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· Carl Samson
American and German Robots Lose Jobs to Asian Robots at Adidas
Adidas will abandon its robot-staffed factories in the U.S. and Germany, moving some of the technology to Asia starting later this year. The American and German “Speedfactories,” based in Atlanta and Ansbach, respectively, will end production by April 2020 “at the latest,” the…
· Jin Hyun
3 Suspected Burglars Targeting Asian American Households in Texas Arrested
Three men were arrested in Plano, Texas in connection with a series of home burglaries targeting Asian Americans. The burglars are said to have had the same M.O. for each home they target, and this pattern has been consistent from several years ago.
· Jin Hyun
Anti-Black and Asian Graffiti Found in Syracuse University Dorms Spark Protests on Campus
Syracuse University has issued a public statement after two floors in a dorm building was reportedly vandalized with racial slurs on November 6. A slur against Asian people was sprawled on a bulletin board on the fourth floor of Day Hall, while the N-word was written on the…
· Bryan Ke
Asia’s Most Beautiful Woman is Lisa From BLACKPINK, Actor Xiao Zhan is the Most Handsome
The list of the most beautiful and handsome faces in Asia for 2019 has been revealed with BLACKPINK’s Lisa and 28-year-old Chinese actor Xiao Zhan taking the top spots, respectively. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LISA (@lalalalisa_m) on Nov 4, 2019 at 5:54pm PST
· Carl Samson
Meet the First Asian American Female Officer in the U.S. Navy
A Korean American woman broke glass ceilings of her time when she became the first Asian American female officer to serve in the U.S. Navy at the height of World War II. Susan Ahn Cuddy, who reached the rank of lieutenant, became an unlikely leader to countless White men,…
· Carl Samson
Firehouse Subs in South Carolina Calls Asian Customer ‘CHING CHONG’ on Receipt
A man in Columbia, South Carolina took to Facebook to vent out his outrage over a receipt he had received at a local Firehouse Subs that referred to him with a racial slur. Zhao Zhe ordered from the restaurant at 6041-A Garners Ferry Road for lunch on Nov. 7, only to have the…
· Editorial Staff
Remarkable Asian Women Leading the World of Martial Arts
The presence of women in various aspects of martial arts is increasing every year, especially in Asia. The increased participation is due primarily to the pioneers and new human inspirations that seemingly arise regularly. There are so many women making a huge impact and…
· Jin Hyun
Texas Has So Many Asian American Voters That Republicans Are Losing Power
Once upon a time, the GOP had a strong hold on the state of Texas. For 30 years, this is where the Republicans were able to rely on a stable supply of Conservative voters. More recently, however, the Texas demographic has been changing, and with it, the state’s political…
· Jin Hyun
Australian CEO and Actress Fiancée Racially Mock Asian People While in Singapore
Lance Giles, CEO and founder of meal delivery business Youfoodz, and his fiancée Jordana Stott were caught on video mocking Asian people while in Singapore for the Global Restaurant Leadership summit. The two videos were uploaded to Giles’ Instagram account, in which Stott can…
· Ryan General
Man Erupts in Racist Rant Against Asians After Being Asked to Move His Car
A man in north Richmond, British Columbia, Canada was caught on camera causing a scene and going off on a racist rant against members of the local Asian community. The still-unidentified man was reportedly called out by some residents of a complex after he was seen washing his…
· Ryan General
Woman Who Led Robberies on Asian Homes Across the U.S. Gets 37 Years in Prison
A woman from Texas was sentenced to 37 years in prison for leading several robberies that targeted Asian households. Chaka LeChar Castro, a 44-year-old mother of five, reportedly led groups that traveled across the U.S., conducting armed home invasions of families of Asian…
· Ryan General
Woman Erupts into Racist Rant on Asian Staff For ‘Speaking Chinese’ in Canada
A woman’s racist tirade on a female staff member at a convenience store in Canada has sparked outrage on social media. Allen Tseng, the man who filmed the incident, says the irate customer was rude and racist during the entire ordeal which happened on Monday at the Shoppers Drug…
· Bryan Ke
Babymetal Becomes the First Asian Group to Reach #1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums
The Japanese metal group Babymetal took the top spot on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums list, making them the first group from Asia to accomplish this feat. According to Billboard, this is the first time in the 13-year history of the company that an act from Asia has landed in the…
· Carl Samson
Son Heung-Min Becomes the First Asian to Be Nominated for a Ballon d’Or in 12 Years
South Korean soccer star Son Heung-min has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or for 2019, the first for an Asian player in 12 years. Presented by France Football magazine, the award recognizes the world’s best soccer players every year, with prominent names such as…
· Carl Samson
Malaysian Man Opens Satay Food Truck in Italy for Asians, Gets 90% Local Customers Instead
A Malaysian man who sought to bring a taste of home to fellow Asians in Northern Italy is attracting locals as his main customers instead. In 2017, Justin Yip set up a food truck in the city of Turin called Sate & Sake, which delights customers to his humble yet irresistible…
· Jin Hyun
13 of the Best Asian Foods You Can Find at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is undeniably America’s favorite grocery store chain and a snack lover’s paradise. From their brilliant use of puns on the chalkboard signs to the amazing selection of gluten-free, vegan foods, it’s a go-to stop for people of all ages and backgrounds.
· Bryan Ke
Randall Park’s New Asian-Focused Production Company Already Has a Deal With 20th Century Fox
Randall Park has made a production company alongside his longtime friends and creative partners Michael Golamco and Hieu Ho called Imminent Collision. According to the 45-year-old actor, the star of “Always Be My Maybe” and “Fresh Off Boat”, the company’s mission is to develop…
· 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…
· Editorial Staff
This Asian-American Brother And Sister Are Making Sports History
Never in the history of mixed martial arts has there ever been concurrent brother-and-sister world champions from a major organization. That all changed earlier this year when Mililani, Hawaii’s Christian Lee joined older sister, ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee,…
· Carl Samson
Restaurant Worker Sparks Outrage After Allegedly Calling Asians ‘Cockroaches’
A restaurant employee in New York has come under fire after allegedly calling Asian people “cockroaches” in a local Facebook group earlier this month. Mariesa Stewart, who works at Brian Dempsey’s American Ale House in Bayside, Queens allegedly discouraged others from buying…
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Kikkoman
Kikkoman is how Japanese flavor went global — the soy sauce that became a default condiment on Western tables and made 'umami' a kitchen word.
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 · Singapore · NYSE:SE
Sea Ltd
Sea is Southeast Asia's culture-and-commerce giant — Garena's Free Fire defined mobile gaming for the region while Shopee reshaped how it shops.
Company · Japan · TYO:4911
Shiseido
Shiseido is the standard-bearer of J-beauty — a 150-year-old house whose skincare rituals and prestige brands shape beauty across Asia and beyond.
Company · China · HKEX:0700
Tencent
Tencent ties gaming, messaging, streaming, and social habits to one of Asia's biggest internet companies.
Company · China · NASDAQ:TCOM
Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group is Asia's largest online travel agency — the booking layer behind the region's outbound tourism boom, from Ctrip in China to Skyscanner worldwide.
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.
Jollibee Foods Corporation · Food · PSE:JFC
Jollibee is turning nostalgia into stores.
This shows up when a meal that feels like home is no longer just your hometown stop but the same Jollibee run you can repeat in more places across Southeast Asia.
Explainer · Jollibee Foods Corporation
If Jollibee feels like home, that feeling is spreading across Southeast Asia.
This shows up when a meal that feels like home is no longer just your hometown stop but the same Jollibee run you can repeat in more places across Southeast Asia.