Chinese shows, micro dramas drive global growth
Chinese streaming platform iQIYI posted strong international growth in the first half of 2026, reporting a 130 percent year-on-year increase in global…
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Chinese streaming platform iQIYI posted strong international growth in the first half of 2026, reporting a 130 percent year-on-year increase in global…
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THE SHIFT TOWARD AN ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM WILL START IN AUGUST, WITH A POSSIBLE CAP OF 2,000 PEOPLE A DAY.
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Once viewed primarily as regional hits, Chinese dramas are now regularly finding viewers throughout Asia and beyond.
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Taylor Swift has returned to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” a track written and recorded for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming “…
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Mika Salamanca got candid about dealing with online hate in the latest episode of the digital podcast Hot Takes, where she appeared as guest and shared her…
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Dear C-drama fangirls (and anyone still single because of a drama), stop crying over men who leave you on “read,” send mixed signals, or act like liking your…
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Zhang Linghe’s possible Manila visit sends fans into a frenzy
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Canadian rap superstar Drake continued his dominance of the Billboard Hot 100 this week, holding on to the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week with…
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Chinese entertainment continues to expand its global reach, and the latest nominations for the KISF Global OTT Awards 2026 prove just how influential C-dramas…
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Well, for this hot summer day, it was a Kia Sorento HEV. I know the name sounds so tech — but for those of you, who are like me and enjoy a good drive — the…
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Communities across the capital are finding practical, improvised ways to cope with dangerous heat levels this Sunday, as residents adjust their daily routines…
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City veterinary inspectors seized nearly 19 kilograms of “hot meat” and issued multiple citations during a series of early morning raids at two public markets…
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Hot TV and movie star, coming off two failed romances with equally swoon-worthy leading men, was said to be craving not just a comeback, but something to…
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C-dramas today benefit from higher-end production, with elaborate costumes, detailed historical sets and increasingly cinematic visuals that feel more like…
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BTS didn’t just visit Hot Ones—they basically stress-tested it. In their debut episode, the seven members turned what is normally a spicy interview into…
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During its first week, Pursuit of Jade topped Google Trends for Chinese dramas in 15 markets — including Thailand, the US, Canada, Malaysia, South Korea and…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reinstated its “heatstroke break” policy Monday to protect thousands of field personnel from extreme…
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Staying true to its theme, avian breeds were showcased during the event, bannered by the United Flyers Philippines.
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