How Anise Health is transforming Asian American mental health care

Editor’s Note: NextShark joined Anise Health as an investor in October. Anise Health, a digital platform dedicated to Asian American mental ...

FEMA, Ad Council launch AANHPI-focused disaster preparedness campaign

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the Ad Council, has launched the latest iteration of its “Ready” campaig...

‘I’ve gone far beyond the reef’: Auli‘i Cravalho on growing with ‘Moana’

Auli‘i Cravalho was 14 when she was first cast as Disney’s “Moana.” It was a role that not only launched her career but also gave voice to a...

NBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner Jared McCain reveals Filipino heritage

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain recently gave a “shout out to my Asian community” and shared that he is “probably like 10% Fili...

Kelly Marie Tran comes out as queer

Kelly Marie Tran, known for her roles in “Star Wars” and “Raya and the Last Dragon,” has publicly come out as queer....

Chinese man claims he defaced Tokyo shrine over Fukushima discharge

Jiang Zhuojun, a 29-year-old Chinese national living in Japan, pleaded guilty to charges of property damage and disrespecting a place of wor...

Ador asserts contract validity as NewJeans decides to exit label

Ador, the management agency of NewJeans, has rejected the group’s abrupt announcement of contract termination, asserting that their exclusiv...

Michelle Steel concedes to Derek Tran in Orange County House race

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) has conceded her re-election bid to Democrat Derek Tran in California’s 45th Congressional District, marking ...

Bangladeshi fruit vendor moved to tears as banana he sold for 35 cents fetches millions

Shah Alam, a 74-year-old Bangladeshi fruit vendor in Manhattan, was shocked to discover that a banana he sold for 35 cents was later auction...

Japanese American photographer dies weeks after unprovoked attack in New York

Yasuomi Hashimura, a renowned 79-year-old Japanese American photographer, tragically died on Nov. 11, succumbing to injuries sustained weeks...

Trump picks Indian American COVID lockdown critic as next NIH director

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian American Stanford University professor and vocal critic of COVID-...

Missing Hawaii woman intentionally missed her flight to New York, police say

Los Angeles police have determined that Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old Hawaii creative who had been missing for weeks, intentionally missed...

Chinese man relieved of dice stuck in his nose for 20 years

A 23-year-old man in Xian, China, recently found relief from chronic sneezing and nasal congestion after doctors discovered and removed a di...

Rakuten Viki celebrates its 2nd International K-Drama Day with exclusive fan events

Leading global Asian entertainment streamer Rakuten Viki is celebrating its second annual International K-Drama Day on Friday, Nov. 29. The ...

Donnie Yen fights for justice in trailer for true story-inspired ‘The Prosecutor’

Donnie Yen takes on the role of a veteran policeman-turned-prosecutor in the upcoming film “The Prosecutor,” inspired by a real ...

Jackie Chan reunites with ‘Supercop’ director Stanley Tong for ‘A Legend’

A new trailer for the historical fantasy action film “A Legend” showcases Jackie Chan as an archaeologist who becomes mystically...

Eiichiro Oda says Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 2 will ‘surpass’ predecessor after set visit

“One Piece” manga creator Eiichiro Oda believes that the second season of his work’s live-action adaptation may surpass the previous one as ...

Behind ‘Wicked’s’ majestic hats is a Filipino milliner

Harvy Santos, a Filipino milliner based in the U.K., helped create the stunning hats worn by Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande), Elphaba Thropp (...

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 trailer offers glimpse into deadly new challenges

Netflix has released the highly anticipated main trailer for “Squid Game” Season 2, offering fans a glimpse into the deadly new challenges a...

Swatch wins lawsuit against Malaysia’s illegal seizure of Pride watches

Swiss watchmaker Swatch won a lawsuit against Malaysia’s Home Ministry over the latter’s seizure of 172 Pride-themed watches. The Kuala Lump...

Chinese women force menstrual pad companies to address deceptive practices

Chinese women united in outrage against menstrual pad brands accused of falsely advertising product sizes, leading to widespread apologies f...

19-year-old man charged with murder of Filipino American siblings in SoCal

Miguel Diego Sandoval, 19, has been charged with the murder of four people, including Filipino American siblings Christine Aca-ac, 29, and J...

Harris speaks publicly for the first time since conceding to Trump

In her first public remarks since conceding the presidential election to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday addressed sup...

Bank employees in Japan sign 146-year-old ‘suicide pledge’ to deter theft

Employees at Shikoku Bank in Japan have signed a pledge vowing to “commit suicide” if they are found guilty of financial wrongdo...

Elon Musk as Ming Dynasty official explaining DOGE in Ancient China is peak AI

An AI-created video of “Elon Musk” explaining what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is while dressed as a secret agent during ...

China warns of mutually destructive tariff war as Trump threatens new trade measures

Chinese state media has cautioned that President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods risks igniting a ...

Pizza Hut China releases pizza topped with fried whole frog

Pineapple on a pizza may sound not so bad to some now after Pizza Hut China released a pizza topped with a whole frog. Announced on Pizza Hu...

Moo Deng who? Thai zoo’s golden tabby tiger melts hearts with cuddly looks

A 3-year-old golden tabby tiger is melting the hearts of Facebook users with her cuddly looks, potentially giving baby hippo Moo Deng a run ...

Tony Leung shares advice for artists while receiving honorary doctorate in humanities

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in humanities by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKU...

Former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ finalist sues Ye for sexual assault

Jenn An, a former “America’s Next Top Model” finalist, has sued Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for sexual assault and strangulation. File...

Auli’i Cravalho says ‘Moana 2’ has become a ‘source of Polynesian pride’

Auli’i Cravalho expressed immense pride in the film’s portrayal of her culture at the U.K. premiere of “Moana 2” on ...

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action teaser drops

Disney released the first official teaser for its live-action “Lilo & Stitch” film on Nov. 26, offering a glimpse of the mis...

500 North Korean soldiers reported killed in Ukraine war

South Korea has confirmed intelligence suggesting casualties among North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in its war against Ukraine...

South Korean man convicted for evading military service through weight gain

A Seoul court convicted a 26-year-old South Korean man of violating the Military Service Act by intentionally gaining weight to avoid mandat...

9 K-pop artists earn nods for this year’s Billboard Music Awards

Nine K-pop acts have earned nominations for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), showcasing the genre’s expanding global influence. The ...

Puppy filmed being abused on Buddhist pilgrimage site in China gets adopted

A puppy abused by a man on a Buddhist pilgrimage site in China has been adopted after a video of the incident ignited outrage on local socia...