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Fox News Host Spreads Outright Racist Lies About China and Coronavirus, Risking Violence Against Asians
Fox News commentator Jesse Watters wants an apology from “the Chinese people” for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and says that the virus began due to “very hungry” people “eating raw bats and snakes.” “I’d like to just ask the Chinese for a formal apology,” 41-year-old Watters, who…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Lawmakers Tell Congress to Fight Racism and Hate Over Coronavirus
Asian American lawmakers have urged fellow members of Congress to help combat the escalating amounts of racism linked to the spread of COVID-19. In a letter issued on Wednesday, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), chaired by Rep. Judy Chu, asked the…
· Ryan General
Woman Takes Her Asian Mom to the Club and It Was Too Wholesome
A Chinese mom recently showed off some epic dance moves at a club during a family vacation. Jia Li Mason, a 59-year-old salon owner from West Lafayette, Indiana, joined her daughters Alicia and Angela for a night of dancing at a club on their vacation cruise ship.
· Ryan General
NY Post, NY Times Use Photos of Asians in Flushing to Cover Manhattan’s First Coronavirus Case
The New York Post and other media outlets have sparked criticisms online for a photo used in an article about the first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) case in New York City. Social media users have been blasting the publication for using a picture showing Asian people in…
· Ryan General
Asian Woman Allegedly Attacked in the Netherlands Because of Racist Coronavirus Song on Radio
In yet another racist attack targeting Asians, a 24-year old student in the Netherlands was recently attacked by a group of young men as she was on her way to her apartment. Cindy, a Dutch-Chinese woman residing in Tilburg, reportedly encountered the attackers who were singing a…
· Carl Samson
Burglars Target Asian Homes in Maryland, Steal Over $243,000 in Coins and Jewelry
A group of four men accused of targeting Asian homeowners in a series of burglaries in the D.M.V. (District, Maryland, Virginia) area is now in police custody. The suspects, most of whom came from New York City, allegedly used research and a variety of tools — including walkie…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Model Shows How White People Fetishize Asians in Viral TikTok Video
A young Asian American model has found fame on TikTok after posting a tongue-in-cheek video that highlights one struggle he faces when dating White people. Abe Kim, a college junior, addressed the romantic and/or sexual fetishization of Asians, a controversial concept that has…
· Bryan Ke
China Mac Creates GoFundMe for Elderly Asian Man Attacked in SF
Brooklyn-born Chinese American rapper, China Mac, has created a GoFundMe for the elderly man who was attacked while picking up cans in San Francisco. In his Instagram post, the rapper, whose real name is Raymond Yu, urged his followers to tag anyone who can help identify the man…
· Khier Casino
New Video Emerges of Elderly Asian Man Who Was Attacked in San Francisco
A new video showing the aftermath of an incident in which an elderly Asian man collecting cans in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood and then being assaulted and humiliated has emerged online. The Instagram video, which was originally shared by @BayAreaFoodz and reposted by…
· Ryan General
Asian Teens Are Using TikTok to Address Coronavirus Racism
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has not only brought fear and panic to many across the world but has also revealed racist tendencies. As the coronavirus made headlines earlier this year, xenophobic sentiments began emerging in various forms as well. In the United States and…
· Editorial Staff
Why Ben Baller Wants Asians to Stop Being So ‘Soft’
If you only judge a book by its cover, then Ben Baller with his multiple tattoos, big diamond earrings and dark sunglasses is the epitome of a rebel with a mean attitude. But dig deeper, and you find a phenomenally driven, creative and outspoken Korean American who has succeeded…
· Ryan General
Language Tutor Company Sparks Outrage After Ad is Accused of Demeaning Asian Women
An ad for a private tutor matching service has sparked accusations of racism for its alleged demeaning portrayal of an Asian woman. Tutoroo, a French-owned startup that connects people with private language tutors, released an ad called “Getting the Phone Number of a Chinese…
· Carl Samson
Asia’s Tourist Attractions Are Now Ghost Towns Over Coronavirus Fear, Travel Restrictions
Tourist destinations in Asia are seeing a dramatic drop in visitor numbers as travel restrictions related to the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak remain in effect. The disease, which has so far affected more than 77,000 worldwide, forced popular attractions in China to limit…
· Benny Luo
Meet Jonny Kim – The Man Every Asian Tiger Mom Compares You To
“Why are you not like Auntie Yi’s kid?! He works so hard.” “Did you know that Steve’s kid just got into Harvard? He’s so smart.”
· Bryan Ke
First Asian American Sheriff Says SF Won’t Help ICE Deport Immigrants
California’s first Asian American sheriff, Paul Miyamoto, said that the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) will not help federal agents deport undocumented immigrants from the city. “Our department is not involved in immigration enforcement,” Miyamoto told KTVU2. “We feel…
· Carl Samson
Snack Company Rebrands as ‘Asian American’, Sales Increase By 54%
A snack company in Berkeley, California saw a 54% surge in total revenues in the year leading up to its rebranding as “Asian American,” which comes with fresh marketing initiatives to highlight its reformed identity. Dang Foods, founded by brothers Vincent and Andrew…
· Carl Samson
Instagram Parents Spark Outrage After ‘Team Coronavirus’ Joke on Asian Travelers
A traveling couple with more than 80,000 followers on Instagram has been accused of racism and xenophobia after “joking” that Asians in their recent flight had coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “We’re flying with team coronavirus,” the couple’s account, @wherethekidsroam,…
· Editorial Staff
He Grew Up Wishing He Was White, Now He’s Redefining Asian Masculinity
Growing up a Korean adoptee in Philadelphia had more than its fair share of challenges for Kevin Kreider. Although he was fully embraced by his caucasian parents and brother, Kevin knew he was different and his peers didn’t let him forget that. He was constantly bullied and…
· Ryan General
Democratic Presidential Candidates Answer Questions on the Asian American Community in Virtual Town Hall Meet
The remaining 2020 Democratic presidential candidates recently addressed issues concerning the Asian American and Pacific Islander community on Twitter in the first AAPI Virtual Town Hall Meeting. Hosted by APIAVote, the online event tackled questions from NBC journalists and…
· Carl Samson
Asian Men Turned Away From Super 8 and Days Inn in Indiana Over Coronavirus Fears
Two Asian men ended up sleeping in a car after hotels in Plymouth, Indiana turned them away as a “precautionary measure” against the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Kaopra Lor took to Facebook to share videos of his encounters at a Super 8 and a Days Inn, where staff can be…
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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.