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Asian American entrepreneur running for CA State Controller wants kids to learn finances starting in high school
California has long been one of the most innovative, forward-thinking states in the nation. From technology to arts and entertainment, to sc...
Editorial Staff
Hong Kong immigrant who achieved the American dream wants to teach Californians to make more money
MONEY TIPS: How much money do I need to make to afford boba every day?
Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in China, Japan, Korea … and Around the World
Every country and culture has its own superstitions, especially when it comes to numbers. In the US, for example, the number 13 is considere...
Asian-Themed Gift Ideas for Foodies
For the person in your life who wants to celebrate his, her, or their Asian heritage — or simply for the person in your life who loves to tr...
Windows 11 Upgrade: Should You Even?
Your time with Windows 10 is almost up. Microsoft released Windows 11, the latest operating system (OS) for download on Oct. 5, 2021. Althou...
5 Ways to Get Your Confidence Back After COVID Lockdowns
Feeling a bit less confident than you used to be? According to Cosmetic Business, a British survey discovered that 20% of respondents report...
Immigrant stories go unheard because we stopped answering this question
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the views of NextShark....
Josh Shin
Asia
Meet Tun Lin Naing, the 13-year-old volunteer collecting COVID-19 corpses in Myanmar
As COVID-19 continues to overwhelm certain parts of the world, the task of dealing with those who succumb to the disease falls on brave indi...
Carl Samson
County commissioner’s racist comment on Nevada Governor’s wife ignites backlash from both parties
A “blatantly racist” comment made by Nye County Commissioner Donna Cox against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s (D-NV) wife ignited backlash from ...
Bryan Ke
Newsom deploys CHP officers in Oakland after urging of Chinatown leader
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers to join police forces in Oakland to combat a rise in violent crimes, ...
Meet ‘The Korean Falcon’ MMA Fighter With a 9-1 Career Record
In his home country of South Korea, Sung Bin Jo is already a pretty big deal. The dashing 28-year old has looks that can rival any K-Pop sta...
ONE Championship Superstars, Asian Celebrities Denounce Recent Escalation of Anti-Asian Racism Amidst Covid-19
The world is reeling from a Covid-19 pandemic that has overwhelmed healthcare systems, forced people indoors, and caused economies to crash....
The Rise of Asian American Martial Arts Athletes in ONE Championship
Asia’s largest martial arts organization, ONE Championship, without a doubt, has the largest collection of Asian martial arts World Ch...
Asian MMA Stars Unite in the Face of Racism Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global situation bringing the world to its knees, we’ve seen both the best and the worst of humankind....
‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ Auditions Are Underway
The first round of auditions for “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” is already underway. The show was announced late Feb...
ONE Championship Releases Limited Edition Chinese New Year 2020 T-Shirts
Chinese New Year is fast-approaching, with its familiar red and gold colors making their 2020 debut in early January. In the same vein, Sing...
The Filipino Martial Artists Are Following in Manny Pacquiao’s Footsteps
Everyone on the planet knows Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino boxing legend has become much more than a boxer in his country and to his legion o...
Remarkable Asian Women Leading the World of Martial Arts
The presence of women in various aspects of martial arts is increasing every year, especially in Asia. The increased participation is due pr...
The Next Indian Superstar: Ritu Phogat Begins the Journey Towards Greatness in Mixed Martial Arts
Pursuing greatness in a second arena, when you’ve already proven exceptional in your initial passion can be daunting. Imagine daring to be g...
Mei Yamaguchi Uses Her Japanese Spirit To Overcome Bullying, Opponents
Put yourself in the shoes of a young child, learning and developing your personality – developing who you are. Now as that child, plac...
Savannah Ehm Is A Prospect, Illustrator And The Child Of Survivors
The world of martial arts is packed with athletes with compelling stories from all different backgrounds. Many of the competitors with signi...
This Asian-American Brother And Sister Are Making Sports History
Never in the history of mixed martial arts has there ever been concurrent brother-and-sister world champions from a major organization. That...
This Martial Arts Champion From Myanmar is a Hero to His People
Two-division ONE World Champion Aung La N Sang is one of the biggest mixed martial arts stars in the world. He’s also a national hero ...
Yoshihiro ‘Sexyama’ Akiyama: From Korean Reality TV and Drama to the Circle
Some people just have “it.” How do you define “it?” It’s hard to, but “it” is the kind of thing yo...
Asian Martial Arts Heroes That Will Change MMA in the United States
Mixed martial arts is an immensely popular sport on a global scale. Just like professional basketball, football, and soccer, it’s a mainstre...
What Martial Artists Had to Sacrifice To Compete On An Elite Level
There is an almost unimaginable level of skill required to compete in mixed martial arts on an elite level. The competitors are highly-train...
6 Perfect Actors and Actresses That Could Play MMA Legends In Biopics
Athletes and their journeys to success are often great subjects for biopics. Sometimes the toughest part of bringing these stories to the sc...
How Stamp Fairtex Overcame Bullying And Gender Stereotypes To Become A Martial Arts Superstar
The most influential people make their struggles a part of their success story. Stamp Fairtex is one of those people. She is only 22 years o...
MMA in the Olympics? This Asian CEO is Determined to Make It Happen
When you think Olympics, it’s usually the more popular sports that produce headlines — sports like basketball, football, and athletics...
Top 5 Asian MMA Stars With the Most Unique Nicknames
The world of martial arts can be a bit redundant when it comes to nicknames. However, there are a few prominent figures in the combat sports...
How Aerospace Engineer Janet Todd Became a ‘Secret’ Muay Thai Champion
Martial artists come from all walks of life. Many find combat sports as a means of escape from troubles. Most find an appreciation and love ...
MMA World Champions Reveal What They Eat While Training to Stay in Peak Shape
Professional athletes often have the healthiest bodies, and it’s not solely because of the way they train. What they eat while they...
How an Abusive Relationship Led Bi Nguyen to Become an Inspiring MMA Fighter
When you look at 29-year-old Bi “Killer Bee” Nguyen, you would never know the hardships she has had to endure during her life. ...
MMA Champ Brandon Vera Met With The Rock to Talk About Fighting in New ‘Fast and Furious’ Film
Filipino-American mixed martial arts star Brandon “The Truth” Vera was in Hollywood recently to talk to action superstar Dwayne “The Rock” J...
5 Asian Martial Arts Athletes Who Made It To The Movies
Many of today’s most popular mixed martial arts stars grew up watching their silver screen heroes, inspired by their flashy fighting styles ...