Why Southeast Asia is drowning in imported plastic waste
Southeast Asia faces a severe environmental crisis as imported plastic waste accumulates across its beaches and towns, disrupting local ecos...
VinFast’s billionaire founder to pump in another $1 billion to reach EV dreams
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong is doubling down on his investment in electric vehicle maker VinFast. Key points: ...
‘Do What I Want’ spin-off doc depicts struggles of up-and-coming Asian American DJs
Driven by his immersion in the nightlife scene and the compelling stories of aspiring Asian American DJs, Filipino director Justin Ferrer ha...
USC cancels graduation ceremony amid valedictorian controversy, protests
The University of Southern California (USC) has cancelled its main commencement ceremony on May 10 amid continued protests regarding the Isr...
Top Vietnamese tech firm partners with Nvidia to open $200M AI factory
FPT, Vietnam’s top tech firm, has partnered with Nvidia to open a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) factory, aiming to help realize ...
Gay actor’s anti-bullying speech at Pennysylvania school reinstated amid backlash
After facing intense backlash, a Pennsylvania school board reversed its decision to cancel a gay actor’s scheduled speech on bullying....
‘We Care’ project highlights challenges faced by AAPI families in caregiving
The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) has produced four videos as part of their “We Care” project, highlighting the challenges ...
Jeezy denies Jeannie Mai allegations in latest divorce filing
Rapper Jeezy has denied the domestic abuse and child neglect allegations made by his estranged wife, Jeannie Mai. Key points: ...
‘Atlas’ trailer: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu star in Netflix sci-fi thriller
Jennifer Lopez is forced to abandon her mistrust and ally herself with robots run by artificial intelligence (AI) in the trailer for Netflix...
Hollywood could gain $4 billion if API representation improved, study suggests
The film and television industry in the U.S. holds immense potential for increased revenue by improving the representation and authenticity ...
Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son takes swing at qualifying for US Open
Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, fell short in his attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, one of the most prestigious golf ...
Korean woman loses $50,000 after falling for fake Elon Musk
A Korean fan of Elon Musk was duped into transferring thousands of dollars to a scammer who pretended to be the billionaire using artificial...
Watch: TikTok CEO vows to fight US ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is fighting back against a new law that could force the sale of TikTok or see the app banned in the U.S. Key points:...
Berklee student sentenced to prison for harassing Chinese democracy advocate
A Chinese Berklee student has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a fellow Chinese student who posted pro-d...
Durian stir fried with strawberries and MSG trends in China
A street food vendor in China has gone viral for stir frying durian, strawberries, vegetables and monosodium glutamate (MSG) in a rice bowl,...
Woman accused of anti-Asian tirade against Vancouver restaurant owner is acquitted
A woman in North Vancouver caught on camera berating a sushi restaurant owner has been acquitted on a charge of causing a disturbance. Key p...
Andrew Ahn remaking Ang Lee’s ‘The Wedding Banquet’: reports
Andrew Ahn is set to helm a remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 romantic comedy “The Wedding Banquet,” according to reports. Key points: ...
Student’s heartbreaking reaction to dream school rejection goes viral
A high school senior has gone viral for her and her family’s emotional reaction to her rejection by her dream college. Key points: ...
Beyoncé sends flowers to Filipino toddler who called her his ‘friend’
Beyoncé has confirmed her friendship with a 2-year-old Filipino boy who went viral for asking to visit the superstar. Key points: ...
Kristi Yamaguchi honored with Barbie doll for AAPI Heritage Month
Figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi has been honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness by toy maker Mattel. Key points: ...
Bay Area city appoints its first Asian American police chief
The City of San Pablo, California, has appointed Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran, as its first-ever Asian American police chief. Key points: ...
Naomi Osaka exits 2024 Madrid Open in second round
Former top-ranked tennis star Naomi Osaka was ousted from the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open in the second round by Liudmila Samsonova after a three...
Chinese half-marathon runner’s win revoked after investigation
Chinese runner He Jie’s first-place victory in the Beijing Half Marathon was revoked after an investigation revealed that three other runner...
Player of the Year Zach Edey enters 2024 NBA Draft
Purdue’s standout center Zach Edey has officially declared for the 2024 NBA draft. Key points: ...
South Korean kids take government to court over climate change
Young activists in South Korea have filed a case accusing their government of violating their human rights by not doing enough to address cl...
Vietnam’s 2nd annual Banh Mi Festival expects 100,000 attendees
Vietnam’s tourism agency is expecting 100,000 attendees at its second annual festival celebrating the iconic banh mi. Key points: ...
‘Asoka makeup’: The TikTok Trend inspired by a 2001 Bollywood soundtrack
A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points: ...
Study: ‘Old age’ now begins at 75, according to seniors
A study spanning over 25 years reveals shifting perceptions of old age, with middle-aged and older adults believing it starts later in life....
Woman diagnosed with ‘love brain’ after calling boyfriend 100 times in a day
A Chinese doctor recently shared a case about a patient she diagnosed with “love brain,” who became heavily dependent on her boyfriend and e...
How Love, Bonito is celebrating and uplifting women through fashion
What started as a humble blog shop named BonitoChico in 2005 has evolved into Southeast Asia’s largest omnichannel womenswear brand, driven ...
Man shares wife’s heartbreaking final words after fatal sushi meal
A Montana woman expressed suffering pain and uncertainty days before she died from eating uncooked mushrooms in a sushi roll. Key points: ...
Dwight Howard vows to help Taiwan earthquake victims
Former NBA champion Dwight Howard sent a heartfelt message to his Taiwanese fans and those affected by the devastating earthquake, expressin...
Chinese bubble tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong trading debut
Shares of China’s Sichuan Baicha Baidao, also known as ChaPanda, saw a steep decline in its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange despite ra...
ACLU in Labor Board fight after firing of Asian American lawyer over alleged racism
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) fired a Korean American employee over allegations of racial bias, leading to controversy and an un...
Constance Wu-led dark comedy ‘East Bay’ gets release date
Constance Wu’s dark comedy film “East Bay” has been acquired and will be released in North America by Level 33 Entertainme...
LA’s Giant Robot says alleged thief denies stealing, companions innocent
The three individuals accused of stealing an art piece from Giant Robot Store’s GR2 Gallery earlier this month have denied the allegation ag...
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