![Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714043218_YoungRussiansdanc.jpg)
Young Russians dance to K-pop and watch anime amid Asian culture boom
Younger Russians in particular are turning to countries like South Korea, Japan and China for entertainment.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Anime luminary Maruyama warns Japan's top spot at risk Anime luminary Maruyama warns Japan's top spot at risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81683269060_MasaoMaruyama.jpg)
Anime luminary Maruyama warns Japan's top spot at risk
Masao Maruyama, a protege of manga great Osamu Tezuka, said he fears Japan is losing its edge.
Sat May 06 2023
![Fahmi congratulates Mechamato producer on winning Tokyo Anime Award Fahmi congratulates Mechamato producer on winning Tokyo Anime Award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673732093_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi congratulates Mechamato producer on winning Tokyo Anime Award
Fahmi Fadzil has congratulated Animonsta Studios (Monsta) on the success of its animation series, Mechamato, for winning the Anime Fan Award.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Mechamato wins Anime Fan Award in Tokyo Mechamato wins Anime Fan Award in Tokyo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663388348_MechamatoMovie.jpg)
Mechamato wins Anime Fan Award in Tokyo
The Mechamato animation series made history when it became the first non-Japanese animation to win the 'Anime Fan Award' at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) 2023.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669615809_AFAANIMEFESTIVAL.jpg)
Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatus
The three-day convention celebrates all things Japanese pop culture.
Mon Nov 28 2022
![Hosoda: 'Japanese anime has problem with women and girls' Hosoda: 'Japanese anime has problem with women and girls'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626500383_Hosoda.jpg)
Hosoda: 'Japanese anime has problem with women and girls'
The Japanese master wants to empower her generation to take control of their digital destinies rather than cower in fear.
Sat Jul 17 2021
![Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625976015_ANIME.jpg)
Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes
Eschewing anime's cartoon style, Jinnipha Nivasabut instead painted the fallen heroes with the realism of stately oil portraits.
Sun Jul 11 2021
![A hole new world: Japan city lights up sewer covers A hole new world: Japan city lights up sewer covers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597993067_TOKYO.jpg)
A hole new world: Japan city lights up sewer covers
Japanese city is reimagining the possibilities with illuminated versions featuring anime characters on manhole covers.
Fri Aug 21 2020
![Saudi gamers get together at kingdom's first-ever Comic Con Saudi gamers get together at kingdom's first-ever Comic Con](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487573548_ComicCon.jpg)
Saudi gamers get together at kingdom's first-ever Comic Con
Some 20,000 Saudis decked out in costumes and face paint queued to get into Saudi Arabia's first-ever Comic Con, where robots, video games and giant anime figures filled a tent in the Red Sea city.
Mon Feb 20 2017
![Facebook study confirms literally every stereotype you have about 'cat people' Facebook study confirms literally every stereotype you have about 'cat people'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61464328574_Selfiecat.jpg)
Facebook study confirms literally every stereotype you have about 'cat people'
Facebook found cat people tend to be single, to express a "wider range of emotions" and to harbor an unusually strong interest in fantasy, anime and science fiction.
Tue Aug 09 2016
![Frost & Sullivan sees downtrend in used car market until 2020 Frost & Sullivan sees downtrend in used car market until 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/71372203631_295x200.jpg)
Frost & Sullivan sees downtrend in used car market until 2020
Used car dealers are being more selective in buying trade-ins, selecting only brands and models that can be sold off quickly.
Tue May 12 2015
![Volvo Cars: Triple turbo boost! Volvo Cars: Triple turbo boost!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://carmalaysia.my/getmedia/56e45597-24f7-49be-ad13-a774f6201223/Drive_E_Powertrain-800x450.jpg.aspx?width=295&height=200&ext=.jpg)
Volvo Cars: Triple turbo boost!
This sounds very much like a fictional engine from our favourite car anime but it’s the real deal! By Jerrica Leong
Wed Oct 08 2014
![Documentary offers a look behind the scenes at anime studio Ghibli Documentary offers a look behind the scenes at anime studio Ghibli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/81386910354_120x90.jpg)
Documentary offers a look behind the scenes at anime studio Ghibli
A documentary that goes behind the scenes at Studio Ghibli offers insights into what makes the anime film company tick and work.
Fri Dec 13 2013
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025