Thousands of anime enthusiasts in the Philippines are scurrying all around trying to find alternative methods of watching anime now that HiAnime has abruptly closed down. The site was once regarded as one of the reliable sites, but because of the anti-piracy measures across the world, it has been hit by frequent outages. To most viewers losing access was not …

One significant financial change is in the form of China starting to issue sovereign debt in Jakarta, a first in the region of its kind. This new deal with Indonesia is not merely an agreement seen as a financial move but a new way to the direction in which world capital flows can take a turn in coming years. The …

Huawei has officially announced its worldwide Now Is Your Spark launch, which is planned to be May 7, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. This announcement has already received attention since it has presented the so-called most powerful tablet that the company has ever made. It will include the launch of HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max, which is already being termed as a …

The “King of Romance” is once again returning to the Philippines. This April 27, 2026, global music superstar Engelbert Humperdinck announced his comeback to Manila as part of “The Legend Continues – The Celebration Tour 2026“. After a successful world tour, the “King of Romance” will perform his classic hits in the New Frontier Theater on September 25, 2026. View …

Magic with the Mouse is stronger than ever as Shanghai Disney Resort 2026 is the region’s most popular family holiday. The resort has recently overtaken its Asian competitors as the number one summer holiday destination, according to search and bookings data from the most popular travel sites. The surge in popularity is due to landmark years and the unprecedented success …

The Indonesia government has recently launched a new tax scheme to reduce the price of air tickets. The Indonesian government will now subsidise the 11% Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic economy-class air travel, in line with the Indonesian Minister of Finance Regulation No. 24/2026 (PMK 24/2026). The move is a response to the sharp rise in the price of …

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has made history in the academic field of the Middle East. The institution has also achieved the first position in the United Arab Emirates according to the recently published Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026. This success is also enhanced by the fact that it has reached the 55 th position in the …

If Wishes Could Kill, a hit Korean horror thriller, has taken Southeast Asia by storm since its launch on April 24, 2026. The series is a combination of high school and horror spiked with shenanigans, and plays on the premise of what will happen if wishes can come true, but come with a price. It’s about a group of teenagers …

Online buzz has been swirling around the K-drama The Perfect Crown after the release of Episodes 5 and 6 this weekend. Featuring IU and Byeon Woo-seok, the drama has evolved from a contract marriage plot to one about a more intimate and complex relationship. Part of the hype is due to the “leaks”, which are early reviews, clips and summaries …

A counter-culture that seems to appear out of nowhere is in the age of foldable screens and super-fast processors. The youths are also selling off their main smartphones to buy phones that can barely send a text message. This vintage tech revival is not an empty fad, but a movement, full-scale, accompanied by the craving for digital minimalism and a …