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· Ryan General
Former Miss Hong Kong Who Used Crown as Loan Collateral Sued Over $479,000 Debt
A former beauty queen from Hong Kong reportedly used her pageant crown as collateral for a loan, and she now faces a lawsuit over the debt which has remained unpaid. Miss Hong Kong 1995 Winnie Yeung (Yeung Yuen-yee), along with her husband, Wong Shuai-fun, secured a loan…
· Ryan General
Former AV Star Maria Ozawa Sports Traditional Filipino Gown at Flower Parade in The Philippines
Maria Ozawa recently captivated her Filipino fans in the town of Candelaria, Quezon Province in The Philippines when she joined a local festival tradition known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May). The former adult-film star wore a traditional Filipino gown during the last day of…
· Carl Samson
Yes, China Does Have 5,000 Years of History, 15-Year Study Confirms
Chinese archaeologists verified the long-held claim that the Middle Kingdom is 5,000 years old. Time and again, Chinese officials and state media have asserted that the country holds 5,000 years of history, but such claim has since been disputed for the lack of hard evidence.
· Bryan Ke
Woman Accidentally Hit by Dancing Noodle at Hotpot Restaurant During Performance
Chinese social media is buzzing with a viral video showing a woman getting accidentally hit in her eyes by a flying noodle during a “performance” at a hotpot chain. The clip, which was titled “The worst thing that could happen while eating Hai Di Lao has come true” and believed…
· Editorial Staff
Lil Tay’s Brother EXPOSED As the Mastermind Behind Her Loud-Mouthed Persona
In a matter of a few months, Lil Tay has propelled herself to viral fame and over 2 million followers for her profanity-filled videos on Instagram. Diomi Cordero, the family’s representative, revealed that Jason Tian, Lil Tay’s 16-year-old brother, is the “mastermind” behind Lil…
· Ryan General
Former Model Who Accused George Takei Of Sexual Assault Changes His Story
Former model Scott Brunton, who made headlines in late 2017 after accusing “Star Trek” actor George Takei of drugging and assaulting him back in 1981, has changed some major details of his story. Brunton’s story sparked a huge controversy on social media when he first shared his…
· Editorial Staff
5 Former USC Students Sue Doctor Who Allegedly Targeted Chinese Women for Sexual Abuse
At least five women and former USC students have filed lawsuits against former USC gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall for alleged sexual misconduct. Lucy Chi, a former graduate student and alleged victim, filed a class action lawsuit on Tuesday against Tyndall, USC, and the board…
· Ryan General
Snake Slithers into Dorm Room in China, Students Cook and Eat It
A snake ended up as the main ingredient for some hungry students’ stew after it slithered into a Chinese university dorm room. Instead of being terrified, the male students of the Chongqing Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering found an opportunity for an instant meal…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Cosplayer Under Fire for Taking Sexy Photos in Military Uniform
A cosplayer has gone viral for donning a military uniform in her latest photoshoot, which is against the law in Taiwan. The images, which were posted last week on the FaceBook page Momo Cat, have since been removed due to the controversy. The cosplayer wore military-grade…
· Carl Samson
Nicki Minaj Accused of Cultural Appropriation for ‘Chun-Li’ Performance at SNL
Nicki Minaj has been accused of cultural appropriation for her performance of “Chun-Li,” her latest single, on Saturday Night Live. Keeping up with the song’s concept, the Trinidadian-born American rapper kicked off her performance with a Kimono-inspired coat and backup dancers…
· Ryan General
BTS Slays At 2018 BBMAs With Award and Memorable Performance
V, Jungkook, Jimin, Suga, Jin, RM, and J-Hope of K-pop supergroup BTS made their presence at this year’s Billboard Music Awards quite a memorable one for their global fans. The talented Asian heartthrobs immediately lit up the red carpet as soon as they arrived dressed in their…
· Carl Samson
Lil Tay’s Mom Used Her Boss’ Mercedes Without His Permission to Film Daughter
Lil Tay might be throwing dollar bills on Instagram at this moment, but reports suggest things are not going well behind the scenes — especially for her mom. Last week, Angela Tian — the 9-year-old’s alleged mother and orchestrator behind her persona — was reportedly fired from…
· Editorial Staff
Son of Former SF Police Chief Accused By Multiple Women Of Sexual Assault
Editor’s Note: The following post includes graphic descriptions of sexual assault. Several women have come forward accusing the son of a former San Francisco police chief of sexual assault.
· Ryan General
Hayley Kiyoko Slams Rita Ora’s New Song ‘Girls’ For Its Harmful Representation of The LGBTQ+
“Girls,” Rita Ora’s new song about girl-on-girl relationships, received criticisms online for its alleged harmful representation of the LGBTQ+ community. The track featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, and Charli XCX was first called out by singer/songwriter Hayley Kiyoko via Instagram…
· Ryan General
Eurovision Winner’s ‘Asian-Themed’ Performance Draws Criticisms Online
A winning performance on international music competition 2018 Eurovision Song Contest has sparked controversy online amid criticisms of cultural appropriation. Israel’s Netta Barzilai claimed the top spot during the finals night of the longest-running annual international TV…
· Bryan Ke
Man Beats Beggar in China, Gets Swift Kick From Karma
A rather shocking video is now circulating on Chinese internet showing an African man getting kicked on his chest really hard for bullying and beating a beggar on the streets of Guangzhou city in southern China’s Guangdong province. In the clip, which has been shared on China’s…
· Bryan Ke
‘Bill and Ted: Face the Music’ Threequel Confirmed with Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter
It’s confirmed: Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted “Theodore” Logan (Alex Winter, Keanu Reeves, respectively) are getting the band back together with the much anticipated threequel titled “Bill and Ted: Face the Music.” “Bill and Ted: Face the Music,” which is still in…
· Khier Casino
Japanese Boy Tries Flirting With German Student Using Every English Word He Knows
It’s nerve-wracking to ask someone out especially in a foreign language, but one Japanese high school student used all the English he knew to flirt with a pretty German exchange student who visited his class. Carolin Marie, an 18-year-old YouTuber and photographer living in…
· Ryan General
Former Dancer Granted $223,000 Inheritance From Late HBO Exec Micky Liu
A court in Manhattan has upheld the claims of a former stripper to a six-figure inheritance left to her by a client– an HBO executive who died months after they bonded with an “everlasting friendship.” IT director Micky Liu, who met 34-year-old Veronica Beckham at a strip club…
· Ranier Maningding
Asian Women Have Every Right to Reclaim the Term ‘Yellow Fever’
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. While most people are logging onto Facebook on their tippytoes, trying not to read any…
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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.