, Up Dharma Down, Lola Amour, Sunkissed Lola, and more, have been revealed.

Katseye is set to release a new song titled “Unloveu,” written and produced by member Lara Raj.