Media & Entertainment
Nintendo and Sony hamstrung in China by thin game libraries
Regulators have approved only 1% of titles released for Switch and PS5
Media & Entertainment
Philippine girl group Bini bursts onto the global stage
Members grow from local reality show sensation to worldwide hitmakers
Media & Entertainment
Yoasobi, Creepy Nuts lead Sony's new wave of J-pop to the U.S.
Connection to anime is a unique strength of Japanese music, Sony Music executive says
Media & Entertainment
Malaysia to ask social media platforms with over 8m users to get licenses
Legal action will be taken if service providers fail to apply by January 2025
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong Jockey Club eyes mainland opportunities despite betting ban
Club plans regular Guangzhou races from 2026, may seek to take bets in home city
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Hong Kong Jockey Club builds a lead
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Arts
Movie animates Murakami's portraits of empty lives
'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman' elevates celebrated author's genre fantasies
Media & Entertainment
BTS agency Hybe CEO resigns amid feud with subsidiary
Leading South Korean entertainment group under strain
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime rising on social media in Malaysia, minister says
Tighter regulations and licensing to be required for online platforms
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The Big Story
Hong Kong Jockey Club sprints to success beyond horse racing
Soccer betting and alignment with government priorities secure status
Media & Entertainment
Sony Pictures finds gold in remakes as platform broadens
Ad-supported services, in-vehicle streaming bring in new viewers
Media & Entertainment
K-pop stars link hot South Korean products to eager Japanese buyers
Fandom drives fashion trends honed by social media scrutiny
Travel & Leisure
Disney alum aims to recreate magic at Japan park Huis Ten Bosch
Plan to develop surrounding area into one that caters to tourists
Media & Entertainment
Germany's anime lovers go beyond cosplay with fan-made 'show acts'
Budding theater performance scene finds wider audience at expos and contests
Media & Entertainment
A Pokemon seller's travels: Around Asia in 40 days
Franchise has become one of Japan's highest-profile intellectual properties
Media & Entertainment
Anime music piracy website closes after industry goes to court
'Hikari No Akari' drew millions of visits from Indonesia, U.S. and France
Media & Entertainment
Japan's Round1 arcade operator doubles down on U.S. growth
Expansion to quadruple locations, spurred by popularity of claw machines
Media & Entertainment
Asia-Pacific drives Netflix subscription growth, fueled by ad model
India becomes No. 2 country in paid user growth in second quarter
Media & Entertainment
'Shogun' nabs 25 Emmy nominations, led by Japan's Hiroyuki Sanada
Anna Sawai earns nod for lead role, as series competes for best drama
Artificial intelligence
Japan newspaper association calls for legal reform to curb AI search
Google AI overview and others use news content without permission, group says
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong journalist group's new chair says she lost WSJ job over role
Selina Cheng's complaint spotlights concerns over dwindling press freedom
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Travel & Leisure
Harry Potter draws global fans to Universal Studios Japan, 10 years on
Wizarding World success opens doors for more collaborations at Osaka park
Media & Entertainment
Sony bets on game-to-film adaptations to unlock IP potential
'Ghost of Tsushima' to use artistry and choreography to woo not only gamers
Arts
How family trauma played a role in '3 Body Problem'
Cultural revolution scenes haunt show's co-creator Alexander Woo
Startups
Singapore startup's stores and apps connect world's music fans
Caldecott expands through acquisitions of instrumental brands and composition software