Japanese publisher Media Do acquires Seven Seas Entertainment for $80M, sparking AI translation concerns in the growing English-language manga market.
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Rwandan genocide survivor Yolande Mukagasana calls on writers to document their stories for future generations at Women Book Awards 2026, highlighting publishing’s role in cultural preservation.Â
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Saudi Arabia’s Manga Productions and Manga Arabia win Japan’s CJPF Grand Prize, marking a milestone for Middle Eastern creative content in global manga markets.
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Over 300 Malaysian publishing professionals convened by PKB signal renewed commitment to digital transformation and soft power ambitions in global book trade.
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Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026 opens for poetry submissions. Africa’s richest literary award offers $100,000, but requires 12 physical copies—problematic for diaspora authors.
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