Crime
Chinese court rejects Canadian pop star Kris Wu's appeal
Former member of K-pop group EXO was sentenced to 13 years in prison
Media & Entertainment
Media & Entertainment
K-Pop supergroup BTS' Jung Kook to begin military service in December
All 7 members on track to complete their mandatory enlistment by 2025
Property
Country Garden's Forest City project in Malaysia gets boost from films
International TV, including Netflix reality series 'The Mole,' drawn by scenery
China debt crunch
China's Wanda seeks to extend repayment on $600m in dollar debt
Developer Sunac's restructuring plan takes effect in possible model for industry
Media & Entertainment
Disney's India streaming ambitions tested by loss of cricket fans
Despite legions of viewers, India remains tricky market for streamers to navigate
Media & Entertainment
Japan's Takarazuka to set up expert panel to improve culture
All-female theater's move follows scandal involving death of actress
Arts
Kabuki star to lift curtain on kimono exhibition in U.K.
Oxford museum to display Tamasaburo Bando's colorful costumes
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo ready to 'spend a lot of time' on Zelda film to satisfy fans
Creator Miyamoto, President Furukawa stress IP growth to bolster game business
Business Spotlight
Miss Universe owner JKN's bankruptcy filing dims crowning moment
Debt on content acquisitions sets creditors after Thai media mogul Anne Jakkaphong
Sports
China's scandal-plagued Super League reboots with crowded stadiums
World Cup qualifiers kick off national team's quest to make mark on global stage
Companies
Japan's Takarazuka chairman to step down over actress death
Musical group member said died by suicide due to overwork and bullying
Media & Entertainment
No ex-Johnny singers cast in NHK year-end show after sex abuse scandal
First time in 44 years that artists from the agency won't participate in program
Media & Entertainment
South Korea's Naver and Kakao bet on comics apps for content growth
Tech giants duke it out in Japan, setting sights on the world
Arts
Telling India's history through comics
Publisher Amar Chitra Katha goes digital to stay a must-read for kids
Media & Entertainment
Thai owner of 'Miss Universe' seeks bankruptcy protection
Media group JKN looks to restructure debt and improve liquidity
Media & Entertainment
Sony's latest PS5 model retains ambitious sales target
Japanese electronics group's full-year net profit forecast helped by weak yen
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo jumps on higher profit target and new Zelda movie
Japanese gaming giant announces plan for live-action film with Marvel Studios
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo hikes full-year profit forecast to $2.8bn
Japanese gaming giant's upbeat target follows record half-year earnings
Business trends
Thailand's youth, economy dance to the beat of Thai-born K-pop stars
Southeast Asia's Korea boom ushers in new era of Thai entertainment
Media & Entertainment
Sony to bring 'Demon Slayer,' popular titles to life with VR attraction
First venue featuring entertainment group's content set to open in Tokyo next year
Media & Entertainment
Japan hankers for consoles that bring classic video games back to life
Secondhand goods retailers jump into the hardware business
Politics
South Korean media accuse Yoon of eroding press freedoms
Government claims to be trying to limit spread of false or misleading reports
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo Disneyland operator sees record profit for fiscal 2023
Disney Premier Access proves successful in raising per-customer spending
Opinion
India's tax squeeze on gaming and gambling is a losing bet
In pressing unaffordable demands, authorities will only drive activity underground
Interview
Pokemon aims to expand its unique position as a global brand
President says new, established technologies alike used for fresh ways to have fun