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Hongkongers Complain of Constantly Finding Poop in Public Pools, Political Group Takes Action
After locals complained of constantly finding poop in the waters of Hong Kong’s public swimming pools, a political group urged authorities to do something about it. A survey conducted by the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) revealed that out…
· Ryan General
Thai Pop Star Sues Korean Plastic Surgery Clinic for $600,000 Over Boob Job That Almost Killed Her
A former pop star from Thailand is preparing a case against a hospital in South Korea for a breast augmentation procedure gone wrong. According to Jeeranan “May” Kitprasarn, the botched boob job performed on her at Seoul’s Grand Plastic Surgery hospital in December almost took…
· Bryan Ke
NFL Reporter’s Racist Tweets Against Asians and Blacks Unearthed
A series of highly offensive, racist, and homophobic tweets from Lindsey Ok, a sports reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens from the National Football League, have been unearthed by Black Sports Online targeting Asians, Black people, and the LGBT+ community. Ok made many…
· Carl Samson
U.S. Airlines Cave on China’s Demands to Rename Taiwan on Websites
Four U.S. airlines renamed “Taiwan” in compliance with China’s mandate to reflect its rule over the island or risk unpleasant repercussions. The affected carriers reportedly include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
· Carl Samson
Britain Planned to Deny Nationality to Hongkongers Before Chinese Handover, Documents Reveal
Before Hong Kong and Macau returned to Chinese rule, Britain urged Portugal to tighten its criteria for granting nationality to Macau residents to deter Hongkongers from asking the same, according to declassified statements. The revelation comes to light in an October 1985…
· Ryan General
Dwyane Wade Gets $25 Million Offer to Become China’s Highest Paid Basketball Player Ever
NBA superstar Dwyane Wade has reportedly received an offer to play in China for a three-year deal worth $25 million. Season 15 is a wrap. Stay tuned… #MomentsAfter
· Bryan Ke
Pennsylvania Teen Who Ran Away to Mexico with Alleged 45-Year-Old Lover is Missing Again
Amy Yu, the 16-year-old teen who went missing in March, is missing once again after being put into a residential program for at-risk youth. Yu left VisionQuest, a shelter for at-risk youth based in Greene Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania with two other teens at 1:21 a.m.…
· Carl Samson
Man Mocking ‘Chinese’ Nail Salon Worker Sparks Racism Debate on Twitter
A Black man pretending to be a “Chinese” nail salon worker in an attempt at humor has divided social media into those who believe it was racist and those who do not. Over the weekend, Twitter user @iShineSoBright_ shared a video of the unidentified man, whom she claimed to be…
· Ryan General
American Twitch Streamer to Leave Taiwan Over Harassment From Angry Locals
American streamer Chris James Robb, also known by his Twitch name Cjayride, has made a lot of locals angry over his antics in Taiwan. Was gonna go live soon, but I’m not mentally ready (or physically) after working on something important –it puts me in a bad mood because of the…
· Carl Samson
Indonesian Teen Jailed After Getting Raped By Her Brother and Getting an Abortion
An Indonesian teenage girl raped by her own brother is spending six months behind bars after getting an abortion. The girl, 15, received the sentence on July 19 at Muara Bulian District Court in Sumatra, according to AFP
· Ryan General
People Can’t Get Enough Of This Baby Girl From Japan With Incredible Hair
A Japanese girl with gorgeous, flowing hair has become the envy of many netizens, and she is just six months old. Adorable Baby Chanco became an instant social media star after her mom posted images of her on Instagram.
· Ryan General
Kuwaiti Instagram Star Sparks Outrage for Complaining That Filipino Workers Get A Day Off
A social media influencer from Kuwait has sparked outrage online after criticizing new laws that seek to provide better conditions for the Filipino domestic helpers working in her country. Instagram star Sondos Alqattan, who has more than 2 million followers, recently posted a…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Restaurant Employees Targeted By Immigration Raids in London’s Chinatown
Locals in London’s Chinatown have been holding demonstrations against disruptive immigration raids carried out by the Home Office. The protesters, many of whom are restaurant employees, described the disturbances as “fishing raids” in posters they put on display.
· Carl Samson
Fight Breaks Out at Shanghai Disneyland After Young Boy ‘Touches’ a Woman’s Butt
The “happiest place” in Pudong, Shanghai turned into a brawl involving of angry women for a few minutes over an alleged incident involving a child over the weekend. The fight at Shanghai Disneyland allegedly broke out after a female visitor accused an 8-year-old boy of touching…
· Ryan General
Crazed Woman in China Randomly Bites Fellow Passenger’s Face on Train
An elderly man was rushed to a hospital after a bizarre incident with a crazed woman inside a subway train in China. The victim, identified as a 56-year-old man surnamed Gao, was minding his own business during his afternoon commute when a woman suddenly jumped on him and bit…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Woman Assaulted at NYC Topshop – Manager Jokes and Laughs with Assailants
A woman was assaulted by another female shopper accompanied by two men at Topshop, a clothing store in Fifth Avenue, New York City, last month, but even until now no official word has been publicly released coming from the management. The attack happened on June 24 when the…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Woman Brain Dead Days After Being Bitten by Venomous Snake She Bought Online
A 21-year-old woman from Weinan in northwestern China’s Shaanxi Province fell into a coma and was later pronounced brain dead after being bitten by a highly venomous snake that she bought online. The woman, who was identified by her pseudonym Xiaofang, was reportedly…
· Ryan General
Tokyo Program Urges Citizens to Go to Work Earlier to Reduce Train Congestion
In a bid to reduce overcrowding on trains during the morning rush, the local government of Tokyo has launched a campaign that encourages commuters to travel to work earlier than usual. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike initiated the Jisa Biz campaign, which means “time-lag business,”…
· Carl Samson
Thailand Leads Asia in Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Thailand could be the first Asian country to legalize medical cannabis, a move it hopes will re-establish its position in the economy it dominated four decades ago. The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), which works under the Ministry of Public Health, is now hoping…
· Bryan Ke
Incredibly Loyal Dog Helps Push Disabled Man in a Wheelchair
A 7-month-old dog has gone viral after a video showing his undying loyalty to his disabled owner by helping him push his wheelchair through the streets of Davao City, Philippines was posted on social media. The heartwarming moment was first captured and shared online by Facebook…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
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 · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
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.
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.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
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.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
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.