Tag: Asia-Pacific
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Marina Bay Sands Posts Record Q4 Profit Over S$1 Billion, Signals Strong 2024 Momentum
Record-Breaking Q4 Profit for Marina Bay Sands Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has reported a landmark fourth quarter, surpassing S$1 billion in net profit and setting a new record for the integrated resort. The result, described by Las Vegas Sands (LVS) chairman and chief executive officer Rob Goldstein as “the greatest quarter in the history of…
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India Stakes Its Seat at the Global Chip Table: Barriers Ahead
India’s Ambition to Join the Global Chip Table At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India signaled a renewed and strategic push to become a central player in the global microchip supply chain. With a mix of policy reforms, partnerships, and ambitious targets, New Delhi is trying to move beyond its traditional role as a…
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Netflix Japan Unveils 2026 Slate and MAPPA Partnership to Expand Anime Footprint
Netflix Japan Expands Footprint with MAPPA Partnership Netflix Japan has revealed its plans for 2026, signaling a bold push into original anime and live-action content crafted for Japanese and international audiences. The centerpiece of the announcement is a strategic partnership with MAPPA, the esteemed animation powerhouse behind recent hits, paired with an expanded production footprint…
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Netflix Japan Advances 2026 Slate with MAPPA Partnership and Toho Collaboration
Netflix Japan Announces 2026 Slate and Strategic MAPPA Partnership Netflix Japan has revealed its ambitious 2026 slate, signalling a bold expansion of its production footprint in the Asia Pacific region. The announcement highlights a strategic partnership with MAPPA, one of the anime industry’s most influential studios, alongside a strengthened collaboration with Toho Studios. This move…
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Netflix Japan 2026 Slate: MAPPA Partnership and Expanded Studio Footprint
Netflix Japan Announces Ambitious 2026 Slate as MAPPA Partnership Takes Center Stage Netflix Japan has unveiled its detailed plan for 2026, signaling a major push to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and expand its production capabilities. The cornerstone of the announcement is a strategic partnership with MAPPA, one of Japan’s most acclaimed animation…
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Filipinos Among Most Patient Digital Users in Asia Pacific, Yet Face Long Service Waits
Overview: Patience in the Digital Arena In the Asia Pacific region, patience often goes hand in hand with the online experience—except when it comes to customer service. A new Twilio Inc. study titled Decoding Digital Patience highlights a striking paradox: Filipino consumers rank among the most patient digital users in Asia Pacific, yet they experience…
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Lea Salonga Confirms Separation from Husband After 22 Years
Filipino-American Star Opens Up About Personal Change Renowned singer and actress Lea Salonga has publicly confirmed the end of her marriage to Robert Chien after 22 years together. The candid revelation came during a recent interview with local media outlets, including ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol, where Salonga spoke about the personal decision and the reality of…
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Japan PM Takaichi Dissolves Parliament for Snap Election
Overview: A Sudden Move in Japanese Politics In a dramatic development on January 23, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved Parliament, setting the stage for a snap election slated for February 8. The move, unusual in Japanese politics, comes as Takaichi seeks to leverage her Cabinet’s high poll numbers to bolster the ruling party’s prospects…
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Myanmar Defends Rohingya Case at ICJ, Calls Genocide Claims Unsubstantiated
Myanmar Rejects Genocide Claims at the ICJ Myanmar presented a bold rebuttal on the international stage this week, telling the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that allegations of genocide against the Rohingya minority are unsubstantiated. In a highly anticipated session in The Hague, Myanmar described its operations in Rakhine State as a legitimate counterterrorism effort,…
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K-Pop Drum Duet Bridges East Asia Between Japan and South Korea
Surreal Moment Captures Global Attention The internet exploded when a surreal drum duet between two East Asian leaders took center stage at a high-profile diplomatic event. Decked out in matching blue jackets, the president of South Korea and the prime minister of Japan appeared to sync their movements with the percussive beat, turning a ceremonial…