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Manang, voiced by Lea Salonga, is seen in a scene from “Forgotten Island”. Photo: DreamWorks Animation/AP

Jo in “Forgotten Island” is voiced by H.E.R. Photo: DreamWorks Animation/AP

Jo (left), voiced by H.E.R., and Raissa, voiced by Liza Soberano are seen in a scene from “Forgotten Island”. Photo: DreamWorks Animation/AP

The Philippines

Forgotten no more: Filipino folklore finds footing on global stage

DreamWorks’ animated film, Forgotten Island, offers a rare point of recognition for Filipinos at home and abroad.

27 Sep 2026 - 12:00PM

In Malaysia, a mother’s love offers her trans daughter refuge

27 Sep 2026 - 9:30AM

Malaysians joke about nettle beds to end Negeri Sembilan royal row

23 Sep 2026 - 2:58PM

As Malaysia bets big on a concert boom, where are the local acts?

Artists question efforts to develop local talent, highlighting ‘worrying trend’ of global stars with no Malaysian opening act.

23 Sep 2026 - 12:03PM

Malaysian rock band Kyoto Protocol perform live on stage. The band has opened for Muse, Death Cab for Cutie and The Killers in the past. Photo: Handout

Shark in the park: viral sighting shakes up South Korea’s Busan

Nearly 20,000 visitors flocked to the North Port Waterfront Park over the weekend to see the shark, which has also spawned a flood of memes.

21 Sep 2026 - 8:53PM

South Korea beats foreign student target, but struggles to keep them

New university rankings show while South Korea has enjoyed an international student boom, gaps in support and post-graduation outcomes remain.

22 Sep 2026 - 9:28AM

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South Korea wants free ‘AI for All’. Is society ready?

Seoul’s roll-out of free, unlimited AI is set to shake up classrooms, careers and crime – for better or worse.

21 Sep 2026 - 11:55AMvideocam

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The Philippines

Why men account for 80% of suicide deaths in the Philippines

Filipino men rarely seek help for mental illness, despite making up 80 per cent of suicide deaths. Advocates say it’s time for change.

14 Sep 2026 - 9:43AMvideocam

Indonesia orders Netflix to pay US$4.3m in music royalties or face shutdown

Netflix has agreed to pay music royalties it owed in South Korea and faces a tax demand on its income in Australia, media reports say.

10 Sep 2026 - 3:58PM

Grab Singapore apologises over microdrama ad that raised safety fears

The ride-hailing giant admits insensitivity over the romcom series following complaints that it trivialised driver harassment.

10 Sep 2026 - 2:22PMvideocam

A screenshot from the trailer for “I Fell In Love with My Grab Driver”, a new microdrama series by Grab Singapore. Photo: YouTube / GrabOfficialSEA

In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style

Marina Square’s future revamp typifies the rise of mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office, residential and other components.

9 Sep 2026 - 11:33PM

Marina Square’s redevelopment masterplan will include features such as luxury residences, serviced apartments and offices. Photo: PLP Architecture

Young Malaysians brew goal for traditional tuak drink to become national success

Given the drink’s origins in Sarawak, industry players have to balance between adhering to traditional processes and commercial limitations.

6 Sep 2026 - 1:00PM

Cockroaches gain ‘foothold’ in Japan’s Hokkaido as weather warms

Rising temperatures and ‘artificial environments’ enable the insects to thrive in a region once considered too hostile for them, experts say.

6 Sep 2026 - 2:04PM

‘All I want is a fair chance’: Malaysia’s deaf workers look to lead

A job offer is only the first step, deaf Malaysians say. True inclusion means equal opportunities and room to rise.

6 Sep 2026 - 10:00AMvideocam

Wong Yi Xiang, a deaf Starbucks employee, says he wants a fair chance to show his work-related skills. Photo: Ushar Daniele

What a viral Jennie clip reveals about South Korea’s deepfake struggles

Severe legal threats fail to deter a wave of teenage offenders who see digital victims as nothing more than pixels.

6 Sep 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

Jennie of Blackpink performs onstage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 20, 2025 in Indio, California. Photo: Getty Images for Coachella

Why US soldiers continue to flock to Thailand’s Pattaya

Military links have brought waves of Americans to Thailand since the 1940s, with the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln the latest to visit.

4 Sep 2026 - 7:32PM

Snow in Malaysia? Viral highway fun washed away by soapy truth

Police said the white-topped Shah Alam Expressway that mesmerised motorists was caused by a rain-activated soap spill from a lorry.

4 Sep 2026 - 4:26PMvideocam

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The Philippines

Makati’s ‘on-site’ Filipino workers: a humorous take on ‘crazy’ life in Manila

Young workers, drawn by the financial district’s expatriate-style amenities, satirise the high costs while navigating its hustle culture.

3 Sep 2026 - 4:45PM

Makati City’s skyline. Some young professionals are using labels like “overworked Filipino worker” to document their hectic lifestyle in the financial district. Photo: Shutterstock

Hello, sailor: Thailand’s Pattaya welcomes USS Abraham Lincoln crew

Over 5,000 sailors and Marines have arrived in the Thai resort city for their first shore leave in 286 days.

2 Sep 2026 - 7:29PMvideocam

Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff

A viral video shot at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has sparked a backlash, despite management insisting the worker was not a tour guide.

2 Sep 2026 - 1:03PM

Malaysian state’s cash handouts for teen weddings trigger backlash

Perak’s plan to offer money to newlyweds as young as 15 risks endorsing child marriage, rights groups warn.

31 Aug 2026 - 2:50PM

Children aged 15 to 17 “should be in school, not thinking about marriage”, one local politician said in response to the proposal. Photo: Shutterstock

Can Southeast Asian artists replicate K-pop’s global success with SEA-pop?

Even as more regional artists are performing overseas, they should not blindly copy the K-pop playbook, industry observers say.

30 Aug 2026 - 3:00PM

BINI perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, in April. Photo: Reuters

Reviving Kuala Lumpur: can Malaysia modernise without pricing out its past?

Urban renewal aims to regenerate the capital’s historic core, but polish and authenticity don’t always share the same street.

30 Aug 2026 - 11:00AM

Why Malaysia’s push for 15 million Muslim tourists is no sure thing

With disruption to long-haul flights, Malaysia may not draw more Muslim visitors at the expense of the travel hubs in Dubai and Doha.

28 Aug 2026 - 8:00PM

The Philippines

Philippine Roblox ban call sparks wider debate over children’s online safety

The online gaming platform has been blamed for the rise in school shootings and child sexual exploitation cases in Southeast Asia.

28 Aug 2026 - 7:26PMvideocam

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