From resort ballrooms to repurposed port warehouses, Korean artists and curators are taking part in a wide range of exhibitions during Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2026, signaling a deeper engagement with Southeast Asia’s expanding contemporary art ecosystem. Hosted annually by Singapore’s National Arts Council, SAW is among the region’s largest art events, unfolding each January… Continue reading Korean Art Presence Grows Across Singapore Art Week 2026
Author: Jai Thakkar
Generative AI Begins to Bite Into Incomes of Japan’s Creative Workers
Generative artificial intelligence is starting to leave a measurable mark on Japan’s creative economy, with a growing number of artists reporting that the technology is affecting their livelihoods. A recent survey by the Freelance League of Japan, an organization that tracks working conditions for independent professionals, found that more than 10% of creators experienced a… Continue reading Generative AI Begins to Bite Into Incomes of Japan’s Creative Workers
Japan Issues Heavy Snow Alerts Along the Sea of Japan Coast
Severe winter weather is tightening its grip on parts of Japan, prompting authorities to issue high-level snow warnings in several regions bordering the Sea of Japan. Meteorologists cautioned that snowfall is intensifying rapidly in certain areas, raising the risk of transportation disruptions and other weather-related incidents. As of Thursday, Ishikawa and Shiga prefectures were placed… Continue reading Japan Issues Heavy Snow Alerts Along the Sea of Japan Coast
Big AI’s Healthcare Ambitions May Be Running Ahead of Reality
Artificial intelligence companies are making increasingly bold moves into healthcare, positioning their chatbots as tools that could reshape how patients and doctors interact with medical information. OpenAI has unveiled plans for a consumer-oriented product dubbed ChatGPT Health, while rival Anthropic is promoting a version of its Claude chatbot designed to assist clinicians with diagnosis support… Continue reading Big AI’s Healthcare Ambitions May Be Running Ahead of Reality
Japan’s World Cup Momentum Builds — Even as Doubts Linger
Japan’s men’s national soccer team closed out 2025 with a surge of confidence, stringing together a series of impressive results that have energized fans and raised expectations ahead of the World Cup in North America this summer. The year ended on a particularly high note with a dramatic comeback victory against Brazil, a performance that… Continue reading Japan’s World Cup Momentum Builds — Even as Doubts Linger
Brands Reassess Ties After Celebrity Chef Admits to Multiple DUI Offenses
Several consumer brands are facing renewed scrutiny following revelations by celebrity chef Im Seong-keun, a contestant from Season 2 of Netflix’s cooking competition “Culinary Class Wars,” that he has been convicted of driving under the influence on three separate occasions over the past ten years. Im, who rose to popularity for his sharp wit, confident… Continue reading Brands Reassess Ties After Celebrity Chef Admits to Multiple DUI Offenses
Korea and Italy Move to Strengthen Strategic and Industrial Partnership at Seoul Summit
South Korea and Italy agreed to significantly deepen cooperation across advanced industries and strategic sectors during a high-level summit in Seoul, signaling a renewed commitment to closer bilateral ties amid growing global economic and security challenges. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with President Lee Jae Myung on Monday, marking a milestone visit that carried… Continue reading Korea and Italy Move to Strengthen Strategic and Industrial Partnership at Seoul Summit
Why Japan Is Reassessing Its Immigration Strategy
Global interest in Japan has never been stronger. Tourists are arriving in record numbers, foreign workers are filling labor gaps, and international investors continue to eye the country with growing enthusiasm. Yet inside Japan, the rapid pace of this influx is prompting a political and public reckoning over how open the country should be —… Continue reading Why Japan Is Reassessing Its Immigration Strategy
Bacha Coffee Brings Old-World Elegance to Tokyo’s Ginza
Stepping into a Bacha Coffee café feels less like entering a coffee shop and more like being transported into a carefully curated world of luxury. Polished surfaces gleam, ornate details catch the light, and every element seems designed to elevate the simple act of drinking coffee into a refined ritual. The Singapore-based brand has built… Continue reading Bacha Coffee Brings Old-World Elegance to Tokyo’s Ginza
Samsung Poised to Power OpenAI’s First AI Wearable With Exynos Chip
Samsung Electronics appears to be on the verge of landing a high-profile semiconductor win, with its Exynos application processor expected to power OpenAI’s upcoming artificial intelligence wearable device. If finalized, the deal would extend Samsung’s chip business beyond smartphones and smartwatches into the fast-emerging AI wearables market, while deepening ties with one of the world’s… Continue reading Samsung Poised to Power OpenAI’s First AI Wearable With Exynos Chip