A young actress’ suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship. These are part of a growing drama in the Asian entertainment world that raises questions about society’s treatment of celebrities in crisis, with harsh media and online commentary amplifying their lowest moments. This week, South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun publicly denied allegations that…
Home » HOTEL NEWS » Bangkok, Tokyo, and Hong Kong Top Asia’s 2025 Culinary Rankings, Driving Luxury and Food-Focused Travel Across the Region Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Asia’s thriving culinary landscape took center stage this week as Gaggan in Bangkok was officially named The Best Restaurant in Asia at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025…
Beijing is extending an olive branch to Seoul by embracing the return of South Korean tourists as well as cultural imports like K-pop, as the two neighbours take steps to improve ties. Some 200 Chinese fans turned up to see K-pop girl group IVE at a signing event in Shanghai on Thursday, the same day…
Hong Kong stocks fluctuated between losses and gains on Monday, as caution prevailed ahead of US President Donald Trump’s next round of tariffs. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.2 per cent to 23,584.56 as of 10.04am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 0.2 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index gained…
K-pop girl group NJZ has said it will take a break from performing in public “for a little while”, announcing the decision to shocked fans at the end of the band’s headline performance at pop culture festival ComplexCon in Hong Kong. The group made the announcement on Sunday, two days after a South Korean court…
China’s top diplomat has renewed his country’s call for free trade and regional cooperation amid broader “changes and chaos”, urging Japan and South Korea to deepen trust and communication. After a meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo on Saturday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the three countries should strengthen economic…
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With the fate of suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol hanging in the balance, the country has also been left facing an uncertain future as it battles through the resulting political turmoil. Analysts say that the power transitions, both in Seoul and Washington, could significantly alter the dynamics between East Asian neighbours South Korea, Japan…
Beijing has pledged to continue to promote close communication “in various fields” with Seoul despite its current political turmoil, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yeol on Tuesday. The 30-minute call marks the first publicly acknowledged ministerial conversation between Beijing and Seoul after President Yoon Suk-yeol imposed martial law earlier…
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Oracle — The database software company slid roughly 7% after posting fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue that lagged analysts’ estimates. Oracle also issued guidance for the current quarter, calling for revenue growth of 7% to 9% and adjusted earnings of $1.50 to $1.54 per share, saying…