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· Carl Samson
Burglaries targeting Asian Americans in Oregon persist despite arrests, prosecutions
Eugene police and community advocates are raising new alarms about organized burglaries targeting Asian American households in Oregon, with federal prosecutions of a ring indicted last fall still ongoing. New warnings The Eugene Police Department issued a warning June 8 about…
· Ryan General
ICE uses Japanese American internment era law to prosecute immigrants in Alabama
Federal courts in Alabama have charged undocumented immigrants with Failure to Register under the Alien Immigration Act, a Japanese American internment era law that has rarely been used in modern immigration enforcement. The Trump administration reinterpreted the statute and…
· Ryan General
Rosé, Bruno Mars lead Asian talent nominated at 68th Grammy Awards
Rosé and Bruno Mars lead Asian representation at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards with three major nominations for their collaboration “APT.” Other notable Asian and Asian-heritage nominees appear across general, pop, rock, theater, global and electronic fields, reflecting a wide…
· Ryan General
Blackpink’s Rosé and Lisa earn landmark solo wins at 2025 MTV VMAs
Rosé and Lisa of Blackpink earned major solo honors at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday in New York City, marking a milestone for K-pop artists on one of the music industry’s biggest global stages. Rosé earns song of the year: Rosé became the first K-pop artist to win…
· Ryan General
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 Hong Kong legal case. The trailer showcases Yen’s character risking his career and life to uncover the truth behind a man wrongly accused of drug…
· Carl Samson
Blackpink’s Rosé received advice from Taylor Swift for her solo career
Rosé received guidance from Taylor Swift while preparing for her first solo album, “Rosie.” In a new interview with I-D, the Blackpink member shared details of her chance encounter with the “Tortured Poets Department” singer during an impromptu hangout hosted by producer Jack…
· Bryan Ke
South Korean students ban Rosé’s ‘APT.’ as college entrance exams near
South Korean students have decided to “ban” Rosé’s “APT.” among themselves as they prepare for the nation’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) to avoid being distracted. The exam, locally known as “suneung,” will be held on Nov. 14. Driving the news: Several students…
· Bryan Ke
Rosé’s ‘APT.’ tops Billboard Global charts
Rosé’s solo single “APT.”, featuring Bruno Mars, took the No. 1 spot on Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts this week. The latest achievement marked the second time that Rosé, whose real name is Roseanne Park, took the No. 1 spot on both charts…
· Carl Samson
Rosé becomes 1st Asian female solo artist to debut in the US’ iTunes Top 10
Rosé is making history with her solo comeback single “APT.” (read as “apateu”) featuring Bruno Mars. Released on Friday, the track shot up to No. 8 in the U.S. iTunes chart, making Rosé the first Asian female artist to debut a song within its Top 10. Inspired by a South Korean…
· Carl Samson
Blackpink’s Rosé inks solo deal with Atlantic Records
Blackpink’s Rosé announced on Friday that she signed a global solo deal with Atlantic Records, marking a major step in her solo career after similar moves by bandmates Jennie and Lisa. The 27-year-old Korean Australian singer wrote in an Instagram post, “I know you’ve all waited…
· Ryan General
Blackpink’s Rose reveals new solo song, asks fans for solo fandom name
Blackpink’s Rose has sparked excitement among fans after revealing a preview of her upcoming solo plans and asking for suggestions for a solo fandom name. Solo sneak peek: On her 27th birthday, Feb. 11, Rose took to her new broadcast channel on Instagram to share a 20-second…
· Ryan General
Blackpink’s Jennie receives annual bouquet of blue roses from her mom
Each year, Blackpink’s Jennie marks her birthday with a heartwarming tradition: a bouquet of blue roses from her mother. Tradition of love: The K-pop star, who celebrated her 28th birthday on Jan. 16, shared an image of her mother’s loving gesture on Instagram. The latest…
· Ryan General
BLACKPINK’s Rosé advocates for mental health awareness at Jill Biden-hosted summit
“In order for me to create and share positivity through my music, my mental health needs to be taken care of as a matter of priority”
· Daniel Anderson
Korean indie rock band The Rose announce dates for headline tour
Korean indie rock band The Rose recently announced their upcoming “DAWN TO DUSK” headline tour. Tour dates and stops: Spanning 17 dates, the tour is set to kick off on Oct. 4 at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and will include stops in Seattle, Vancouver, Denver,…
· Ryan General
Golf prodigy Rose Zhang finds valuable friend, mentor in veteran Michelle Wie West
“I’m super excited for all the things she’s already accomplished in her few weeks as a pro, and very excited to see what’s in the future for her,” said West
· Editorial Staff
MGM releases trailer for teen sex comedy ‘Bottoms’ starring Havana Rose Liu
MGM released a new trailer for the upcoming film “Bottoms” starring Havana Rose Liu, Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott. About the film: “Bottoms” follows PK and Josie, “two unpopular queer girls in their senior year [who] start a fight club to try to impress and hook up with…
· Michelle De Pacina
NCAA champion Rose Zhang makes history by winning LPGA pro debut
In her first week as a pro, Chinese American golfer Rose Zhang won the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open, becoming the first professional golfer in 72 years to win a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) event in her pro debut. Making history: Zhang, a two-time National Collegiate…
· Daniel Anderson
Possible prosecution looms for NCT Dream bodyguard accused of breaking fan’s rib
Prosecutors are currently considering pressing charges against a bodyguard for K-pop boy group NCT Dream following allegations that he pushed and injured a fan. The incident reportedly took place on Feb. 20 at Incheon International Airport in South Korea, where NCT Dream had…
· Michelle De Pacina
California DA Pamela Price blasted by outgoing prosecutors as soft on crime, ‘disrespectful’ to AAPI community
Two Alameda prosecutors have resigned over what they see as too much leniency in California District Attorney Pamela Price’s policies on crimes. Danielle Hilton, a veteran prosecutor who has served in the Alameda County DA’s Office for 26 years, submitted her resignation letter…
· Daniel Anderson
YG Entertainment addresses rumors BLACKPINK’s Rosé dating Kang Dong-won
BLACKPINK’s agency, YG Entertainment, has issued a statement denying the dating rumors between BLACKPINK member Rosé and South Korean actor Kang Dong-won. The rumors started after Rosé, 26, was seen in an April 11 Instagram Story taken at an event with Italian designer and…
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Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.
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Grab
Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
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Shiseido
Shiseido is the standard-bearer of J-beauty — a 150-year-old house whose skincare rituals and prestige brands shape beauty across Asia and beyond.
Jollibee Foods Corporation · Food · PSE:JFC
Jollibee is turning nostalgia into stores.
This shows up when a meal that feels like home is no longer just your hometown stop but the same Jollibee run you can repeat in more places across Southeast Asia.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Nintendo · Gaming · TYO:7974
If your kid wants Mario Kart, Nintendo still has the advantage.
If Switch 2 ends up in your living room, Nintendo is betting you keep coming back for Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, downloads, and online play even after the box gets pricier.
Explainer · Jollibee Foods Corporation
If Jollibee feels like home, that feeling is spreading across Southeast Asia.
This shows up when a meal that feels like home is no longer just your hometown stop but the same Jollibee run you can repeat in more places across Southeast Asia.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.
Explainer · Nintendo
Your next Switch 2 costs more. Mario is why Nintendo thinks you still pay.
The question is not just whether people buy Nintendo Switch 2 once. It is whether they keep buying back into Nintendo after Nintendo Switch 2 gets more expensive.