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Editorial Writer, Pacific Originals
Owen Delacroix writes essays and analysis on the arguments shaping the region for Pacific Press Asia.
SINGAPORE —While the spotlight often remains on the drivers, a new commercial landscape emerges for those in their orbit, reshaping traditional perceptions of celebrity endorsement.
SINGAPORE —While celebrity endorsements fuel hypnotherapy's popularity for anxiety and pain relief, its effectiveness relies on individual receptiveness, raising questions about broader mental health support.
Robert P. Jones's comparison of contemporary American political dynamics to 1933 Germany prompts scrutiny of how demographic change can reshape political identity and alliances.
A public matching donation from a YouTube educator highlights the changing expectations placed on influential individuals, particularly those whose reach is global.
SINGAPORE —While Singapore leverages Formula 1's expanding commercial footprint for regional tourism, Thailand faces a distinct challenge in converting its significant fan engagement into local economic value.
The recent reappearance of Marilyn Manson with Slipknot raises questions about accountability within a genre often associated with confronting injustice.
SINGAPORE —The Singapore Art Museum's latest show, 'The Present Is Unstable,' challenges traditional notions of display and interpretation, prompting a re-evaluation of cultural institutions' roles.
SINGAPORE —The management of Dolly Parton's estate highlights an enduring tension between personal history and commercial enterprise.
SINGAPORE —The emergence of multi-label retail in Asia-Pacific suggests a shift from consumer preference to active shaping of commerce within this generation.
SINGAPORE —A Hong Kong fashion event offers a lesson beyond design trends: the enduring tension between artistic vision and commercial viability in Asia's creative sectors.
SINGAPORE —The high cost of budget vehicles reveals the island state's economic priorities, with implications for its regional standing.
SINGAPORE —While Singapore champions street dance, a broader regional lesson emerges about the organic growth of cultural influence versus curated efforts.
SINGAPORE —Fan displays outside Hybe headquarters reveal a dissonance between commercial success and local civility, a tension familiar across Asia-Pacific's cultural exports.
A theatrical success, diminished in adaptation, highlights a recurring tension in how legal dramas travel.
SINGAPORE —Amidst the region's complex dynamics, the pursuit of culinary perfection offers a stark contrast.
The withdrawal of artists from Ed Sheeran's tour highlights a growing tension for the Asia-Pacific's burgeoning live music industry.
The scrutiny surrounding Katseye illustrates a persistent tension between commercial ambition and audience volatility in Asia's pop industry.
SINGAPORE —Hayden Panettiere’s death underscores a persistent question: how do these substances enter circulation, and who profits?
SINGAPORE —Family hawker businesses, once bastions of tradition, now navigate the unpredictable currents of social media, raising questions about what truly defines their value.
An AI-generated comedy, 'No Big Deal', prompts a re-evaluation of how artificial intelligence might reshape Asia's entertainment landscape, beyond mere technical capability.
A decade after its initial release, 'The Witcher 3' receives new content and a remaster, a move that speaks to evolving digital product lifecycles more than creative urgency.
SINGAPORE —Tokyo's Urushi to Hibi and the commerce of borrowed authenticity.
SINGAPORE —The dispute between Amanda Lear and Miley Cyrus, superficially a cultural spat, underscores the complexities of influence and attribution in a region where France seeks to assert its presence.
SINGAPORE —A Qing-era statesman's story, recast in a contemporary novel, illuminates an ongoing tension in how legacies are constructed and consumed.
SINGAPORE —The remaking of 'Killing Eve' for a South Korean audience suggests a broader re-evaluation of narratives and locations across the region, even as some realities remain fixed.
SINGAPORE —While experts advise on intimacy, the underlying currents in Asia-Pacific suggest a deeper disengagement.
SINGAPORE —The recent appearance of a 'Bar Leone' in New York underscores a complex dynamic within global hospitality, raising questions about reputation, ownership, and the nature of success.
SINGAPORE —Cultural production and strategic recalibration intersect in the region.
SINGAPORE —The emergence of vegan collagen alternatives raises questions about the long-term positioning of traditional beauty and wellness products in Asia-Pacific markets.
SINGAPORE —The Japanese observance of Higan points to commonalities in regional Buddhist practices that defy national borders.