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18 September, 2023
Thailand
Moo Deng the hippo star seen in stores everywhere
6 Oct 2024 - 11:00AM
India
From Mumbai’s slums to Indian teen model
18 Sep 2023 - 5:56PM
Sex and relationships
The Hong Kong women gaining empowerment by creating adult content
15 Apr 2023 - 7:00PM
Sex and relationships
Young women selling adult content can be empowering, says Hong Kong sociology professor Annie Chan
12 Apr 2023 - 5:36PM
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Sex and relationships
How former law student Emilia Wong overcame bullying and started challenging body-image ideals
12 Apr 2023 - 5:36PM
Sex and relationships
How entering Japan's adult video industry empowered Hong Kong actress Erena So Hoi-lam
11 Apr 2023 - 12:06PM
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Japan
Artistic grandpa is a YouTube hit
8 Jul 2022 - 1:36PM
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Internet
‘US let monkeypox loose’ conspiracy theories swirl on China’s Weibo platform
Chinese state media has not accused US of intentionally spreading virus, but many social media users have not refrained from such accusations; meanwhile, a leading WHO adviser says monkeypox outbreak may have spread through sex at 2 raves in Europe.
25 May 2022 - 3:04AM
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Who is MrBeast and why does he give away his millions on social media?
Through his alter ego MrBeast, American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson has built a massive following and a multimillion-dollar empire. His May 2023 US$50,000 Instagram birthday giveaway has gone viral.
9 May 2023 - 5:29PM
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India
US YouTuber’s necklace shines light on Indian royal jewels stashed abroad
The US YouTuber drew flak for wearing the Cartier-designed jewellery, which originally belonged to an Indian king, at the New York event’s red carpet.
21 Apr 2023 - 1:58AM
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Censorship
Chinese scion erased from social media after questioning Covid drugs and testing
Wang Sicong, with 40 million followers on Weibo, had his account removed after he openly questioned Chinese medicine used to treat Covid-19 and the government’s mandatory testing policy in Shanghai.
29 Apr 2022 - 7:05PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s Oxford-educated influencer faces heat over G20 role
Maudy, who has degrees from Oxford and Stanford, is viewed as a role model. But analysts say her lack of diplomatic experience may be ‘reputational suicide’ for Indonesia.
20 Apr 2022 - 5:30PM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Siew Pui Yi, the controversial Malaysian influencer and OnlyFans star
She sparked a social media storm recently with her suggestive ao dai photo, which Vietnamese fans deemed disrespectful – but what else do we know about her?
25 Apr 2022 - 11:27AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine: David Beckham hands over Instagram account to Kharkiv doctor
The former England football star tells his 71 million followers to look at his profile to see work of doctor helping women give birth in city of Kharkiv.
21 Mar 2022 - 8:09PM
Ukraine
Glamorous Russian influencer targeted by Kremlin under new law
Known as Belonika, she posted pictures of elegant locations and clothes, until recently when she said: ‘I don’t consider the Ukrainian people as my enemy’ and described Putin as ‘a tired of life man’.
18 Mar 2022 - 12:15AM
The Philippines
Why Philippines’ Marcos Jnr is wary of debates in presidential election
Son of brutal late dictator avoiding media interviews and taking opponents on, while a recent viral video showed him recoiling at a fan’s touch.
6 Mar 2022 - 12:11PM
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Live streaming
Chinese authorities slap US$10 million fine on live-streamer for tax evasion
Live-streaming e-commerce host Ping Rong was held liable for tax irregularities in 2019 and 2020, according to tax authorities in southern Guangdong province.
23 Feb 2022 - 4:29PM
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Icons and Influencers
YouTube fame = K-pop + fitness, says South Korea’s professor of influencing
Ryo Chuy-Yeop of Daegu Cyber University’s ‘department of influencing’ began his social media journey with a fitness channel that now has 1.83m YouTube subscribers. Friends with K-pop good-looks were key.
18 Feb 2022 - 3:16PM
NFTs
Who is Irene Zhao, the Singapore model who made millions selling her NFTs?
When mega-influencer Logan Paul buys into your idea you know you’re onto something special: Irene Zhao’s NFT’s launched less than a month ago and have already earner her US$5 million – here’s how
17 Feb 2022 - 1:27PM
Netflix
How Single’s Inferno star Song Ji-a’s career crumbled in days
One moment, Song Ji-a was a rising star, but buying the wrong sort of ‘luxury’ goods has landed her in a whole lot of trouble
27 Jan 2022 - 5:00AM
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Crime
Gabby Petito’s fiancé confessed to her killing before own death, FBI says
Brian Laundrie admitted responsibility in a notebook that was found near his body after he took his own life.
22 Jan 2022 - 8:53AM
Disney
Forget Mickey, Disney’s hottest hit in China is LinaBell
LinaBell, a pink fox developed by Shanghai Disney Resort that is largely unknown in the Western world, has become a new fan favourite in China.
9 Jan 2022 - 8:37PM
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India
‘It’s vital to look good’: Why India’s US$27 billion beauty industry is booming
India’s middle class women and internet savvy consumers are credited for a boom in the online beauty market. Brands are now looking to target men, saying the ‘gender divide in beauty is a myth’.
4 Jan 2022 - 9:53AM
E-commerce
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China must keep the influencers honest
It is right for the government to discipline online superstars, but there can be no opaqueness or ambiguity when taking action
23 Dec 2021 - 10:15PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Viya, China’s scandal-ridden ‘live-streaming queen’
The 36-year-old star who can ‘sell anything’ had amassed 80 million followers on Taobao, but was recently hit with a US$210 million fine for tax evasion
22 Dec 2021 - 4:29PM
E-commerce
Who is Viya, China’s fallen live-streaming e-commerce star?
Online influencer Viya currently finds herself out of the live-streaming e-commerce market after being slapped with a record fine for tax evasion.
22 Dec 2021 - 8:05AM
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Alibaba
Hangzhou fines top influencer Viya a record US$210 million for tax evasion
Viya has cooperated with the tax authority and she will not face any criminal charges if she pays the fine, officials say.
20 Dec 2021 - 10:48PM
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Bollywood
Inside Indian influencer Anushka Sen’s fitness and beauty routine
The Indian actress, whose holiday pics in the Maldives recently made headlines, does daily home workouts and follows a healthy diet to keep in shape
7 Dec 2021 - 8:00AM
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