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LE SSERAFIM fronts Rakuten Viki’s new fan-focused campaign
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Rakuten Viki has launched a new global campaign with LE SSERAFIM, pairing a CTV and digital ad spot with an exclusive watch list curated by the K-pop group.
Witherspoon Institute marks 20 years with Boston gala tied to America 250
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The Witherspoon Institute of New England celebrated its 20th anniversary in Boston on Oct. 10 with an all-day event linking Asian American community recognition to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Eric HZ’s 'Child' ties fatherhood to Chinese cultural identity
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Eric HZ is highlighting Child for GRAMMY® consideration in Best Asian Pop Music Performance, using the song to connect fatherhood, mentorship and Chinese cultural roots.
Waseda University launches podcast episode on aging, AI and Japan's economy
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Waseda University released episode 2 of Season 3 of its English-language podcast on Sept. 24, 2026, focusing on how automation, inheritance and demographic change could shape Japan’s economic future.
Five Star Toys pitches structured music toy sourcing for buyers
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Guangdong Five Star Toys Co., Ltd. is spotlighting its Music Toy Factory lineup, led by the Musical Enlightenment Series and the 35178 Space Electronic Piano, for retail and wholesale buyers.
Chinese artist Eric HZ weighs in on GRAMMYs’ new Asian pop category
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Eric HZ, a Chinese singer-songwriter and CAFAC founder, joined a Recording Academy discussion on September 3 about the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and what it could mean for Asian artists globally.
Alysha unveils dark new single ahead of LANY Asia tour
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London artist Alysha has released “Take It or Leave It,” a goth-leaning electronic track about faith, temptation and boundaries, just before she joins LANY on her biggest run of shows yet. The October tour spans South Korea and Japan and marks a…
Jazz at Lincoln Center launches Broadway jazz tour with Kate Kortum and David Marino
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents is taking World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway on a 2027 national tour that starts in Washington and hits more than 50 cities.
Aluminum bifold doors vs sliding doors: How to choose the right system
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A new DERCHI release compares aluminum bifold doors and sliding doors for homes and commercial projects, weighing space needs, views, traffic flow and weather performance.
Eric HZ weighs artistry against fame as GRAMMY adds Asian pop category
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Chinese singer-songwriter Eric HZ says artistic merit, commercial success and lasting influence should be judged separately as the Recording Academy launches Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
Tyrone Hashimoto and Lakeside Struttin' Band set October 2 show at Sometime Jazz Club
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Tyrone Hashimoto and the Lakeside Struttin’ Band will perform at Sometime Jazz Club in Tokyo on October 2, 2026, as the group marks 20 years together.
Charmlite expands custom drinkware lineup for events and hospitality
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Charmlite Co., Ltd. is expanding its commercial drinkware portfolio with slushy yard cups, shatterproof wine glasses and stadium cups aimed at entertainment venues, hospitality operators and promotional buyers.
NAZE makes Japanese debut with digital single I LIKE IT
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C9 Entertainment boy group NAZE has released its first Japanese digital single, marking the seven-member act’s return to Japan after its Korean debut earlier this year.
Trenders to host J-Beauty booth at LA music festival
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Trenders’ ampule division will stage a JETRO-supported J-Beauty activation at the A Spell In The Sky music festival on Sept. 12 at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The booth is designed to turn Japanese beauty into a hands-on experience as the…
Billboard opens chart eligibility to KiTalbums under Smart Media Album category
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Billboard and Luminate have made Smart Media Albums chart-eligible beginning with the Oct. 2–8, 2026 tracking week, giving KiTbetter’s KiTalbums a new route into album consumption and sales charts.
CAFAC builds Chinese American Music Festival into year-round exchange platform
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The Chinese-American Federation of Arts and Culture is expanding its 2026 Dallas-launched Chinese American Music Festival into a longer-term platform for artist exchange, youth development and cultural collaboration heading into 2027. The effort…
Madeleine breaks into Apple Music's top 10 global punk playlist
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Newfoundland pop-punk singer-songwriter MADELINE landed at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist with her self-released single “You Like,” while also appearing on the U.S. “New in Rock” list.
MADELINE’s “You Like” breaks into Apple Music’s global New in Punk Top 5
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Independent Newfoundland singer-songwriter MADELINE has landed her self-released single “You Like” at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist, with the placement also live in Japan.
Five China Rental LED Screen Makers to Watch in 2026
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Rental LED displays are gaining importance in concerts, touring, exhibitions, sports and stage productions because they must be fast to install, easy to transport and reliable under repeated use. A new industry overview highlights five China-based…
TetherMax taps Korean actor Yun Si Yun as brand ambassador in Asia push
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TetherMax named South Korean actor Yun Si Yun as its brand ambassador as the trading-fee cashback platform accelerates its expansion across Asia after a June 2026 rebrand.
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