Long prized for its romantic themes, nuanced characters, and emphasis on personal development, shojo anime has become an unexpected Netflix focus. Netflix is making shojo more accessible than ever, appealing to a new generation of viewers and pleasing long-time fans by acquiring both classic works like Ouran High School Host Club and more current hits like Kimi Ni Todoke. The …

Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry has implemented a ban on the sale of Google Pixel phones within the country, adding to its recent decision to restrict iPhone 16 sales. Both bans are linked to the companies’ failure to meet Indonesia’s strict investment obligations, underscoring the government’s commitment to enforcing regulations on foreign businesses operating within its borders. At the core of …

One Piece offers a new take of the legendary Fish-Man Island arc, so fans are in for a nostalgic trip in addition to an incredible new opening theme sequence honoring the event. Early this year, the popular show shocked audiences with a six-month sabbatical to allow extra production ahead of the widely expected Egghead Arc. Though it is on a …

Particularly in areas related to the forthcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Johor is poised to become the first state in Malaysia to provide “premium” wage packages for competent workers in a novel approach to retain and recruit smart individuals. With starting salaries maybe reaching RM5,000 (US$1,146), the state’s progressive salary strategy seeks to offer competitive compensation, particularly in sectors …

China and Japan are getting ready for what would be a historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and freshly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had crucial meetings in Beijing with Japan’s national security advisor Takeo Akiba on Monday, laying the groundwork for the first in-person meeting between Xi and Ishiba since the latter’s …

Celebrating their fifth straight East Asia Baseball Cup title, the Philippines men’s baseball team savored a historic triumph. Sunday in Pampanga marked the end of an amazing run in which the squad defeated Hong Kong 9-2 in the gold medal final. Apart from proving the Philippines’ perfect performance in the regional baseball event, this triumph showed their dominance in East …

Officially known as an “auto flow road,” the government of Japan has presented plans for a revolutionary “conveyor belt road,” meant to transform goods movement between Tokyo and Osaka, as the country struggles with a growing scarcity of truck drivers and rising demands in logistics. Under this ambitious initiative, unmanned cargo units will use designated lanes inside the road network, …

Celebrating 40 years of diplomatic ties, China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are poised to fortify an alliance that has grown steadily since the beginning of official contacts. Celebrating this anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended greetings on Friday stressing the link of trust, strategic alignment, and shared vision defining …

Fans of the worldwide sensation Squid Game have much to look forward to this December as the show’s producer, Hwang Dong-hyuk, disclosed important new information about the forthcoming second season at a Lucca, Italy promotional event. Hwang, who previously made history with an Emmy for exceptional directing, hinted that Season 2 will have even more high stakes with a larger …

Especially when it’s the internationally known British rock band Coldplay linking up with K-pop phenomenon TWICE, few events match the excitement of watching two major musicians coming together for music enthusiasts all around. For their upcoming “Music of the Spheres” tour concerts in Seoul, South Korea, Coldplay stated on November 1, TWICE will be the guest of honor. Set to …