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· Jin Hyun
Coronavirus Sparks Racism and Xenophobia Against Asians, But It Also Happened 120 Years Ago
Ebola, SARS, MERS, and now the coronavirus (COVID-19) — for each of these viruses, the Western media identified an entire racial group as scapegoats for the outbreak. History has a cruel way of repeating itself throughout the decades, but as time passes we tend to forget its…
· Editorial Staff
Meet EASTERN PEOPLE, a New Clothing Collective for Asian Cultures
There used to be a time where many Asians in America felt they had to hide parts of their culture just to “fit in.” Our ethnic foods “smelled bad,” the way we looked was always “foreign,” and many of us were pushed to assimilate into something that wasn’t true to ourselves. It’s…
· Bryan Ke
Andrew Yang Opens Up About Coronavirus Racism Against Asian Americans
Andrew Yang has addressed the racism towards Asians and Asian Americans amid the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak during his campaign event. The 45-year-old 2020 presidential candidate spoke at an event in Nashua, New Hampshire about the novel coronavirus fears and the…
· Carl Samson
‘All You Asians Look the Same’: Toronto Woman Allegedly Lashes Out at Asians in Racist Tirade
A woman in Toronto, Canada allegedly lashed out in a racist tirade against a group of Asians that quickly escalated into a physical brawl and a road chase. The incident, which was partially caught on video, reportedly took place at a McDonald’s outlet on Yonge St. and Dundas St.…
· Carl Samson
There is Now a Wikipedia Page for Racist and Xenophobic Attacks on Asians Around the World Over Coronavirus
The growing number of hate incidents toward Asians around the world in connection with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has now spawned a dedicated Wikipedia page. The article, titled “Xenophobia and racism related to the 2019–20 Wuhan coronavirus outbreak,” has so far…
· Editorial Staff
What It’s Like Being Asian During Coronavirus Chaos
The novel coronavirus is causing a lot anxiety around the world as the number of deaths and people infected continues to rise exponentially, but the virus is shrouded in mystery that’s triggering a lot of misinformation and fear. Not only is the coronavirus a health threat, it’s…
· Ryan General
Lyft and Uber Drivers Accused of Refusing Asian Riders Because of Coronavirus Fear
The coronavirus outbreak has apparently made people more brazen in their discrimination against people of Asian descent as Lyft and Uber passengers are reportedly being treated unfairly by racist drivers. In recent weeks, a growing number of drivers from the ride-sharing…
· Ryan General
German News Site’s Coronavirus ‘Satire’ Encourages Hatred Toward Asians
As the number of new novel coronavirus cases rises and the death toll climbs, the range of attacks toward Asians around the world continues to grow as well. In addition to the racist encounters Asians find themselves in since news of the outbreak spread, media platforms have…
· Carl Samson
His Asian Mom Wanted Him to Be a Doctor or Lawyer, He Built a Tiny Phone Instead
As software forges new frontiers in artificial intelligence, curbing the insatiable habit of mobile use has become a more challenging cause to save ourselves from hours of aimless, unhealthy scrolling. Such a state of digital addiction, all in the age of data deluge, has…
· Bryan Ke
Katy Perry is Named the British Asian Trust Ambassador
Prince Charles recently named singer Katy Perry as a British Asian Trust ambassador. The 35-year-old artist was given the title during the trust’s annual royal dinner in London, England on Tuesday evening.
· Bryan Ke
Asian Vendor Allegedly Asked to Leave Market in U.K. Over Fear of Coronavirus
An Asian market trader in Wales received hate and racial discrimination after being asked by her fellow stallholders to leave over fears of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Su Chu Lu, 54, had been running her stall for 15 years when she was asked to leave by other stallholders…
· Carl Samson
NY Real Estate Agent Fired After Reportedly Saying Asian Woman Has Coronavirus on Instagram
A New York real estate employee has been sacked from his job after allegedly yelling at an Asian woman claiming she has coronavirus. Matthew DeGuida, who goes by @mattdeguida, posted a video of the woman going through a hill of garbage on the side of an unidentified street on…
· Bryan Ke
Viral ‘Coughing While Asian’ Video Shows How Irrational Coronavirus Fear Affects Asians Everywhere
Actor Michael Tow and Emmy award-winning editor Teja Arboleda recently posted “Coughing While Asian,” a funny video that shows how the fear of novel coronavirus (or 2019-nCoV) affects Asian Americans. Tow and his co-producer Arboleda immediately came up with the idea to shoot…
· Bryan Ke
Artist Christine Sun Kim Becomes the First Deaf Asian American to Sign the National Anthem at the Super Bowl
American Sign Language (ASL) sound artist Christine Sun Kim became the first deaf Asian American to sign the national anthem at the Super Bowl alongside singer Demi Lovato. The 39-year-old Berlin-based American artist was picked by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the…
· Carl Samson
Radio Host Jeff Lewis Targets Asian Americans in ‘Racist’ Coronavirus Joke
SiriusXM radio host Jeff Lewis apologized for several racially insensitive comments he and his guests had directed toward Asian people last week. The problematic remarks came during Tuesday and Wednesday’s episodes of “Jeff Lewis Live,” in which the former “Flipping Out” star…
· Ryan General
Asians Everywhere Are Being Targeted With Racism Over Coronavirus Scare
Discrimination against Asians in Western countries is spreading faster than the novel coronavirus itself and it requires everyone’s attention, too. As extreme panic sweeps across the globe, Asians everywhere are experiencing different forms of unfair treatment just because they…
· Waylae Gregoire
UC Berkeley IG Post Says Xenophobia Towards Asians is ‘Normal’ Over Coronavirus Fears
A post on an official UC Berkeley Instagram account sparked concern and outrage on Thursday after listing xenophobia against Asian students as being a “normal reaction” to fears over the coronavirus threat. Adrienne Shih, a former UC Berkeley alumni and an audience engagement…
· Jin Hyun
How ‘Parasite’ Smashed Hollywood’s Misconceptions About Asians and Foreign Films
Koreans are plastered with plastic surgery, they’re manufactured and they lack originality. Asians aren’t expressive enough to be good actors. Asian culture is too bizarre and exotic to connect with an international audience. These are just some of the misconceptions Hollywood…
· Editorial Staff
What Asian Snack You Are, According to Astrology
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· Ryan General
Asian Celebs, Politicians Pay Respect to Kobe Bryant on Social Media
Kobe Bryant‘s death on Sunday sent shock waves across the world. The legendary NBA star passed away along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others after their helicopter crashed near Los Angeles.
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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.