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Netflix’s live-action One Piece sets sail for Season 3 – the Straw Hat crew returns, diving deeper into daring Grand Line arcs packed with jaw-dropping set pieces and higher stakes. Expect ruthless new villains and bold twists as the show expands Eiichiro Oda’s beloved pirate saga
From sold-out stadiums to billion-dollar broadcast deals, the Indian Premier League has exploded into a global phenomenon, rewriting cricket’s playbook by attracting international superstars and winning millions of new fans. ABC Asia goes behind the scenes to chart its unstoppable rise
Bali has seen a surge in high-profile murder cases, raising concerns over safety on the popular tourist island. Authorities insist it remains secure, but residents and visitors are on edge.
FashionNetwork’s coverage of Central Asia Fashion (September 2017) spotlights a dynamic apparel scene – a rapidly expanding market, bold local designers making their mark, and fresh retail partnerships that are reshaping the region’s fashion landscape
Kyoto is moving to bar visitors from the intimate, private alleys of its famed geisha district after a wave of “out-of-control” behavior – from harassment to intrusive photography – outraged residents and performers
From backstage confidants to one of K-ent’s most talked-about couples, IU and Lee Jong-suk’s romance – and its eventual quiet end – is laid out in a timeline that follows their understated beginnings, the rare public moments that set fans abuzz, and the discreet, dignified way they parted
Each weekend, Philadelphia’s FDR Park bursts into life as a vibrant Southeast Asian market-vendors dish up fragrant traditional fare, stalls overflow with jewel-toned produce, and tables gleam with colorful cultural treasures
Singapore is fast becoming the Asia‑Pacific launchpad for next‑generation healthcare – where pioneering research, bold digital innovation and clear, robust regulation converge to attract the world’s top medical leaders
Across Central Asia, conservationists and health experts are joining forces in a new regional initiative led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature to bolster preparedness against zoonotic disease threats in protected areas
Agoda’s latest data, featured on Yahoo Finance, shows consistent demand for intra-regional travel across Southeast Asia. Travelers are favoring short-haul getaways-think weekend beach trips and city escapes-and increasingly choosing flexible booking options
Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong puts Burger King’s viral “Real Cheeseburger” to the ultimate test, dismantling its gravity-defying, cheese-only stack to rate flavor, value and social-media clout – so you can skip the hype (and the calories)
A thick, choking haze has smothered Southeast Asia, sending travel bookings tumbling by 80%. With flights grounded and tourists steering clear, the sudden collapse is delivering a sharp, immediate blow to local tourism – from hotels and restaurants to tour operators and countless service workers who depend on visitors for their livelihoods
Across Asia, countries are reshaping food security – diversifying import sources, ramping up local production, and forging South‑South partnerships – signaling a strategic move away from reliance on Western suppliers
Unfazed by a crowded streaming landscape, Netflix is doubling down on its core strategy – while admitting that expanding total viewing hours and lifting user engagement remain its biggest challenges
The 2026 Asian Games narrows the gap with the Olympics, pairing time-tested crowd-pleasers – athletics, swimming and gymnastics – with a burst of fresh energy from esports and cherished regional sports
As AI adoption matures, Singapore companies are turning potential into performance – Microsoft Source reports clear boosts in efficiency, meaningful cost savings and a wave of new innovation across key sectors
JBT Marel has unveiled a next-generation, high-speed salmon slicing machine in Asia – promising processors sharper precision, faster throughput, and significantly reduced waste, Asia Food Beverages reports
Thailand’s M Card is shedding its discount-only image and fast becoming a passport to lifestyle perks across Asia. As regional partners join the network, cardholders unlock cross-border advantages – from exclusive dining and upgraded travel to VIP entertainment experiences
SoftBank and Grab have joined forces to build AI infrastructure in Malaysia’s Sarawak state – an ambitious push to expand digital services, supercharge data-center capacity, and spark a new wave of regional innovation, Nikkei Asia reports
At Asia Society’s U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit, industry leaders debated how “artificial” intelligence is not just altering but upending interactive TV-rewriting the rules of storytelling, supercharging audience engagement, and unlocking bold new paths for global media collaboration