ASEAN in focus: Malaysia marked ASEAN Day’s 59th anniversary in Putrajaya, spotlighting “Navigating Together” and the bloc’s political-security, economic and socio-cultural pillars. Regional culture hubs: The Philippines’ NCCA opened the ASEAN Cultural Center in Manila, aiming to deepen shared heritage and cultural policy ties across ASEAN. Music & entertainment: K-pop girl group Katseye shared a highlight medley for its upcoming EP “Wild,” while Sony Pictures Networks India rolled out a festive slate headlined by Rohit Sharma’s platform debut and Ajay Devgn hosting Crime Patrol 2026. Anime distribution: HIDIVE expanded its MBS anime partnership with a major worldwide deal outside Asia, bringing new simulcasts to subscribers. Indigenous & community arts: Houston performance artist Shylah Salas brought CHamoru/Indigenous Pacific Islander culture into the spotlight ahead of International Day of Indigenous Peoples. Craft & heritage: A new exhibition, “Unearthed: Raw Beauty,” reimagines mineral specimens as fine art, including Chinese and California highlights.