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· Carl Samson
Constance Wu, Over 100 Prominent Asian Americans Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President
More than 150 prominent Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have come together to support Senator Elizabeth Warren in her bid for the presidency. In an open statement on Thursday, the group who calls themselves “AAPIs with Warren” argued that “the senator’s experience,…
· Jin Hyun
10 Surprising Facts About Asian American Civil Rights You Never Learned in School
Asian American history has never been the focus of teaching curriculums in American schools. As a community, we’re often treated as perpetual foreigners despite having a rich history within the United States dating back to centuries ago. Although school lessons briefly gloss…
· Bryan Ke
Rey in ‘Star Wars’ Was Almost Asian
Jessica Henwick, who starred in Netflix’s “Iron Fist,” went through a grueling six months of auditioning and almost played Rey in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy. The 27-year-old “Game of Thrones” alum told reporters that she spent six months auditioning for the role of Rey in…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix’s ‘The Ghost Bride’ is Based on Asia’s 3,000-Year-Old Ghost Wedding Tradition
The upcoming Netflix series “The Ghost Bride” shines a light on the old and creepy tradition of a living person marrying a ghost. The series is an adaptation of the 2013 New York Times’ bestselling novel of the same name by Malaysian author Yangsze Choo.
· Ryan General
Asian Actor Harassed By Bay Area Man for Driving a Ferrari
Asian model and actor Nan Lin recently took to Facebook to share his encounter with a racist driver in downtown San Francisco. In his post, Lin shared how a White man tried to provoke him with trash talk and racist insults at a traffic stop.
· Carl Samson
California Swears in the First Asian American Sheriff
San Francisco swore in Paul Miyamoto as its 37th sheriff this week, making him the first Asian American to hold the law enforcement position in California. Miyamoto, who was elected after running unopposed in November, previously served as chief deputy sheriff of the state’s…
· Carl Samson
‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ Star Brandi Redmond Mocks Asians in ‘Racist’ Video
“Real Housewives of Dallas” star Brandi Redmond has been accused of racism after a video of her mocking Asians surfaced on Twitter last week. The video, originally posted on Redmond’s Instagram Story in 2017, was shared by Steve Kemble, the wedding planner of her fellow cast…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian Woman Brutally Beaten in SF in 2019 Dies 1 Year Later
An elderly woman viciously attacked at a park in San Francisco nearly a year ago passed away on Friday, her family announced. Yik Oi Huang, 89, was out exercising at Visitacion Valley Playground when an unidentified male burglar reportedly broke into her home on the morning of…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina is the First Asian American to Win a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy
Awkwafina has made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for lead actress in a comedy or musical for the movie “The Farewell.” The 31-year-old actress, whose real name is Nora Lum, received the award on Sunday night at the 77th Golden Globes,…
· Ryan General
Woman Caught Calling Asian a ‘F*cking Ch*nk’ for Not Signaling in Parking Lot
A woman’s racist rant in a parking lot in Canada was captured on camera and has spread widely via social media. Twitter user Rob Gill shared a video of the incident on Friday, encouraging viewers to “name and shame” the woman who was caught berating Asian shoppers.
· Jin Hyun
7 Asian Drinking Games You Can Play to Ring in the New Year
It’s not exactly a secret that Asians love to drink. Despite the curse of the Asian glow which haunts many of us, nothing will get in the way of our forbidden love for soju and sake. Games like beer pong and flip cup have been mainstream for years now, but these games are…
· Bryan Ke
America’s Answer to TikTok is a Startup That Rappers Just Invested MILLIONS in With an Asian Founder
Social video platform Triller is now on its way to overtake TikTok in the United States as it lands millions of dollars in investments from many famous recording artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and more. Triller has 26.5 million monthly active users in the U.S. while…
· Jin Hyun
10 Gifts That Will Keep You Warm When Your Asian Parents Refuse to Turn the Heater On
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s safe to say we’re officially in the winter months. But for many, the coldest months are yet to come. Especially for those of us living in Asian households with strict “no heater” rules, there really is no colder place on Earth than our…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Groups Urge NBC to Cut Ties With Jay Leno for Dog-Eating Joke
A pair of Asian American organizations have urged NBC to sever ties with Jay Leno, citing the comedian’s repeated offense toward the Asian community with his fixation on a racist stereotype. In separate statements, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ) and the Media Action…
· Ryan General
‘Asian Glow’ May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Suggests
Individuals who often drink alcohol and then experience facial redness following consumption (aka “Asian glow”) may be more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. A research team at the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that the redness, caused…
· Ryan General
Burglars Ransack Asian Family’s Home in Norwalk Just Before Their Wedding
Local authorities are on the lookout for a pair of burglars who ransacked a home in Norwalk, California on Friday afternoon. The still unidentified robbers, who stole valuables and harmed the house pets with insecticide, were captured on video despite their attempts to disable…
· Ryan General
Awkwafina’s Aunt Had the Most Asian Auntie Thing to Say About Her Golden Globe Nomination
Awkwafina has reached another career milestone by receiving a Golden Globe nomination. The 77th Golden Globe Awards released their list of nominees on Monday, which included Awkwafina’s nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture / Musical or Comedy, for her role in “The…
· Ryan General
South Korean Conductor Becomes First Asian Woman to Lead San Francisco Opera
South Korean conductor Eun Sun Kim is set to become the first Asian woman to lead a renowned North American opera company. San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock named Kim as the opera company’s music director on Thursday, according to the official press release.
· Jenny Xu
Why We Planned a Surprise Wedding for Our Asian Parents, 30 Years Later
This article was originally published on Medium and reposted with permission. What does it take to convince two parents to be in the right place at the right time — for their own surprise wedding? Apparently two crazy children, lots of deception, and a lot of Google Translate.
· Editorial Staff
9 Gifts For Your Favorite Asian Baby Girl (ABG)
It’s the holiday season and you want to find just the perfect gift for the special Asian baby girl in your life! Well look no further, here’s a round-up of nifty gifties that are bound to impress. 1. Baby Yoda Plush You don’t need a tracking fob to find new items inspired by The…
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Company · Japan · TYO:2801
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.