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· Ryan General
Man Reveals How He Got His Asian Parents to Approve Of His Ghanian Wife
A newly-married Asian man shared on social media how his father eventually learned to accept his African wife. Clarence Tan, a half Hongkonger and half Singaporean man living in the United States, recently tied the knot with his girlfriend Edna Sophia, a woman from Ghana, West…
· Niam Sun
What Asian-Australian Men Need to Accept When it Comes to Dating
This article was originally published on Medium and reposted with permission. I don’t need to see all the dating statistics to be convinced that Asian men have it worst when it comes to dating. I have more than enough evidence from experience, living in Australia for the past 16…
· Bryan Ke
Oreo Mooncakes Actually Exist and They Are Being Sold in Asia
The existence of Oreo mooncakes, an Americanized take on the traditional Asian pastry, has shocked Facebook users who were curious to try the unique desserts. This American twist on the traditional mooncake is available at the Saigon Center Mall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,…
· Leanna Chan
Randall Park’s Anniversary Post to Wife Jae Suh is the Most ‘Asian Jim’ Thing Ever
“Fresh Off The Boat” star Randall Park and his wife, actress Jae Suh Park, just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Randall Park (@randallpark) on Aug 29, 2019 at 12:20pm PDT
· Bryan Ke
Hasan Minhaj Got the Most Asian Dad Response After Reaching 1 Million Followers
Indian American comedian Hasan Minhaj’s dad had a savage response to his son’s achievement after reaching 1 million followers on Instagram. So lucky to have family in my life. pic.twitter.com/znDKnc9UU2
· Editorial Staff
MMA in the Olympics? This Asian CEO is Determined to Make It Happen
When you think Olympics, it’s usually the more popular sports that produce headlines — sports like basketball, football, and athletics — rarely would you ever think of martial arts. And while various martial arts disciplines already have dedicated spots in the Olympic lineup,…
· Bryan Ke
Why Simu Liu Congratulating Ludi Lin’s Casting in ‘Mortal Kombat’ is So Important for Asians
“Power Rangers” star Ludi Lin is reportedly in talks to star as Liu Kang in the live-action adaptation of “Mortal Kombat,” and it appears Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” actor Simu Liu is completely on board with this idea. Liu congratulated Lin on Twitter after news of the casting hit…
· Ryan General
Los Angeles Rams Rookie Taylor Rapp Aims to Show ‘Asians Can Play’ in the NFL
Taylor Rapp, the newest member of a small group of Asian Americans to be drafted into the NFL, is aiming to become the Asian American role model he never had growing up. Fresh from playing three standout seasons at Washington, Rapp was selected by defending NFC champions Los…
· Editorial Staff
Top 5 Asian MMA Stars With the Most Unique Nicknames
The world of martial arts can be a bit redundant when it comes to nicknames. However, there are a few prominent figures in the combat sports world whose nicknames are distinct, and just plain cool. The following five stars have unique monikers in martial arts: Martin “The…
· Carl Samson
Asians Americans in California are Missing Out on a Once-in-a-Decade Chance to Influence Voting
Asian Americans in California are being urged to apply for a process that will help reflect the population and their communities in future elections more accurately. Every 10 years, after the federal census, California must redraw the boundaries of its Congressional, State…
· Ryan General
Two Men Face ‘Very Lengthy’ Jail Sentence for Targeting Asian-American Businesses
Two men who terrorized Asian American business owners in Atlanta in 2017 have now both been convicted by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Atlanta. Identified as Tabyron Rashad Smith and Dravion Sanchez Ware, the convicts were both involved in a series of violent armed robberies…
· Bryan Ke
Jet Li Flexes His Asian Genes in Shocking New Photo
A new picture of martial arts star Jet Li has emerged online, however, the award-winning actor is looking quite rejuvenated compared to the unrecognizable photo that went viral last year. According to South China Morning Post, the 56-year-old star was recently spotted posing for…
· Ryan General
Must-See Doc Reveals the 46 Best Asian American Music Videos from the Last 46 Years
Members of the Pacific Arts Movement, known previously as the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, has produced a new documentary on the history of Asian American music. The short documentary, titled “A Music Video History of Asian America,” was released in July as part of the 20th…
· Ryan General
Daughter Slams Hollywood Reporter After They Mistake Oscar-Winning Mom for Another Asian
Academy Award-winning director Jessica Yu, who has worked on numerous feature films and popular television shows such as “E.R.,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “13 Reasons Why,” was recently nominated for an Emmy for her work on an episode of FX’s “Fosse/Verdon.” But while Yu’s extensive…
· Carl Samson
Trump Reportedly Used Fake Asian Accent to Mock Asian Leaders at Fundraiser
U.S. President Donald Trump is facing new accusations of racism after allegedly faking an Asian accent to mock South Korea and Japan at a fundraiser in Long Island last week. Trump reportedly spoke at two fundraisers in the Hamptons: one held by real estate guru Stephen Ross,…
· Benny Luo
I Got Prescription Glasses For My Asian Face in Under 30 Minutes
People of Asian descent have historically had a hard time finding glasses that fit them. Why? Because most of us have narrow and/or low nose bridges and other different facial features compared to other ethnic groups. “Asian individuals tend to have more of a flatter face with…
· Ryan General
Even the WWE Can’t Tell Their Asian Wrestlers Apart
Asuka and Kairi Sane, the Japanese tag-team duo with the stereotypical-sounding name “Kabuki Warriors,” recently saw action during the Women’s Tag Team Title four-way on Raw. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWEAsuka (@wwe_asuka) on Jul 31, 2019 at 2:28pm PDT
· Ryan General
‘Blinded by the Light’ is the Touching Asian Immigrant Story About Fitting In You Don’t Want to Miss
“Blinded by the Light”, an upcoming 1980s period drama featuring the music of Bruce Springsteen, is enjoying some positive buzz from early reviewers. Set in the town of Luton in the U.K. in 1987, the movie follows Javed, the 16-year-old son of Pakistani immigrants, who discovers…
· Bryan Ke
French Journalist Urges People Not to Kill Mosquitoes as Deadly Dengue Outbreak Plagues South East Asia
A French journalist and animal rights advocate is urging people not to kill mosquitoes and let them suck blood while many southeast Asian countries deal with a growing number of dengue cases. Aymeric Caron, who describes himself as an anti-specists, recently said that people…
· Jin Hyun
Kevin Li Becomes Youngest Asian American to Fool Two of the Best Magicians in the World
Being able to fool two of the world’s most renowned illusionists is a task few magicians have been able to accomplish — it’s a feat that requires both wit and dexterity. At just 21 years old, Kevin Li has walked away from CW’s hit reality television series “Penn & Teller: Fool…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.