Netflix’s Philippines has introduced its 2026 slate, which marks ten years since establishing a presence in the region. This includes five original series and films, three are series and two are movies created with the intention of appealing both locally and globally. The announcement was made at a February press conference. The projects will feature popular actors such as Kathryn …

Shah Rukh Khan became more than just an Indian superstar. He also became Bollywood’s global ambassador. During the 1990s, when Indian movies were primarily made for Indian audiences, his romantic films resonated with audiences in the United Kingdom, North America, Middle East and Germany. Films such as Dilwale Dulhania le Jayenge helped define how Hindi movies are distributed outside of …

Mitsuru Toyama is an influential and contentious figure in the history of modern Japan. As one of the founders of the Genyosha (Dark Ocean Society), Toyama was instrumental in the promotion of nationalism throughout Japan and the development of a Pan-Asian ideology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Establishment of Genyosha Founded in 1881 in Fukuoka, Toyama and …

Not only has the world-renowned K-Pop group BTS taken over the charts, but they’ve also changed the way people perceive fashion around the globe. The seven-member group of BTS has partnered with many of the biggest names in luxury fashion over the last few years, bringing K-Pop to the world’s runways and marketing campaigns. Louis Vuitton: A Historic Brand Ambassador …

Celebrating with Chinatown Chinese New Year 2026 The annual illumination is back, and the Chinatown Chinese New Year 2026 festivities promise an unforgettable visual feast. As we usher in prosperity, the historic streets are transformed into a vibrant canvas of red and gold, making it the perfect destination for festive photography and cultural appreciation. Majestic Year of the Horse decorations …

The Evolution of the San Pablo City Coconut Festival 2026 The San Pablo City Coconut Festival has always been a cornerstone of local pride. But the San Pablo City Coconut Festival 2026 takes this vibrant heritage to a whole new level. Originally started in 1996 to honor St. Paul the First Hermit and showcase the city’s primary agricultural crop, the …

What’s New Indonesia: 2026 Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, Surabaya: gems in the city that mix food, travel, and lifestyle. The New Tables March in Jakarta will include viral cafes such as Farm House Susu Lembu in Kemang, which has milk bath pools that are Insta-worthy. The openings of the March in Bandung feature coffee places, a street art stroll in Dago. …

To mark the homeporting of Disney Adventure in Singapore, Disney Cruise Line lights up Marina Bay Sands from March 13-15, 2026, with free 10-minute fireworks at 8.30 PM every night. The sky tracks are synchronized with the Disney classics such as When You Wish Upon A Star, Let It Go, ” and ” Under the Sea, the sky tracks are …

The Singapore food calendar of 2026 is full of food festivals that revere hawker history, fusion creativity, and world food. Singapore Food Festival (July-Aug) covers city-wide pop-ups at the hawker centres; Singapore Food Expo (May 29-Jun 1, Singapore EXPO) hosts 500k people to enjoy 1,000+ items at 100 stalls. GastroBeats (Jun 5-28, Bayfront) combines music with Warabimochi, tacos, and Street …

Premium kurma dates and lontong rice cakes are all the buzz of Ramadan 2026 (Feb 23-Mar 24) bazaars in KL and PJ in the breaking fast season. Pasar Malam Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (KLCC) has Medjool kurma Rp10/piece, lontong sayur Rp15, and charcoal otak-otak bonus. Bukit Bintang Alor stalls RM1 roti boom, Saudi dates RM20/pack. PJ SS2 Pasar Malam lontong …