Zahir Omar: Getting on The Film Train in Busan
Director Zahir Omar flew Malaysias flag high and proud at the Busan International Film Festival through his first feature, gangster thriller Fly By Night (in Mandarin, no less).
Fri Jan 11 2019
Crisis-hit Busan Film Festival opens
The curtain was raised yesterday on the 21st Busan International Film Festival after two years of political infighting.
Fri Oct 07 2016
Opening ceremony of the 20th Busan International Film Festival
Stars from Asia and beyond gathered in South Korea's second largest city on October 1 for a Bollywood-flavoured launch of the 20th Busan Int
Fri Oct 02 2015
Stars align for launch of Asia's largest film festival
The event styles itself as the most influential of its kind in a region enjoying stellar growth in box-office receipts.
Thu Oct 01 2015
S.Korean thriller 'Socialphobia' tackles cyber bullying
The movie, which received its world premier at the 19th Busan International Film Festival Saturday, follows two nascent cyberbullies who become targets themselves.
Sat Oct 04 2014
Ikal Mayang gets tangled at Busan International Film Festival
Ikal Mayang walked the red carpet at the 18th BUSAN International Film Festival (BIFF) 2013.
Fri Oct 18 2013
Movie industry looks East as box office takings surge
US producer and studio executive Harvey Weinstein is among the major players involved in Asian projects.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Cambodian director awarded Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan
Rithy Pahn whose family died in the Khmer Rouge genocide, received the award for his efforts to save his country's cinematic heritage.
Sat Oct 05 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024