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Kawaii Fever Hits Hong Kong as Chiikawa’s First Pop-Up Store Greets the Streets

A small and adorable character is making waves as Chiikawa’s first-ever international pop-up at Harbour City in Hong Kong in April 2025 became a crowd-pleaser; showcasing why this pint-sized star’s blend of cuteness and emotional depth resonates across generations.

FILMART 2025: Groundbreaking Collabs and the Ethics of AI Use in Animation

FILMART 2025 expanded its global reach, drawing top filmmakers, financiers, producers, musicians, and animation artists from emerging territories beyond Asia. The event showcased new projects and explored AI's transformative role in filmmaking, paving the way for future entertainment innovations.

Growing Demand for Local Stories Sparks Global Collaboration Opportunities

Southeast Asia is witnessing a content boom, with homegrown producers creating content that transcends borders and cultural sensibilities.

Sundance Film Festival Opens Doors at Muslim House

This year's Sundance Film Festival marked an important moment for the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau as it makes its red-carpet debut.

Marvel Studios Branches Out with Arab Superhero

Egyptian actors Bushra and Mohamed Ramadan announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Marvel Studios to produce films that incorporate a Middle Eastern perspective.

Rashid Masharawi’s Cinematic Defiance

Palestinian Filmmakers like Rashid Masharawi are amplifying Palestinian voices against all the odds.

Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival Showcases Stories of Strength and Spirit

The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival has been the brainchild of the Muslim Women’s Coalition from its inception. Now into its ninth year, Co-Founder and President Janan Najib says that this year’s line up celebrates the diversity of Islamic culture and the power of the human spirit.

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Top Ten Tech Startups in 2025

From AI Agents to Ten Minute Deliveries and Hyperspectral Satellites, we select the top ten tech startups that have been backed by big funding and bold ideas, which reveals where technology—and investor confidence—is headed next.
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The Top Dozen New Trade Alliances

Global trade is shifting as nations actively pursue regional agreements in Latin America, the Middle East, and ASEAN. Driven by a desire for enhanced economic cooperation and diversified partnerships beyond traditional Western markets, these deals focus on tariff reduction and increased market access.

Not All Social Media Is Toxic as Gen Z Takes Pinterest to Pole Position

Platforms like Pinterest are proving that digital spaces can be uplifting, creative, and good for mental health—especially for Gen...

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Myanmar Crisis as Junta announces Elections Amid Worsening Violence

Myanmar military announces election date amid ongoing conflict, sparking international concerns over legitimacy and humanitarian crisis.

Summer Hath No Respite Without Thee, O Ice Cream!

Shakespeare once bemoaned, “sometimes too hot, the eye of heaven shines”, because he never found shade in the sweet cooly-niceness that is ice-cream.
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