Michelle Yeoh received an honour recognising her contribution to Asian cinema at the Busan International Film Festival's opening ceremony on October 6, VnExpress reported, citing News1. Organisers highlighted more than four decades of work and her role in connecting Eastern and Western film industries. On stage, she spoke about cinema's ability to bring people from different cultures together. The appearance marked her return to Busan after 15 years. This festival recognition is separate from the best-actress Oscar she won in 2023.