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· Ryan General
Chapman University Grad Becomes Doctor at 19, Youngest Pharmacist in California
To become the youngest pharmacist in the state of California, Kassidy Vo had to give up her favorite video games, going to Disneyland and walking the beach while in grad school. She is set to achieve that feat on Friday when she receives her doctorate in pharmacy at Chapman…
· Carl Samson
BTS ARMY Shut Down Fragile Men on Twitter Over Racist Comments About Suga at Dodgers Game
Once again, BTS fans proved that they are called ARMY for a reason when racist, homophobic comments were made about Suga in an ESPN twitter thread. On Tuesday, ESPN tweeted a shoutout to BTS member Suga, who attended a Dodgers vs. Braves game at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
· Bryan Ke
Shoppers Blown Away by Japanese Man’s Heartwarming Flash Mob Marriage Proposal
Many shoppers at a mall in Brisbane, Australia had the chance of a lifetime to witness not just one, but two amazing events when a flash mob appeared, leading up to a very heartwarming public proposal. A flash mob in Queen Street Mall began in the lead up to a proposal today.…
· Carl Samson
Watch BTS and Halsey Perform ‘Boy With Luv’ for the First Time at the Billboard Music Awards
BTS and Halsey performed their hit collaboration single “Boy With Luv” at the Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday in Las Vegas. The number, which received one of the loudest receptions of the night, marked the boy band’s first live performance with the American singer, who…
· Ryan General
Former NFL Champ Has a Powerful Message For Asian American NFL Draft Prospect
After generating quite a buzz in college football, draft prospect Taylor Rapp is set to become the second Asian American in the NFL this year. Before he makes his pro-football debut, the 21-year-old Washington Huskies safety received an uplifting message from two-time Super Bowl…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Man Sues Supermarket After They Cheat Him Out of $0.008
A court in northwestern China ruled in favor of a customer who sued a supermarket for short-changing him out of 0.04 yuan ($0.006). The plaintiff, surnamed Xiao, claimed that he was not given enough change while checking out at a branch of Yonghui Superstores.
· Ryan General
K-Pop Star’s Career Gets Terminated After He’s Caught Doing Meth
South Korean singer-songwriter Park Yoochun was immediately terminated from his contract with management agency C-JeS after testing positive for illegal drug use. The 33-year-old star, formerly of K-pop group JYJ, was tested for drugs after coming under suspicion due to a…
· Carl Samson
Why Trump’s Former Photographer Says Andrew Yang is an ‘Embarrassment’ to Chinese Americans
A photographer who worked for Donald Trump’s campaign has called Andrew Yang an “embarrassment” to Chinese Americans. Gene Ho, who labeled Yang a socialist, went on to suggest that the Democratic candidate move to China, where his social credit score would be “very excellent.”
· Jin Hyun
Lash Perms for Asian Eyes: How Do They Work and Are They Really Worth It?
Monolids are such versatile features that look great with or without dramatic lashes. But admit it, most of us have dreamed of having long, luscious lashes at least once in our lives. This is where the unhealthy obsession with fake lashes and lash extensions comes from and as a…
· Carl Samson
Korean Twitch Streamer Harassed on Livestream by Racist Men in Germany, Kills Them With Kindness
A Korean Twitch streamer had to keep her cool when several white men began harassing her with racist gestures right in the middle of a livestream in Berlin. Giannie Lee, who shares content on Korean culture, has more than 14,500 followers on the platform.
· Bryan Ke
‘Baby Shark’ Got Remixed With ‘Sandstorm’ at Coachella and Wow What a Time to Be Alive
This is not a drill folks! American DJ Jauz, whose real name is Sam Vogel, actually lived up to his promise – and then some – when he played his latest remix track at Coachella last weekend. As many EDM (Electro Dance Music) fans might remember, Jauz proposed a challenge last…
· Carl Samson
Woman Gets New Mercedes, 10-Year VIP Treatment and Trip to Germany After Viral Protest
The woman who conducted a “shameful” protest after exhausting negotiations with a Mercedes-Benz dealership in northwestern China over a defective purchase is now “satisfied” at the turnaround of events. The customer, identified as Wang, finally reached a settlement with Xi’an…
· Ryan General
Why Some Chinese Netizens Say Notre Dame Burning Down is Karma
As the world offered their sympathies to the tragic burning of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris on Monday, a sensitive topic of historical significance permeated among discussions on social media in China. When news of the Paris tragedy broke online, many Chinese netizens…
· Ranier Maningding
Why MMA Champ Aung La ‘The Burmese Python’ Nsang Says He’s Just A ‘Regular Guy’
If you visit the Kachin National Manau Park in Myitkyina, Myanmar you’ll find a statue of a man holding two championship belts. The people of Myanmar visit the statue for inspiration and hope, but on special occasions, they get to see him in person. That’s because the man…
· Bryan Ke
Foreigner Joins Street Performers in Japan for One Epic Impromptu Show
An impromptu performance is always a delight to watch especially when it happens spontaneously on the street much like what was recently captured on film, when a man casually sings improvised lyrics while street performers in Japan do what they do best. The male foreigner, whose…
· Bryan Ke
Kelly Marie Tran Gets Heartwarming Standing Ovation During ‘Star Wars Celebration’ in Chicago
Kelly Marie Tran, the Vietnamese-American Actress who currently plays Rose Tico in the upcoming “Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker,” was recently met with a very heartwarming standing ovation during an event. The wondrous moment happened during the “Star Wars Celebration” in…
· Bryan Ke
The Most Badass Asian Woman of All Time is Also a Former Bond Girl
Who would have thought that Yuen Qiu, famously known as that ultra badass landlady in the Stephen Chow epic comedy “Kung Fu Hustle,” was actually a former bond girl? Yes, that badass landlady who can blow windows out with just her shout.
· Carl Samson
Chinese Manufacturer releases $6,000 ‘Sperm Extractor’ for hospitals
A clinically-approved “automatic sperm extractor” in China that promises a sensation of the “vaginal environment” has been making rounds on social media. Sanwe, a medical equipment manufacturer in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province developed the “SW-3701 Trolley Type Sperm Collector” to…
· Ryan General
Livestreaming Chinese Farmer Looks White, But His Family Has Been Chinese for 100 Years
While China has seen its significant share of farmer-turned-live-streamers, the rise in popularity of Dong Desheng (董德升) is particularly noteworthy because it challenges the ideas of racial identity in the country. Desheng, a farmer from Heilongjiang province in Dongbei, China,…
· Ryan General
Supermarkets in Asia are Now Using Banana Leaves Instead of Plastic Packaging
Supermarkets in Vietnam have adopted an initiative from Thailand that makes use of banana leaves instead of plastic as a packaging alternative. Rimping supermarket in Chiangmai, Thailand earned praise on Facebook for coming up with the eco-friendly packaging after a local firm…
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Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
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GoTo Group
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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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Kakao
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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
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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.