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· Bryan Ke
Jenna Marbles Quits YouTube After Apologizing For Old Videos Offending Asian and Black People
Famed YouTuber and internet personality Jenna Marbles announced her departure from vlogging after some fans pressured her to apologize for her past problematic videos.
· Ryan General
Asian Man Caught on Video Telling Asian Neighbor to ‘Go Back to China’
A video has emerged showing an Asian man telling his Asian neighbors to “go back to China” during an argument.
· Ryan General
Tina Fey Gets Called Out for Fetishizing the Abuse of Asian Women in ‘Mean Girls’
After acknowledging the blackface used in multiple episodes of “30 Rock,” Tina Fey is being called out for her past shows and movies that were offensive toward the Asian community as well. Sitcom caused pain: The 50-year-old comedy writer/actress, who created and starred in “30…
· Kimberly Nguyen
6 Asian LGBTQ+ Pioneers Who Shattered the ‘Lavender Ceiling’ for Pride Month
Pride Month is an annual celebration for the LGBTQ community, with many prominent Asian and Asian Americans who have fought and used their platform to demand rights and equality around the world. Bisexual New York activist Brenda Howard organized the first Pride parade to…
· Bryan Ke
Huntington Beach Restaurant Accused of Discrimination After Charging Asian Party $1,500 for a Table
A Huntington Beach, California restaurant is being accused of racial discrimination for charging a group of Asian Americans $1,500 for a table while other Caucasian guests did not have to pay a minimum table charge. The issue was brought to the public’s attention by Instagram…
· Bryan Ke
Colgate to Finally ‘Review’ Racist Toothpaste Brand Sold in Asia
Darlie, a popular toothpaste brand in China also owned by Colgate and its joint venture partner Hawley & Hazel, is being reviewed for using blackface for its logo. In a statement on June 18, Colgate explained they have been working with its partners in developing the logo for…
· Editorial Staff
Man Calling South Asian Neighbor a ‘F***ing Brown P*ki’ is Not a Hate Crime, Canadian Police Say
A man who snapped at his South Asian neighbor with a racial slur in a heated discussion could face charges but not for a hate crime, Canadian police said. The incident, which was caught in a now-viral video, took place on a local road in Surrey, a city in the Canadian province…
· Ryan General
Racist and Xenophobic Flyers Target Asian Students at the University of Delaware
Several apartment complexes at the University of Delaware were littered with racist and xenophobic flyers allegedly targeting Asian students. An ongoing investigation: Newark Police Department is looking into the offensive flyers stating “Kill Chinese Virus” distributed early on…
· Ryan General
‘COVID Karen’ Refuses to Wear Mask, Tells Asian Man to ‘Go Back to China’ in SFO
One Asian man’s encounter with a female passenger who allegedly refused to observe safety protocols at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is making rounds on social media. New airline policies recently implemented across the country require passengers to wear masks to…
· Ryan General
MasterChef Australia Contestant: Why Greeting Asians With ‘Ni Hao Ma’ is Racist
A contestant in MasterChef Australia has put a local radio station on blast for the “ignorant” way of greeting her in Chinese. What happened: Contestant Sarah Tiong, who was recently eliminated from the cooking competition show, said a presenter from Triple M Sunraysia greeted…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Woman Racially Harassed by Protesters in New Zealand for Erasing ‘It’s Okay to Be White’ Slogan
A young Asian woman was verbally harassed by a group of Outdoors Party supporters during a rally in Auckland, New Zealand using xenophobic remarks. The Outdoors Party, a registered political party in New Zealand, organized a rally on June 6 at Aotea Square to establish views on…
· Bryan Ke
Suspect in Fatal Robbery of Asian Teen in SF Denies Allegations, Pleads Not Guilty
One of the suspects who allegedly shot and killed Kelvin Chew in May in a fatal robbery pleaded not guilty and has denied all allegations. What happened: Chew was fatally shot near his home in Portola, San Francisco, when two men allegedly tried to rob him.
· Maina Chen
Asian Man Assaulted By Man Having a Racist Meltdown in NYC 7-Eleven
A man’s racist tirade against Asians turned violent when a Facebook user called out his behavior in a 7-Eleven in Queens, New York. Sungmin Kwon recorded the racially-charged attacks, both verbal and physical, and posted the videos to Facebook, where he was called the racial…
· Bryan Ke
Over 200 Stage Workout Protest in Torrance Park After ‘Ultra Karen’s’ Anti-Asian Racism
Hundreds of people gathered at a park in Torrance, California where an Asian American woman was verbally assaulted by a racist woman last week to denounce anti-Asian hate. The protesters gathered at Charles H. Wilson Park on June 12 to workout while dressed in all black.
· Ashley Shan
Asian Americans, We Have Not Done Enough
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. Asian Americans are no strangers to hate — since the arrival of the first Asian in America, anti-Asian sentiment has been very prevalent. From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to Japanese…
· Ryan General
Man Harasses Group of Asians in Vancouver With Racist Anti-China Rant
A man in Vancouver, Canada was recently captured on film harassing a group of Asians with an anti-Chinese rant.
· Ryan General
Florida Psychology Professor Says Racism Wouldn’t ‘Exist’ If Blacks ‘Behaved’ More Like Asians
A professor from the University of Central Florida has received backlash for a tweet that many found to be racist. Psychology professor Charles Negy posted a question on Twitter asking if systemic racism would still “exist” if Blacks “had the same behavioral profile” as Asians.
· Ryan General
Aspiring Model Gets 20 Months in Jail For Falsely Accusing Asian Cab Drivers of Rape
An up-and-coming model in England has been put behind bars for falsely claiming she was raped by an Asian cab driver. This isn’t the first time: Prior to her arrest, 27-year-old Victoria Hoynes was found to have falsely accused two taxi drivers, Rajiv Asghar and Abdul Rahim of…
· Carl Samson
71% of Asian Americans Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines Are Immigrants
The majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) working in essential industries amid the COVID-19 crisis are immigrants, according to a report published last month. Right off the bat, 1.4 million AAPIs make up 8.5% of all front line workers in health care, and…
· Bryan Ke
Mark Wahlberg Blasted Over Past Racism When He Assaulted Black and Asian People
The internet reminded actor Mark Wahlberg about his history of hate crimes after he tweeted in solidarity following the murder of George Floyd. The 49-year-old actor posted a tribute to Floyd on his social media account and called the fatal arrest heartbreaking, AsAm News…
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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.