Arts
China-born Chloe Zhao sought common ground in Oscars speech
Considering 'Nomadland' as art made by humans rather than geopolitical actors
Arts
Arts
How South Korea became the home of 'noir' film
Asian powerhouse churning out some of finest genre movies ever made
Arts
'Nomadland': Chloe Zhao first Asian woman to win best director Oscar
Chinese media snub historic achievement over 2013 remarks on her homeland
Arts
Oscar-nominated 'Minari' upends Asian immigrant stereotypes
Actress Esther Moon on playing Mrs. Oh, a Korean immigrant who finds peace in rural America
Arts
'Haunted' hotel sheds light on Malaysia heritage neglect
Abandoned colonial building stars in popular new 'found-footage' horror film
Asia Insight
Hong Kong's security law sends chill through arts community
Political pressure undermines city's position as regional culture hub
Arts
Uffizi art conservator brushes up Taiwan's temples
Western expertise draws attention to cultural value of temple paintings
Arts
Netflix-sponsored anime school goes back to basics
New training academy for budding anime artists is surprisingly old school in its goals
Arts
Politics take center stage in popular South Korean films
Cinema comes of age as country becomes more liberal
Arts
Shuttered Japanese inn reopens as modern art masterpiece
Sleepy Maebashi wakes up to renewal efforts centered on historic site
Arts
Indonesia's jazz giant -- still cool and still playing
Idang Rasjidi's youthful rebellion launched a musical revolution
Arts
New wave of horror flicks puts Indonesian cinema on map
After years in the shadows, the genre makes a monstrous breakthrough in Southeast Asia
Arts
'Miracle' natural fabric makes a comeback in Japan
Centuries-old 'washi' paper reemerges as a sustainable source of clothing
Arts
K-pop band BTS loses in first bid for Grammy
Megan Thee Stallion, Beyonce and Billie Eilish among early winners
Arts
Ethnic-Chinese Malaysian label keeps 'pop rebels' ablaze
Two decades on, Soundscape Records rocks on in Malaysia, despite COVID-19
Media & Entertainment
Sony sounds out overseas markets with Japanese anime songs
Group taps vast entertainment network to pump homegrown hits
Arts
Visitor numbers soar after $45 million Sydney museum revamp
Australians flock to Tyrannosaurs exhibition despite pandemic
Obituaries
Toko Shinoda, renowned for abstract sumi ink art, dies at 107
Dalian-born Japanese artist fused traditional calligraphy with abstract expressionism
Arts
Acclaimed Chinese-born writer tackles feminism and sex
From Chinese slums to London's literary circles, Hong Ying's themes remain universal
