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Uber Passenger in France Claims Driver Refused to Pick Them Up Because of Coronavirus
A resident of France was left in shock after a message from an Uber driver saying they wouldn’t take Asians as customers because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was shared online. The Instagram post, which has since been deleted, reportedly shows notification from an Uber driver,…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Woman Who Beat Coronavirus Once Gets Infected AGAIN
A Japanese woman was reinfected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) weeks after recovering from the virus. The woman in her 40s, whose name was not revealed, was first infected by the virus in late January and was discharged from the hospital on Feb. 1 after she showing…
· Carl Samson
He Was a Factory Welder Before Building the Multi-Billion-Dollar Haidilao Hot Pot Business
In an age where billionaires represent the pinnacle of financial success, one entrepreneur stands out for banking on a product unique to Asian culture — and now enjoyed by customers in about 600 locations worldwide. With a current net worth of $12.2 billion, Zhang Yong, 49, has…
· Ryan General
California’s Beloved Curry House Chain Suddenly Shuts Down
A Japanese American restaurant chain shocked its managers, employees and regular patrons with the sudden closure of all its branches. Curry House mysteriously shut all of its restaurants down on Monday without giving anyone in its workforce any advance notice.
· Carl Samson
Human Traffickers Get 17 Years in Jail for Smuggling 29 Vietnamese in a Yacht to the UK
Four men were sentenced to a total of about 17 years for smuggling Vietnamese nationals — including children — in a yacht to the U.K. last April. The immigrants, who had been crammed “like freight,” were shipped through a harbor in Newlyn, a fishing village in the South West…
· Carl Samson
World’s Oldest Man Who Said to Keep Smiling Dies at 112 in Japan
The world’s oldest man died on Sunday, less than two weeks after Guinness World Records awarded him the recognition. Chitetsu Watanabe, 112, passed away at a nursing home in his native of Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture in northern Japan.
· Ryan General
7-Year-Old Singaporean Girl Becomes World Champion Pokémon Trainer
A 7-year-old girl from Singapore has just fulfilled her destiny to become the very best Pokémon trainer, like no one ever was. Simone Lim claimed her rightful place by winning the top spot at the Pokémon Oceania International Championships on Sunday.
· Bryan Ke
Korean Air Temporarily Shuts Down Office After Flight Attendant Tests Positive for COVID-19
Korean Air has shut down its office near Incheon International Airport, the main airport in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday after one of its flight attendant tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC)…
· Carl Samson
Saudi Rapper Faces Jail for Saying Women Are ‘Powerful and Beautiful’ in Music Video
Officials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have ordered the arrest of a young female rapper who released a music video that empowered women in the holy city of Mecca. The song, titled “Bint Mecca” (“Girl from Mecca”), is offensive to the customs and traditions of the city, the…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend in San Jose Airbnb
A Japanese man is facing life imprisonment over the alleged murder of his girlfriend at an Airbnb property in San Jose, California. Ryoichi Fuseya, 25, was arrested on Feb. 19, a day after his girlfriend, Yuiko Takaoka, 26, was found lifeless at the rental cottage on Mountain…
· Ryan General
Australians Show Support for Chinese Restaurants With #IWillEatWithYou Campaign
Fear-mongering over the coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken a toll on many Asian businesses across the world. In Australia, misinformation has caused a major slump for many Chinese restaurants. Now, Australians are taking a stand against the growing racism and xenophobia towards…
· Ryan General
A Western Diet Can Impair Brain Function While Causing Obesity, Study Finds
As it turned out, the typical western diet consisting of sugary foods and fast food can do even more harm to the body, new research has revealed. Aside from cardiovascular disease, obesity and other health issues, such a diet also impairs brain function and appetite control,…
· Ryan General
Fight Evil by Moonlight With Sailor Moon x ColourPop Makeup Line
Popular beauty brand ColourPop has just released the ultimate cosmetics collection for all the “pretty guardians of love and justice” out there. The “Sailor Moon x ColourPop Cosmetics” collection, which has been highly requested by Sailor Moon fans, officially goes on sale today.
· Ryan General
Bay Area Woman Claims Volaris Airlines Racially Profiled Her Over Coronavirus Fears
An Asian American woman recently took to Facebook to share a harrowing experience she had during a business trip to Guadalajara, Mexico on Valentine’s Day. In her post, Facebook user Tori Vo recounted how some staff members of Volaris Airlines made her feel discriminated against.
· Bryan Ke
2 Indian Buffalo Racers Reportedly Beat Usain Bolt’s 100 Meter Record
A 28-year-old construction worker from India has been called for trials by the country’s sports ministry after he beat Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world record. Srinivasa Gowda managed to cover 145 meters (476 feet) in 13.62 seconds during the annual buffalo race known as Kambala in…
· Ryan General
40 More Women Come Forward Against Columbia University Doctor After Evelyn Yang Breaks Silence
More women have come forward to accuse Dr. Robert Hadden of sexual assault after former presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s wife, Evelyn Yang, revealed the gynecologist’s alleged misconduct. Last month, Evelyn revealed in an interview with CNN that she was a survivor of the…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Bowen Yang to Win the ‘Visibility Award’ From Human Rights Campaign
Comedian Bowen Yang is set to receive an award from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for his contribution to the visibility of the LGBTQ community both on and off the screen. The Brooklyn-based writer and actor, who became a regular cast member on “Saturday Night Live” last year,…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese Student Nearly Ends Up HOMELESS After AirBnB Cancels Booking Over Coronavirus Fears
A Taiwanese student was almost left homeless after landing in the U.K. and finding out that her Airbnb booking had been canceled over fears that she might be carrying the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19). Louise Hsin-Yuan Peng, 31, was looking forward to good…
· Carl Samson
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Allegedly Bars Korean Passengers From Using the Toilet Over Coronavirus Fears
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.), the flag carrier of the Netherlands, allegedly barred Korean passengers from using its toilet over fears that they might spread the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The incident, which involved a written…
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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.