Cultural Diplomacy

1) Tan Shu-Lin Takes Center Stage, Wins Chairman’s Award at U.S.-Asia Entertainment Game Changer Awards 2) Trailblazer Tan Shu-Lin Honored with Chairman’s Award at U.S.-Asia Entertainment Game Changer Awards 3) Tan Shu-Lin Celebrated as Chairman’s Award

Miles CooperOctober 8, 2026017 views

Producer Tan Shu-Lin accepted the Chairman’s Award at the U.S.-Asia Entertainment Game Changer Awards, celebrating Asia Society’s pivotal role in forging vibrant cross-Pacific film and media collaborations

Bite-Sized Diplomacy: How Asian Food Turns Street Stalls into Statecraft

Charlotte AdamsOctober 2, 2026056 views

Across Asia, food has been turned into diplomatic currency: governments are packaging signature dishes to charm foreign publics, lure tourists and unlock new markets-transforming cuisine into a potent instrument of soft power

5. From Archipelago to World Stage: Indonesia’s Cultural Comeback 6. The New Wave: Why Indonesia Is Becoming a Global Entertainment Powerhouse 7. Spotlight on Indonesia: The Creative Revolution Transforming Film, TV, and Music 8. Beyond Borders: Ind

Ava ThompsonSeptember 16, 2026081 views

Indonesia’s entertainment scene is bursting onto the regional stage as a cultural powerhouse – fueled by streaming platforms, international collaborations, and a fearless new wave of creators who are redefining Asia’s cultural story

Beyond Entertainment: How Asia’s Soft Power is Redefining Global Influence

Ava ThompsonSeptember 29, 20250214 views

Asia is leveraging culture, media, and technology to expand its influence, challenging Western dominance in the global soft power arena. This strategic shift marks a new chapter in modern diplomacy.