Earn Attention, Don't Fight for It: Netflix and Music Chiefs on Asia's Creative Boom
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
At CNN's Bangkok forum, Netflix and Pacific Music Group leaders say local authenticity, not global chasing, is turning Asian talent into worldwide influence
Japan plans manga and anime push to strengthen soft power diplomacy
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Japan’s Foreign Ministry has requested 1.83 billion yen for fiscal 2027 to promote cultural content and develop Japanese-language professionals abroad.
Banyan Founder: Thailand's Soft Power Is Its Hospitality Edge
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Banyan Group founder Ho Kwon Ping urges Thailand to combine wellness, medical tourism and its unique cultural identity to strengthen its global standing