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Trending events, happenings and people that have made waves on social media or online in wider Asia, and the world beyond.
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Malaysia
‘Was he the Hulk?’: Malaysian officer goes viral after ripping off car door
The officer became an unlikely internet sensation when a dashcam video showed him ripping apart a suspect’s car door ‘like a banana leaf’.
3 hours ago
Japan
Japan city launches edible-looking boot souvenirs just like Taiwan braised pork rice
19 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Malaysia
Paws for thought: Malaysian mall reverses pet-friendly policy after uproar
18 Dec 2025 - 7:08PM
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Asian Games 2023
China star Wang Li afraid to return home, fears retaliation against family
The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau is investigating accusations triple Asian Games gold medallist made against coach.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:31PM
South Korea
Viral golden logo find turns old AC units into hot property in South Korea
A YouTube video revealing a pure gold logo on certain LG air conditioners has sparked a nationwide hunt for the 20-year-old units.
18 Dec 2025 - 2:41PM
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Trending in China
China tourist in Japan sends 300 masks during Covid to host after overnight stay
Against backdrop of ongoing political tensions between the two countries, this heartwarming story quickly went viral on social media.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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Food and Drinks
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American cuisine better than Vietnamese, Korean? New ‘best’ list stirs tempers
The ‘100 Best Cuisines in the World’ list from TasteAtlas is angering people with its contentious food rankings. Singapore at number 90?
18 Dec 2025 - 8:15AM
Asian Games 2023
China star posts explosive account of verbal, physical abuse after Games gold
Triple Asian Games champion Wang Li goes viral after video outlines sustained bullying after she refused to give Hangzhou winnings to boss.
16 Dec 2025 - 5:54PM
Art
Labubu’s growth from books to viral doll craze shown in Hong Kong exhibition
A touring exhibition celebrating Lung Ka-sing’s The Monsters, which birthed the popular Labubu, has come to Hong Kong.
16 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Malaysia
Malaysian religious authorities probe viral claim of woman having ‘2 husbands’
The allegation has renewed focus on cross-border marriages between Malaysia and southern Thailand that are used to bypass domestic approvals.
15 Dec 2025 - 2:19PM
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Trending in China
Japan husband has 520 affairs, wife turns loveless marriage into comic, goes viral in China
Wife who looks after son with extremely rare illness alone turns man’s infidelity with escort girls, porn actresses into manga art.
14 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
Korean husband sues wife for ‘malicious abandonment’ after refusal to donate liver
Ruling highlights husband’s coercive behaviour and verbal abuse, making him primarily accountable for relationship’s deterioration.
13 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Internet
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How a block of online text led to a cafe’s viral stardom
Tai Bo Cafe in Yuen Long has gone viral online thanks to a copypasta trend on Threads recommending their meat patties, and have seen customers from as far as Macau.
13 Dec 2025 - 9:03AM
Thailand
Tourists in disbelief as luggage drifts away during ferry ride in Thailand
Investigations reveal that crew had improperly secured luggage on upper deck, so when ferry hit rough seas, loose bags were tossed overboard.
10 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
China woman arrested for stealing fish waste to feed restaurant staff and customers
‘Cheerful and friendly’ elderly boss of ‘cheap’ eatery accused of being a serial leftover thief; arrest divides online opinion.
9 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
Millionaires and billionaires
Meet Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju – who just had a ‘billionaire wedding’
Bollywood’s Madhuri Dixit, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor performed at the viral nuptials, with guests including Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson.
8 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
South Korea
Outrage as Korean saleswoman kneels after abuse by customer for telling son off
Mother of boy launches humiliating tirade against innocent member of shop staff; forces worker to rub hands together in apology.
7 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Thailand
Thai woman stays on rooftop with pets during floods, refusing rescue without them
In her online plea for rescue, she shares location, urges authorities to cut power in her neighbourhood to prevent electrocution.
6 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Russia
Russian fitness coach dies at 30 after gaining 25kg in promotional junk food binge
Online influencer gorges on cakes, pizzas, pastries, dumplings and chips before dying in his sleep, sparking warnings about extreme eating.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:49PM
Malaysia
Malaysian man stranded by Thai floods with ‘colleagues’ exposed holidaying with lover
The wife remains unaware of her husband’s affair, as he regularly communicates with her.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
Japan
Japan idol posts belly photo, asks fans to retouch for more flattering look, sparks debate
Fans of up-and-coming pop star who flaunted image of her ‘imperfect’ midriff on stage get creative in online posts ‘fixing’ wrinkle.
4 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
Malaysia
‘Malaysian promoting Singapore’: viral video sparks debate over talent use
Social media users question why Malaysian tourism authorities have not engaged local talent effectively to promote the country.
2 Dec 2025 - 4:31PM
Trending in China
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What is ‘second-hand fried chicken’; how snack became popular in Philippine slums
Videos of Chinese bloggers sampling recooked, seasoned leftovers in run-down Filipino neighbourhoods go viral on social media.
30 Nov 2025 - 11:08AM
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Japan
Japan security guard’s bond with cat moves many; museum honours feline’s memory
Friendly feline made regular visits to play with venue guard; staff create calendar bearing photos of their interactions for posterity.
29 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
Trending in China
Public outrage over Chinese man placing hell money in Japanese temple donation box
Amid rising tension between Tokyo and Beijing, mainland tourists’ use of fake cash to seek good fortune sparks anger online.
28 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
Japan
Japan man defies family, rejects traditional career path, wears women’s clothing
Controlling parents force 26-year-old graduate of top university to move out; he gets own flat, fills it with ‘rubbish’ for ‘companionship’.
26 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
South Korea
‘Don’t sell loneliness’: Korean eatery refuses to serve solo diners, sparks debate
Noodle outlet advertises sarcastic ‘options’ for people who want to dine alone as country faces rising number of single households.
26 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
Japan
Japan DJ joins Tokyo’s growing ranks of female rickshaw drivers, boosts speaking skills
29-year-old juggles radio presenting position with pulling people around; loves both jobs so much, she works 7 days a week.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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