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Trump plans 100% levy on foreign films, deepening trade war
Bloomberg, Published on 05/05/2025
» President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced overseas, extending his restrictive trade policies on US imports to the entertainment sector for the first time.
Sea optimistic on prospects for soft power
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2025
» Thailand can harness soft power to lift its economy, particularly through brands and content exports, according to Maneerut Anulomsombut, chief executive of Sea (Thailand).
Stinky sauce undergoes a country makeover
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 27/06/2022
» Pla ra, a traditional Thai seasoning produced by fermenting fish with rice bran or roasted rice flour and salt in a closed container for at least six months, has been an indispensable ingredient and flavour enhancer for Thais, particularly in the Northeast.
The Squid Game K-shock
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/10/2021
» When I saw the K-pop sensations BTS taking centre stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York ahead of the General Assembly last month, I was surprised by the cheerful mood of the world-renowned boy band from Asia.
Netflix, Disney and Amazon's Streaming Wars Heat Up Overseas
Business, R.T. Watson, Published on 26/04/2021
» Tech companies and Hollywood studios are increasingly looking to expand their streaming services abroad by spending more money on developing local content geared to the billions of potential overseas subscribers as the U.S. market becomes saturated.
All hail Asean's warrior princess
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2021
» I couldn't believe that I hadn't been to the cinema for nearly a year. Blame Covid-19 for putting movie theatres off-limits, leaving us no choice but to entertain ourselves at home. It's no substitute for the pleasure of the big silver screen, but for the sake of my health, I had no choice.
Streaming titans seek passage to India for new growth
AFP, Published on 04/03/2020
» SINGAPORE: Netflix and Amazon are battling a dizzying array of homegrown outfits, from Bollywood producers to broadcasters, for dominance of India's streaming market, a key target as growth in Western countries slows.
End game for malaria
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/06/2019
» Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases known to humankind, killing around 400,000 people every year. And while great strides have been made in recent years in prevention and treatment, especially in Asia, eliminating the disease entirely remains a major challenge.
Hygiene revolution
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 28/01/2019
» The toilets and bathrooms of Sugna, Meenu and Bimla Holliya do not have a speck of dirt and dust, their clean marble tiles sparkling in the sunlight.
China seeks to rebrand global image with import expo
AP, Published on 04/11/2018
» BEIJING: Facing a blizzard of trade complaints, China is throwing an "open for business'' import fair hosted by President Xi Jinping to rebrand itself as a welcoming market and positive global force.