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K-Pop 'Exorcism' Video Sparks 300% Tourism Boom

A viral K-Pop music video featuring demon hunters has triggered an unprecedented tourism surge to a remote South Korean village, with visitors flocking to its 'exorcism' locations.

Asia Plans $1bn Las Vegas-Style Casino Resort

An ambitious Asian nation is challenging Macau and Singapore's dominance with a colossal $1 billion casino resort project, aiming to become the next global gaming and entertainment epicentre.

Hong Kong's Riveting Reimagining of Linklater's 'Tape'

A critical deep-dive into the bold Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater's cult classic, 'Tape'. This reverential yet distinct adaptation transposes the drama of toxic masculinity and blurred truths to a compelling Asian context, proving the film's themes

Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

Harlequin Ladybird Invasion Threatens UK Native Species

An alarming surge of invasive harlequin ladybirds, originating from Asia, is threatening native UK species. Experts warn of ecological disruption as these aggressive insects outcompete local ladybirds for food and habitat.

Vienna's Fairytale Christmas Market Guide 2024

Discover Vienna's enchanting Christmas markets for 2024. From the spectacular Rathausplatz to hidden gems, find opening dates, must-try food, and unique gifts in Europe's most magical winter destination.

AFC Champions League Elite: No Surprises as Giants Dominate

The revamped AFC Champions League Elite's group stage concludes with a familiar narrative: financial powerhouses from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Japan assert their dominance, leaving little room for surprise underdogs in the new format.

Asian Community Booms in Mexico City, Up 275%

Mexico's capital is experiencing a remarkable demographic shift, with its Asian population, particularly from China and South Korea, soaring by over 275% in just a decade, reshaping the city's social and culinary fabric.

Killer Asian Hornets Invasion: UK on High Alert

Britain faces a growing threat from invasive Asian hornets as experts warn of potential ecological disaster and public health crisis. Urgent warnings issued to report sightings immediately.

Asian Markets Dive Following Fed's Hawkish Stance

Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, plunged sharply after US Federal Reserve signals dashed hopes for imminent interest rate cuts, mirroring a significant sell-off on Wall Street.

Malaysian woman charged over alleged insult to Sultan

A Malaysian woman faces criminal charges after allegedly making an offensive gesture towards the Sultan of Perak's convoy during National Day celebrations, sparking a debate on lèse-majesté laws.

Trump's Tariff Talk Tanks Global Markets

Global financial markets reel as former President Donald Trump floats aggressive 60% tariffs on Chinese goods, sparking fears of a renewed trade war and economic instability.

Nvidia's Market Surge Sends Asian Shares on Mixed Journey

Nvidia's staggering market surge, briefly surpassing Microsoft as the world's most valuable company, triggers a mixed reaction across Asian markets. Discover how the tech titan's performance is reshaping global investment landscapes.

Daniel Dae Kim slams Hollywood's casting 'overcorrection'

Hollywood star Daniel Dae Kim critiques the industry's flawed approach to Asian representation, arguing that focusing on an actor's specific nationality over talent is a misguided 'overcorrection' that misses the point of true diversity.

Asia Shares Fall as Powell's Jackson Hole Speech Looms

Asian shares and European futures fall sharply as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell's key Jackson Hole speech. Markets brace for hawkish tones on US interest rates, with the FTSE 100 set for a lower open. Live updates on global market reaction and a

Saudi Desert Ski Resort Fails, Winter Games May Go to China

Saudi Arabia's ambitious desert ski resort, Trojena, is behind schedule, jeopardising its role in the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Officials are now in emergency talks to potentially move the entire event to China, casting doubt on the Kingdom's vision for a

Lenny Henry's Bold BBC Diversity Stand

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry reveals the moment he threatened to quit the BBC in a powerful fight for better Black and Asian representation, a move that changed British television forever.

Coach's 'Genetic Disadvantage' Claim Sparks Racism Fury

A leading Australian athletics coach has ignited a firestorm by asserting that athletes of Asian descent are at a 'natural genetic disadvantage' compared to their Australian counterparts. The controversial comments have been slammed as 'dangerous' and 'ra

Nvidia's $500bn Crash Triggers Global Market Sell-Off

Nvidia's historic $500 billion market crash triggers global stock sell-off as Asian markets tumble and Wall Street braces for impact. Powell's testimony and geopolitical tensions add to the turmoil.

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