Interview
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales warns of addictive nature of social media
Nonprofit website has no need to play clickbait game as it focuses on truth
Society
Popular Indian reality show kicks up a polygamy storm
Younger generations' open-mindedness shakes conservative society
Life
Western theme songs for Japanese anime 'Kaiju No. 8' break new ground
Tie-ups with U.S. and U.K. musicians prove successful for Japanese IP
Media & Entertainment
NewJeans creator says no progress in feud with Hybe record label
Min Hee Jin determined to elevate K-pop with smash-hit girl band
IPO
Tencent-backed video game developer Shift Up closes up 18% in Seoul debut
South Korean company marks country's second-biggest IPO this year
Business trends
Japan's electronic parts makers boost capital spending by 5%
Advanced automobiles and AI lift demand for capacitors and other parts
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Interview
Hello Kitty and friends to connect with fans online and off: Sanrio exec
Licensing push stepped up abroad, and younger set courted on Roblox
Travel & Leisure
South Korea air hub Incheon takes off as casino destination
Newest resort run by U.S.-based Mohegan offers shopping, dining and family fun
Media & Entertainment
Anime action figure prices more than double on overseas popularity
Collectors travel to Japan to hunt for favorite characters in secondhand market
Sports
Japan basketball league shoots for fans in Philippines and rest of Asia
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC's plant offers opportunity for Kumamoto team
Taiwan under Lai
Taiwan opposition wields new powers in bid to reshape media landscape
Regulator faces investigation as ruling party and journalists raise alarm
Datawatch
Olympics faces drop in TV viewing as fans switch to social media clips
Selling broadcast rights is main revenue source for organizer of Games
Media & Entertainment
After U.S. IPO, Naver's Webtoon to spend more on creators and AI
Online comics appeal to TikTok-loving Gen-Z Americans, CFO says
North Korea tensions
North Korea intensifies crackdown on K-drama, other pop culture from South
Seoul says people in North could face execution for consuming banned content
Media & Entertainment
Naver-backed Webtoon shares jump 14% in Nasdaq debut
California-based storytelling platform founded by engineer from South Korean company
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong Disney poised for 1st profit in decade on 'Frozen' bump
Park buoyed by recovery of international visitors, especially from Southeast Asia
Media & Entertainment
Japan's top manga publishers invest $4.9m in AI translation startup
Mantra to hone quality with backing from Shueisha, Kadokawa and more
Media & Entertainment
Sony shows interest in buyouts as it stresses creativity
President Totoki touts 'people and tech' that enhance IP value
Technology
Vietnam's VNG aims to earn majority of gaming revenue overseas by 2027
Online games still cash engine as startup expands AI, cloud divisions
International relations
Philippines warns online casinos could be China-linked 'Trojan horses'
Concerns mount as authorities continue investigations and raids
Media & Entertainment
Netflix ups local content in Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines
Homegrown films challenge K-drama, Hollywood in Southeast Asia
Podcast: News Roundup
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Equities
Nintendo rises 5% in two days on film sequel, new Mario and Zelda games
Once again, company's Nintendo Direct announcement triggers investors' buying
Media & Entertainment
Super Mario film sequel hits Japan in April 2026, weeks after U.S.
Follow-up reunites Nintendo and Mario creator Miyamoto with Illumination studio
Retail
Mall Group touts Bangkok shopping center as entertainment hub
Thai company hopes to attract tourists from abroad with concert halls and hotels