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Kenyan Police Raid China’s State TV HQ Looking for Illegal Chinese Immigrants
A number of journalists and staff of China’s state-run international China Global Television Network (CGTN) based in Nairobi, Kenya were arrested and briefly detained by immigration officers following a raid of their headquarters on Wednesday. The raid, conducted while Kenyan…
· Bryan Ke
Tragic Murder-Suicide of 2 Thai Students Discovered in Seattle’s University District
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on Thursday the deaths of two Thai women found in a unit at the Malloy Apartments in Seattle’s University District as a murder-suicide. The women were identified as 25-year-old Kornkamol Leenavarat and 32-year-old…
· Leslie Tran
Where Do Asians Stand in the Fight Against Racism in America?
In a racially charged nation, it can be difficult to see where Asian Americans stand in a national discourse on racism that seems black and white. With the unlawful assaults on the Black community and the administration’s harsh immigration legislations targeting people of color,…
· Bryan Ke
Black Woman Allegedly Assaulted at Makeup Kiosk in Thai Mall
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with a response from Makeup Forever. An American expat from New York that goes by the name of Zya Mo posted on her Facebook claiming a male employee of a Makeup Forever kiosk in the Terminal 21 shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand asked…
· Carl Samson
Teen Sees His Father During School Field Trip to a Prison in Thailand
The heartbreaking reunion of an incarcerated father and his teenage son during a school field trip at a prison in Rayong province, Thailand has gone viral on social media. The boy was among a group of students who visited the unidentified facility through Jam Banjeud Rayong, an…
· Ryan General
Powerful Typhoon Jebi Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction in Japan
Typhoon Jebi, which made landfall in Japan on Tuesday, has left a trail of destruction in its path, cutting electricity, damaging homes, destroying infrastructure and killing at least 11 people. Considered the strongest typhoon to hit the country in 25 years, Jebi caused massive…
· Carl Samson
Man Cries Out in Agony as Stingray Hooks Its Spiny Tail to His Genitals
A beachgoer in southern China retreated to the shore in excruciating pain after a stingray jabbed his genitals with its barbed tail. The incident occurred just after the unidentified man took a dip in the beach in Sanya city, Hainan province on Sept. 1, according to Apple Daily.
· Ryan General
Japanese Woman Crowned the World’s Best Air Guitarist at Championships in Finland
A female Japanese performer has ousted a two-time reigning world champion to become the world’s best air guitarist. Nanami Nagura (名倉七海), aka “Seven Seas,” delivered and triumphed at the grand final of the 23rd annual Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, Finland on Aug. 24.
· Ryan General
Chinese Billionaire Arrested in Minneapolis Immediately Sent to China Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Chinese billionaire Liu Qiandong was arrested and placed in the custody of a police station in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday night on suspicion of sexual misconduct. Also known as Richard Liu, the 44-year-old founder and CEO of e-commerce giant JD.com, who has an…
· Bryan Ke
Singapore Airlines Turned Down a Chance to Be in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
In what may seem like a surprising decision, Singapore Airlines (SIA) reportedly turned down the offer to be included in “Crazy Rich Asians” out of fear of being misrepresented in movies. Film producer Nina Jacobson admitted while speaking to The Wrap in an interview early last…
· Bryan Ke
Irvine Lawyer Claims She’s Receiving Threats After Facebook Post Joking About Asian Stereotypes
Christina Ignatius, a lawyer from Irvine, Orange County, California who drew massive backlash online last week for making jokes about Asian stereotypes on Facebook, claims she received numerous threats after her post went viral. Irvine attorney says she is receiving threats over…
· Ryan General
World’s Only Known Brown Panda Remains a Virgin After Failing First Natural Mating Attempt
Qizai, the world’s only brown panda living in captivity, has been trying to “get it on” with his female panda friend but has so far failed to get lucky. Believed to be the only living panda sporting white and brown fur, the 9-year-old giant panda was reportedly found abandoned…
· Khier Casino
The Rock to Play Hawaii’s Legendary King Kamehameha in Epic New Film
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he was cast as King Kamehameha — the celebrated founder and ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom — in the upcoming movie “The King.” King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands under one royal kingdom in 1810 following…
· Ryan General
Chinese School Removes Chairs in Cafeteria So Students Will Study More
A high school in China surprised its students who were returning from their summer break with some changes in the cafeteria. Students at the school in Shangqiu in Henan province were forced to eat standing up during breaks as all the benches and chairs were removed from the…
· Ryan General
China’s Terrible Air Pollution is Actually Making People Dumber, Yale Study Finds
Research by Chinese scientists claims to have found that air pollution causes people to become less intelligent. The study was based on a survey conducted by Yale and Peking University researchers who tested over 25,000 participants living around China, Shanghaiist reported.
· Bryan Ke
Touching Thai Commercial Reminds People to Always Tell Their Loved Ones They Love Them
A touching Thailand television ad has resurfaced after years of making people cry and confess their love to their significant others. The 11-minute ad, titled “The Only One,” was first posted online in 2016 by The 1 Card in honor of its 10th anniversary. It tells the story of a…
· Ryan General
South Korea Has an Epic International Body Painting Festival Every Year
Models from different parts of the world transformed into living works of art during a body painting festival in Daegu Metropolitan City in South Korea. Held on Aug. 25-26 at the Kolon Field Concert Hall in Duryu Park, Daegu, the theme at this year’s Daegu International…
· Ryan General
India’s Rising Badminton Star Makes $165,000 a WEEK As World’s 7th Highest Paid Female Athlete
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu, also known as P. V. Sindhu, is a badminton star from India who has been making her country proud with her impressive achievements in the international sports scene. Sindhu first gained international attention after breaking into the top 20 of the BWF…
· Bryan Ke
A Panda’s ‘Abstract Paintings’ are Selling for $500 Each to Help Zoo Raise Money
A hardworking panda in Austria is creating works of art to help fund the zoo’s illustrated books about the cuddly animals. Yang Yang, an 18-year-old panda currently staying at Schönbrunn Zoo, is working really hard to help the zoo raise some money. Each abstract painting costs…
· Bryan Ke
Couple Fails to Conceive for 4 Years, Learns They’ve Been Having Sex the Wrong Way
A young married couple in China desperately tried to conceive for four years but their doctor told them that they’ve been having sex the wrong way. The couple, whose identities were never revealed, visited obstetrician Doctor Liu Hongmei for a consultation earlier this year,…
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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.