Media & Entertainment
Taylor Swift deal not a jab at neighbors, Singapore PM says
Exclusive stop in city-state draws criticism from other Southeast Asian countries
Media & Entertainment
Arts
Ghibli's 'Totoro' steals hearts, minds and accolades on London stage
After 2 successful runs, producers say future 'very positive' for iconic show
Media & Entertainment
Apple hit with $1.95bn EU antitrust fine in Spotify case
Trustbuster says Apple's App Store rules constitute unfair trading conditions
Media & Entertainment
Facebook owner angers Australia with plan to stop paying for news
Canberra has pushed Meta and other internet giants to strike licensing deals
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo Switch: What investors are looking for in next-gen console
Price, compatibility and Nvidia will play key roles in gaming console's debut
Business Spotlight
China's minidrama producers set their sights on challenging Netflix
Ultra-short episodes and wacky plots help series flourish on social media
Media & Entertainment
Japan ministry to ask Line, Yahoo operator to improve security
Data leaks lead to scrutiny of company's ties to South Korea's Naver
Business deals
Disney to merge India media operations with Reliance
Deal to create India's largest television company
Markets
Entertainment sector helps carry Japan stocks to new heights
Investors excited about earnings from movies, games and other properties
Media & Entertainment
Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation employees, shut London studio
Move follows layoffs across industry amid slow recovery in gaming market
Media & Entertainment
Sony aims for high note on music business with Bruce Springsteen catalog
Entertainment group devises way to quickly pay streaming revenue to artists
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo to launch Switch console successor in March 2025 at earliest
Delay allows streamlining of sales, gives developers time to create titles for new unit
Consumer
Gashapon capsule toy shop in Manila has fans flocking
Store is Japanese toymaker Bandai's first in the Philippines
Asia Insight
China LGBTQ community hangs tough in dissent amid repression
Study shows new protest channels used to urge rights progress as authorities circle
Media & Entertainment
Japan's Kadokawa sticks with print in Indonesia manga expansion
Publisher also seeks to tap South Korean webtoons with printed versions
Technology
Kakao Q4 operating profit doubles amid leadership change
New CEO given mission to reform South Korean internet giant
Media & Entertainment
Sony seeks 'alternative opportunities' in India after Zee deal fails
Merger was scrapped after two years of negotiations
Media & Entertainment
Blackpink K-pop star Lisa to join cast of 'White Lotus': report
Role in hit TV series could boost profile with U.S. audiences
Arts
Indonesia's 'Cigarette Girl' takes on a macho world
As government launches new smoking tax, hit TV series reignites debate on country's widespread habit
Food & Beverage
Singaporean actor Jeanette Aw brings her patisserie brand to Japan
Popup shops in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya target Valentine's Day shoppers
Media & Entertainment
K-pop concert attendance in Japan surpasses pre-COVID levels
Looser visa rules expected to bring more performances by foreign entertainers
Life
Cassette tapes are making a surprise comeback in Japan
Streaming generation charmed by the low-fi warmth of analog audio
Society
Social media divides us but it's not our fault, says psychiatrist
Anders Hansen explains how social networks exploit the brain's inherent weakness
Obituaries
Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88
He was the first Asian music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Media & Entertainment
Digital art collective teamLab unveils dazzling new Tokyo site
Exhibition in swish Azabudai Hills complex expected to lure tourists