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As a major initiative to reinvent international trade the United States has agreed to new trade agreements with other eastern countries (European Union, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines). According to President Donald Trump, who confirmed the deals late in July, these arrangements will affect the major sectors of economy including agriculture and automotive production, and will change the terms of …

The cancellation of the ongoing program ‘Close-Up Gendai’ in the NHK Japan has been announced officially by the broadcaster itself. This has been scheduled for the 7.30 pm streaming of the renowned actor and musician Fukuyama Masaharu’s heartfelt interview in “My Soul Will Not Be Taken Away – Masaharu Fukuyama: Resonating Songs and Peace”. On this show it has been …

The heart bleeds with pain for the ardent followers of this Hong Kong actor Will Or Wai-Lam who is popularly known for the 2021 breakthrough movie of his ‘Drifting’. He has been building his career in acting and Will has agreed to debut his first stage play titled ‘Let Me Entertain You’ which is scheduled for the premier on 8 …

Head Over Heels, a popular South Korean drama showed its last episode this week, creating an emotional end to the fantastical romantic show that was enjoyed in the 12 episodes. The drama with Choo Young Woo and Cho Yi Hyun as the main producers managed to find its niche among the most-viewed K-dramas in 2025 by incorporating folklore motives in …

This yearly summer concert of Japan, ‘a-Nation’ has been launched with the aim of celebrating the regional musics and the artists behind the masterpiece. All these wonderful celebrations began in the year 2002, and it has arrived to its 21st Annual a-Nation event in the year 2025. Here fans are given the opportunity to see their favourite pop stars whether …

Vietnam U23 is a dominating finalist with the two defending titles whereas they are playing against the equally talented team Indonesia U23 who are the host of this event. Indonesia U23 team is planning to take back their trophy to their home by equalling their list of titles won in this tournament into two. So the fans are waiting for …

The current HYBE NewJeans court case has taken a twist as the attorneys introduced the BTS group into the court case discussion. The case over a contract between the popular girl group NewJeans and its agency ADOR, the subsidiary company of HYBE Corporation, had another vigorous hearing at the Seoul Central District Court on July 24, 2025. The NewJeans HYBE …

The firework festival that is celebrated across Japan traces its roots back to the 18th century of the Kyoho famine. This annual firework festival has begun to honor both the dead and to uphold the public spirits under these dazzling fireworks that are displayed during the evening. As the years passed it evolved as a tradition in Japan highlighting the …

This escalation of a border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has gained momentum and is becoming a serious threat, as at least 15 persons have been killed and more than 120,000 civilians have been displaced. The conflict has already extended to other regions as opposed to the initial conflict site, causing a significant crisis in Southeast Asia. Cambodia directly accused …

It’s a farewell with a happy tears for the fans of Takeru Satoh and Fuka Koshiba, as their fantasy romantic drama ‘Marry My Husband’ has reached its finishing line. It began to premier on 27 June 2025 on Amazon Prime Video, from the launch to till date the reception of every episode has been surpassing the predictions and presumptions. The …