ASEAN News

From admirer to labelmate of G-Dragon, BLACKPINK, WINNER, and TREASURE? Please sign us up! The South Korean music firm YG Entertainment announced on March 7 that a global audition will be held in Manila on April 16 at the ZERO Studio in Quezon City. The auditions are available to potential idols between the ages of 2004 and 2012. They must …

In February of last year, Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) mail systems, taking a trove of data that may have contained crucial information about the economies and politics of member nations. According to a vulnerability alert acquired by WIRED, hackers took over 30GB of data, including over 10,000 emails exchanged by member countries, by …

During the course of the show’s ten-year run, we’ve witnessed Eren transform from a kind but damaged young man into a terrifying titan who ate his own father. The anime series has undeniably included brutality and destruction, but it has also featured anguish, action, social-political strife, and even a glimmer of hope. This year will mark the conclusion of Attack …

The United States has cleared the possible sale of $619 million worth of new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet, as the island reported a second day of large-scale Chinese air force intrusions in the area. The arms sales are likely to worsen already difficult relations between Washington and Beijing, which has frequently requested the cessation of …

Sandara Park, a K-pop diva, surprised her fans with a “huge spoiler” — she is releasing a solo album! “‘Sandara Park’ will be the premise of my album,” she announced on her Twitter account on February 28. Park informed fans that it is too early to discuss the album. She also stated her want to share the record with fans, …

Analysts report that the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, formerly deemed very implausible, has risen to the forefront of global money managers’ risk radars and is influencing their investment decisions. Fund managers report an increase in inquiries from clients on the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Although none of them have engaged in specific transactions relating …

China must be more forthright about the sources of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US ambassador to China stated on Monday, February 27, in response to news that the US Energy Department assessed that the pandemic was likely caused by a laboratory leak in China. Nicholas Burns, addressing via video connection at an event hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce, …

Physical: 100, South Korea’s latest Netflix blockbuster, looks to be greatly influenced by the cultural phenomenon Squid Game. As with the imaginary Squid Game, the series is a variation on the survival game, a common reality TV genre, and the winner of the final game will get a substantial prize. Yet, this prize is not an inconceivable amount (ultimately about …

Friday, February 24, state media said that North Korea conducted a test launch of four strategic cruise missiles as part of an exercise aimed to demonstrate its ability to mount a nuclear reprisal against foreign forces. State news agency KCNA reported that an operational strategic cruise missile unit of the Korean People’s Army fired four “Hwasal-2” missiles in the vicinity …

Thursday, February 23, Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivered his first public birthday address since succeeding to the throne nearly four years ago. After delays caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, he solicited solidarity for those battling inflation and the pandemic. “Many people are experiencing problems in their daily lives as a result of the epidemic and rising prices,” Naruhito remarked while standing …