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· Carl Samson
Killer of NYC Chinatown’s Beloved ‘Uncle Kwok’ Was Bailed Out Twice by Nonprofits
A man accused of killing four other homeless men in New York City’s Chinatown earlier this month was released from jail by nonprofits twice, court documents reportedly show. Randy Rodriguez Santos, 24, was released on bail in August from a groping case in March, which allowed…
· Khier Casino
Andrew Yang’s Son Said The Most Touching Thing During the Debate
Andrew Yang dominated Tuesday night’s Democratic debate while defending his “Freedom Dividend” and discussing job loss and automation, but nothing beats his number one fan — his younger son. Yang may be running for president in 2020, but he never fails to mention his wife of…
· Khier Casino
He Escaped Saigon After His Family Was Killed, Now He’s the Navy’s First Vietnamese American Admiral
Huan Nguyen has become the first Vietnamese American to achieve the rank of rear admiral in a ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 10. Nguyen, 60, originally from Hue, Vietnam, is the son of an armor officer in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, according…
· Bryan Ke
Kacey Musgraves Accused of ‘Sexualizing’ The Áo Dài
Social media users are accusing American country singer Kacey Musgraves of cultural appropriation after wearing áo dài, a traditional Vietnamese outfit, without any trousers. 🎥 | @KaceyMusgraves cantando “Wonder Woman” no show de Dallas. pic.twitter.com/JMSEAyLYDK
· Carl Samson
Girl Dies From Brain Vessel Rupture After Mom Hits Her Over Homework Mistakes
An elementary school student in northern China died after blood vessels to and from her brain ruptured as a result of the whacking that she received from her mother for making errors on her homework. The 8-year-old girl, who lived in Tongchuan, Shaanxi province, reportedly…
· Bryan Ke
Woman Quits Boba for 4 Months, Saves Enough Money for Flight to Taiwan
A Malaysian woman was able to save enough money for a round-trip ticket to Taiwan using four months-worth of boba tea money. The Malaysian Facebook user shared last month that her friend pointed out the total cost of bubble tea she had consumed from January to April was…
· Bryan Ke
Celebrity Panda’s Death in Thailand Caused by Heart Failure
The sudden death of a celebrity panda loaned to a zoo in Thailand has finally been explained as experts linked his death to heart failure. On Tuesday, a Chinese-assisted autopsy revealed Chuang Chuang, a 19-year-old panda loaned since 2003 along with his mate Lin Hui, had died…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Bans All Masks and Violators Face 1 Year in Jail
Local authorities in Hong Kong on Monday charged a 38-year-old woman and an 18-year-old male student with violating a recent ban on wearing masks at rallies. The first to be prosecuted under the ban, the two protesters were arrested early Saturday shortly after the ban took…
· Bryan Ke
Japan is Giving Out Free ‘Sailor Moon’ Condoms for STI Awareness
The Japanese government and its partners have started giving away free Sailor Moon-themed condoms. Japan’s Ministry of Health — in partnership with Labour and Welfare, HIV-awareness organization Act Against AIDS and Okamoto Loverslab, a division of Japanese condom maker Okamoto…
· Ryan General
Hot Air Balloon Explodes 10,000 Feet in the Air Killing Mother and Daughter
A hot air balloon ride went horribly wrong in China, taking the life of a mother and daughter. The balloon, which has been described in reports as a makeshift structure made of just poles and rope, exploded while soaring 10,000 feet in the air.
· Carl Samson
Harvard Does Not Discriminate Against Asian Americans, Judge Rules
Harvard University does not discriminate against Asian Americans in its admissions process, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. In her 130-page decision, U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs rejected the argument of the plaintiff, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), a…
· Jin Hyun
What It’s Like to Learn From the Legend Who Trained Constance Wu For ‘Hustlers’
Exotic pole dancing is among the most underestimated styles when it comes to pole. For the uninitiated, the words “exotic” and “pole” used together in one sentence may conjure up images of simple body rolls. However, those familiar with the various styles and techniques already…
· Ryan General
Hair Loss ‘Epidemic’ in China Fuels Surge in Millennial Hair Transplants
Hair loss treatment clinics have been flourishing in China in the last couple of years as more adult Chinese men face hair loss earlier than ever before. Last year a survey conducted by the China Association of Health Promotion and Education revealed that one in every four males…
· Jin Hyun
Meet World-Famous Pole Dancer Claudia Renée Who Trained Constance Wu for ‘Hustlers’
In the exotic pole dancing scene, Claudia Renée’s name is internationally recognized. The head instructor and manager at the world-famous BeSpun pole dance studio frequently travels the world teaching exotic pole dancing techniques and is no stranger to working with celebrity…
· Ryan General
Japan Airlines Now Helps Passengers Avoid Babies By Showing Where They Sit
Japan Airlines has found a solution for travelers who aren’t too fond of crying babies aboard a plane. On its website, Japan Airlines recently announced that they have devised a way to let passengers know where pre-booked parents with infants are seated when choosing a seat.
· Carl Samson
Singapore Man Convicted of Sexual Assault Gets No Jail Because of His Good Grades
An undergraduate student at the National University of Singapore (NUS) — currently Asia’s top university — has reportedly avoided prison for molesting a woman thanks to his stellar academic record. Terence Siow Kai Yuan, 23, was accused of touching a woman twice on her thigh and…
· Alvin Chan
Chinese Company Uses AI ‘Siri’ Assistant to Help the Elderly
Lanchuang Network Technology Corp has embarked on a mission: to improve elderly care in China. Charging clients only 1 yuan (14 cents), the company provides a set-up box that includes a webcam paired with Siri-like voice assistant that allows customers to request services such…
· Ryan General
Student Dies in Massive Protest Against Law Making Sex Before Marriage Illegal in Indonesia
On Thursday, the massive protest against a controversial proposed bill in Indonesia that has become increasingly violent in the last few days has claimed its first life. A 21-year-old student died as thousands of Indonesians hit the streets nationwide to oppose a bill that…
· Bryan Ke
Elderly Nail Salon Owners Beaten After Customers Pay With Fake $20 Bill
Two elderly owners of a nail salon in Las Vegas, Nevada, were assaulted by clients who were accused of trying to pay with counterfeit cash. The incident took place at gLee Nail Lounge in Boulder Highway and Harmon Avenue on Sept. 17, according to 13 Action News.
· Carl Samson
Alibaba Billionaire Now Owns the Brooklyn Nets After Paying $2.35 Billion
A co-founder of Alibaba became the sole owner of the Brooklyn Nets this week. Joseph “Joe” Tsai, who currently serves as the company’s executive chairman, reportedly bought the NBA team for $2.35 billion, a record sale for a sports franchise.
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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.