The Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-26 Crowns Winners at Spectacular Kuala Lumpur Gala Night

• Netflix has announced that the hit series "Emily in Paris" will conclude after its sixth and final season. • Production for the farewell season is currently underway, with filming taking place in Greece and Monaco.

• European cinema attendance declined by 5.5% in 2025, with the total number of cinemagoers dropping to 796 million. • Despite the fall in attendance, overall box-office revenues remained stable at €6.36 billion.

• Liverpool-based contestants Jo and Kush were crowned the winners of series six of Race Across the World after racing from Palermo, Sicily, to Hatgal, Mongolia. • The duo navigated the ancient Silk Road to reach the finish line three hours ahead of their competitors, securing a shared cash prize of £20,000.

• Mediacorp has been named Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals, marking its second such honor in 2026. • This recognition follows a previous win at the World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards, highlighting the network's consistent excellence.

• Bangkok, Thailand, will host the inaugural Grand Final of Eurovision Asia on Saturday, November 14, 2026. • The event marks the first-ever edition of the world's longest-running music contest in Asia, featuring 10 confirmed participating nations, including South Korea, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

• The Eurovision Song Contest will launch its first-ever Asia edition, with the inaugural grand final scheduled to take place in Bangkok on 14 November 2026. • Ten countries have been confirmed to compete in the pop music festival, marking a significant strategic expansion of the long-running European competition into Asian markets.

• Meta has initiated a new round of layoff notifications, with employees based in Singapore among the first to be informed early in the morning. • The company is reducing its workforce across various international sectors, though the total number of affected employees has not yet been specified.

• ATEEZ secured the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize) during the second day of the 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards held in Japan. • Stray Kids were crowned Best Group, highlighting a night dominated by top K-pop acts and electrifying live performances.

• The 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) began its two-day celebration on Saturday, May 16, at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. • Hosted by MONSTA X’s Hyungwon and IVE’s Rei, the first day featured red carpet appearances and the announcement of the Hot Icon and Hot Trend awards.

• The 24th Director's Cut Awards recently honored outstanding contributions across the Korean film and drama industries, featuring a historic first with three directors hosting the live ceremony. • Key winners include TVXQ's Yunho, who earned Best New Actor (Series) for his role in *Low Life*, and Park Jihoon, both recognized as successful idol-turned-actors.

• CNN has launched a new four-part Original Series titled “K-Everything,” hosted and executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim, which premiered on May 9 via CNN International and HBO Max. • The series explores South Korea's rapid cultural ascent across four key pillars—music, film, food, and beauty—examining how the industry evolved from strict censorship to global acclaim.