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· Ryan General
Former U.S. Soldier Found Guilty for Contract Killing of Filipino Woman
A New York court has recently found three American men, including one former soldier, guilty of organizing the murder-for-hire killing of a Filipino woman in 2012. Joseph Hunter, a former sniper instructor for the United States Army, will be facing a possible life sentence along…
· Bryan Ke
Nurse in China ‘Twerks’ While Performing CPR, Internet Goes Into Cardiac Arrest
A nurse from China is now going viral on Chinese internet after she was caught on video “twerking” while performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on stage. It was unclear when or where this demonstration of CPR was taken, but judging from the backdrop on the stage,…
· Editorial Staff
Apple, Samsung Phone Cases in China Contain Toxic Substances That Could Harm Your Health
Several brands of mobile phone cases, including Apple and Samsung, contain toxic substances that could be harmful to your health. Why it matters: Nearly 70% of phone cases in China are made in Shenzhen, with an annual market value of 20 billion yuan ($3.8 billion USD), according…
· Bryan Ke
You Can’t Donate Sperm in Beijing Unless You Are Loyal to China’s Communist Party
A sperm bank in Beijing has recently made headlines for its strict donor requirements, including loyalty to China’s Communist Party and its ideology. The Peking University Third Hospital in the Haidan district of Beijing launched a new sperm donation program on Wednesday,…
· Ryan General
U.S. Army Vet May Be Forced to Move His Entire Family To South Korea If Adopted Daughter is Deported
A United States Army veteran may soon be forced to move his entire family to South Korea next year over the immigration status of his adopted daughter. Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Schreiber said that he and his wife, Soo Jin, are prepared to leave the U.S. if their…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Bodybuilder Shocks Followers in Viral Transformation
A bodybuilder in Japan decided to shock his followers by showing a different side of himself in what became an epic April Fools prank. With the help of some makeup artists and a “pretty girl” filter, bodybuilder and entertainer Tatsuma Sugawara trolled his followers by uploading…
· Carl Samson
Former Congresswoman’s Staffer Reveals She Was Sexually Harassed and Abused By Superior
The public may not have heard of Anna Kain, a former staffer for Rep. Elizabeth Esty of Connecticut, until recently, when she decided to break her silence over the abuse she suffered while working in the congresswoman’s office. Kain’s revelations against Tony Baker, Esty’s…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnamese Fisherman Refuses $439 For Rare Sea Turtle, Throws it Back into the Sea
A compassionate fisherman from Vietnam is probably winning the hearts of many netizens around the globe for releasing a rare turtle back into the ocean and refusing the money offered to him beforehand. Nguyen Van Truong, the fisherman in question, caught the turtle off the…
· Bryan Ke
Air Force Launches Investigation After Senior Airman Calls Someone ‘Ching Chong’ on Facebook
The Air Force is investigating Ramstein, Germany-based Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker after she called someone of Asian descent a racial slur on the Facebook group Yokota Talk. In a post on Air Force amn/nco/snco Facebook page, Baker replied condescendingly to someone who only…
· Ryan General
Man in India Installs Camera to Catch ‘Doormat Thief,’ Shocked By What He Finds
A series of random burglaries at a home in Chennai, India has left owner Senthil Nathan confused of the perpetrator’s motives. The mystery thief has reportedly been stealing non-valuable items such as mops and doormats from the front porch of his apartment.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Huggy Pillow for the Ladies Will Surely Make Someone’s Night a Bit Warmer
Social media users are going crazy over a new Japanese hug pillow modeled after a male torso with toned pecs and full six-pack abs. “Oppai Pillow” was created by Shirane, who recently graduated from the Ochanomizu Institute of Art in Tokyo, Japan, according to Nijimen as…
· Carl Samson
Supermom Flying Across the Country Because Her Daughter Had a Headache is Asian Parenting at its Best
A mother who got a text from her sick daughter and flew across the U.S. to see her by evening is winning praise on the internet. Grace Li, a 22-year-old biology teacher in New York City, messaged her mom, Shixia Huang, to tell her that she was ill on March 16.
· Bryan Ke
South Korea is Sending K-pop Stars to Perform in North Korea
Last month, North Korea sent some of their artists to perform during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea; now, the latter is now planning to send their own performers to the north for a concert. The art troupe, which consists of 160 members — including K-pop…
· Ryan General
Singaporean Woman Offers $13,000 Hermès Birkin Bag in Exchange For Food Stamps to Help the Poor
In an admirable effort to raise funds for the needy, a compassionate Facebook user from Singapore is offering her Hermès Birkin bag in exchange for grocery vouchers worth 13,888 Singapore dollars ($10,500). Pan Fion posted her offer earlier this month on Facebook in hopes of…
· Carl Samson
China’s Massive 10-Year Farming Study May Help Feed Everyone Without Destroying the Planet
Chinese researcher have recently concluded a decade-long study revealing what academics around the world are reportedly calling an “agricultural miracle.” That is, the development of geographically-specific advice for growing rice, corn and wheat that farmers followed and…
· Carl Samson
Retired Army Officer’s Adopted Daughter Faces Deportation to South Korea Because She’s a ‘Dreamer’
A retired military officer’s daughter covered in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is facing deportation as the future of the Obama-era policy remains uncertain. The program “expired” on March 5, a deadline set by President Donald Trump, but the Congress’…
· Bryan Ke
WWE Wrestler John Cena Officially Confirms He is Part of the BTS ARMY
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena has officially confirmed he is a fan of K-pop, stating for the record that he is part of the BTS ARMY! Cena made the epic confirmation during his recent talk with Metro UK for his 2018 American comedy movie “Blockers.”
· Carl Samson
Korean Army Can’t Handle The Massive Amount of Fan Mail for G-Dragon
The Korean army is currently overwhelmed by massive fan mail sent to BIGBANG leader G-Dragon, who enlisted for mandatory service last month. In a statement published on March 10, G-Dragon’s label, YG Entertainment, described that the K-pop star’s training center has been…
· Ryan General
BIGBANG Drops Last Single ‘Flower Road’ Before Their Long Break in the Army
BIGBANG’s highly anticipated special track is finally out! A previously unreleased track, “Flower Road” serves as an emotional goodbye to the band’s loyal fans as the Kings of K-pop prepare to serve in South Korea’s military.
· Ryan General
Exterminators Find Bottles of Preserved Dead Babies Beneath Floorboards in Tokyo Home
Preserved bodies of dead babies were recently discovered inside an abandoned house in Japan. According to Express UK, the shocking discovery was made only after a new owner reportedly bought the property in Tokyo and decided to renovate it.
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Alibaba Pictures
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Cloud
Cloud connects to Alibaba and the broader platforms story around it.
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Coupang (Rocket Delivery)
Coupang (Rocket Delivery) connects to Coupang and the broader platforms story around it.
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WEBTOON
WEBTOON connects to Naver and WEBTOON Entertainment through platform distribution and adaptations.
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Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.
Company · Indonesia · IDX:GOTO
GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
Company · Singapore · NASDAQ:GRAB
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.
Company · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
Rakuten touches shopping, memberships, points, streaming, and platform habits that affect how people actually spend.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.