Media & Entertainment

25 August 2024
A spokesperson explains the tie-up between Walt Disney and Epic Games during the D23 fan event in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 10. Disney has invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games and licenses special edition character costumes and items for the online game Fortnite. (Photo by Rei Nakafuji)
The Nintendo Museum will offer visitors eight interactive experiences and a gift shop selling exclusive products.
Media & Entertainment

From 'karuta' cards to Switch: Nintendo puts its history in a museum

Interactive space to open in Kyoto in October in a repurposed 1969 factory

25 August 2024
Luckin Coffee is one of several Chinese brands collaborating with the homegrown video game Black Myth on products. (VCG via AP )
Media & Entertainment

China's Black Myth attracts players, brands and game-averse Communists

PS5 sales jump as hit spawns merchandise deals, tourism promotions, counterfeits

23 August 2024
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#techAsia

China becomes a player in console games

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

22 August 2024
Black Myth: Wukong, which one analyst called China's "first full-fledged game" for consoles, was developed by Tencent-backed Hangzhou startup Game Science.
Media & Entertainment

Black Myth: Wukong hits PS5s and PCs in Chinese industry 'milestone'

One of this year's hottest console games raises hopes for sector's development

20 August 2024
The Indonesia Press Council has criticized the revised broadcasting bill, arguing that it conflicts with the principles established by existing legislation and threatens to degrade journalism.
Opinion

Indonesia must prevent return to New Order era mouthpiece media

Broadcasting law revision needs to ensure journalism promotes democracy

19 August 2024
People wait in line to play the "Black Myth: Wukong" video game at Gamescom 2023, a computer and video game industry event, in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 23, 2023.
Opinion

Black Myth: Wukong release could redefine China's gaming industry

The hype surrounding the 'triple-A' game reveals a Chinese wish for global prestige

19 August 2024
AI can be used to create anime visuals, like this fire-breathing dragon made by K&K Design. (K&K Design)
Media & Entertainment

Japan's anime industry looks to AI to solve labor crunch

New services can automate backgrounds, coloring and other time-consuming work

19 August 2024
Characters from the "Demon Slayer" anime at the Japan Parade in New York on May 11. The series has achieved much success outside its home market.
Media & Entertainment

Japan's anime exports poised to match chips and steel

Content can be developed into core industry that erases digital trade deficit

17 August 2024
Epic Games will distribute Fortnite and other games on its app site. (Photo by Hiromi Sato)
Media & Entertainment

Fortnite creator Epic's app store launch ensures 'more freedom' for developers: CEO

New regulations aim to break Apple, Google's dominance in mobile app market

16 August 2024
Former Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang speaks with reporters in Sydney on Aug. 13. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
International relations

'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang

Former digital minister says important to warn public to brace for fake news

16 August 2024
Voters wait for a polling station to open to vote during the Solomon Islands elections in the capital Honiara on April 17.
International relations

Pacific island news outlets face government pressure, China influence

Beijing looks to lean on struggling media through financial support, prompting Australian reply

16 August 2024
Children wearing traditional clothing wave national flags in Seoul. South Korea is facing a "national demographic emergency."
Opinion

South Korea must learn from China's population long game

Seoul waking up to demographic crisis after long-term complacency

16 August 2024
NagaWorld in Phnom Penh. A suspended Russian project is weighing on the Cambodian casino group. (Photo by Masayori Ishikawa)
Media & Entertainment

Cambodia's NagaCorp flags up to $95m charge on Russia casino project

Stalled Vladivostok resort threatens to push company into the red

13 August 2024
Journalists cover a May 25 protest near Srinagar staged by the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir during Indian elections.
Kashmir turmoil

India's volatile Kashmir feels sting of media crackdown

Dozens of journalists targeted for countering government line, critics say

12 August 2024
Fans of hit series "Spy x Family" pose in cosplay at Bilibili World in July. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Media & Entertainment

From Sony to Lenovo, companies tap China's $12bn fandom culture

July convention highlights growing enthusiasm over anime and video games

12 August 2024
Customers who buy a movie ticket with the MoMo app can be entered into a lottery for prizes. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
Media & Entertainment

Vietnam payment app uses Detective Conan to lure customers to stores

MoMo taps Japanese anime for tie-ups that promote online-to-offline commerce

11 August 2024
"Bahar," a remake of a South Korean drama, has enjoyed huge popularity in Turkey. (MF Yapim)
Media & Entertainment

Asian dramas spread across the world through Turkish remakes

South Korean and Japanese content is turning up in over 100 countries

10 August 2024
Naver, South Korea's top internet company, reported stellar earnings for the April-June quarter. (Naver)
Technology

South Korea's Naver to maintain ownership of Line app operator

Tech company's stake comes under scrutiny after data leaks involving chat app

10 August 2024
KakaoTalk, Kakao's main business, helped lift sales in the company's platform division by 10% year on year.
Companies

Kakao's operating profit jumps 18% on strong ad revenue

Founder's indictment could hurt South Korean tech company's reputation

9 August 2024
Sony Group has raised its full-year net profit forecast.
Media & Entertainment

Sony hikes full-year net profit forecast to $6.7bn

Group president to 'closely' watch direction of U.S. economy

7 August 2024
Sony Group has positioned motion pictures as the hub of the content business. (Photo by Rei Nakafuji)
Media & Entertainment

Sony won't make another bid for Paramount after Skydance deal

Japanese company gives up on acquiring film studio in joint offer with Apollo

7 August 2024
A Taiwanese fan poses for a photo next to a statue of Luffy, the main character in the hit anime series "One Piece," located near the Kumamoto prefectural office. (Photo by Kosuke Kondo)
Travel & Leisure

'One Piece' statues draw fans from Taiwan, Philippines to Japan region

Series creator Oda teams with hometown of quake-hit Kumamoto to fuel recovery

5 August 2024
Shogakukan's light novel app will feature a novel based on the "Frieren" anime. (Photo by Annu Nishioka)
Media & Entertainment

Japanese publisher to launch 'light novel' app with AI-assisted translations

Shogakukan to offer 400 'light novels' in 2 years for North American readers

4 August 2024
BTS member Jin enjoyed some of his favorite beverages, including Milkis, at a June 13 fan event just after finishing his mandatory military service. (Hybe)
Media & Entertainment

K-pop's sway over fan spending lures foreign investors

But BTS agency Hybe's court battle highlights looming governance concerns

4 August 2024