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· Carl Samson
‘You F***ing Chinaman’: Racist Caught on Video Spitting At, Kicking Asian Man’s Car
A man in Alberta, Canada is facing charges after spitting at and kicking an Asian man’s car in a racist attack caught on video. The incident occurred Monday while Otis Chan, a Canadian-born Chinese, was sitting in his vehicle in an empty parking lot in the Inglewood neighborhood…
· Maina Chen
Asian Man, 59, Beaten and Robbed by 5 Suspects in NYC
A 59-year-old Asian man was reportedly beaten and robbed in Flushing, Queens last Wednesday. The NYPD is currently investigating the incident and told NBC News that the victim was walking in “Murray Hill around 6 p.m.” when “five male suspects” attacked him.
· Editorial Staff
L.A. Comedian Accused of Racism Over Offensive ‘Blasian Restaurant’ Skit
A Black comedian has come under fire over a sketch about a “Blasian” restaurant that shows her donning a traditional Chinese costume and speaking in a mock Asian accent. Kinigra Deon first posted “Welcome to Ki-Mon Chi Blasian House” in February, but the skit recently resurfaced…
· Editorial Staff
William Hung Responds to Jimmy O. Yang, Joe Rogan for Saying He ‘Set Back Asians’ and He’s ‘Mentally Challenged’
William Hung has responded to negative comments from Jimmy O. Yang and Joe Rogan, saying that he is open to having a constructive conversation about the matter. In June, Yang sat for an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” in which he shared about receiving an offer to star…
· Bryan Ke
43rd Asian American International Film Festival Puts Over 100 Filmmakers in the Spotlight
The 43rd Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) has officially announced its full lineup for its October event, which is being presented online for the first time by Asian CineVision. The event: The film festival will take place online from Oct. 1-11.
· Carl Samson
NY Congresswoman Gets Racist Voicemails for Passing Bill Against Anti-Asian Racism
A New York congresswoman who introduced a bill condemning anti-Asian sentiment amid the COVID-19 pandemic received racist voicemails shortly after the legislation’s passing. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced H.R. 908 in March, calling on all public officials to “condemn and…
· South Coast Plaza
NextShark, South Coast Plaza Present Virtual ‘Moon Festival’ Feat. Katherine Ho of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
NextShark and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA are proud to present the Virtual Autumn Harvest Festival that is now available to stream below: The event, which streamed on Facebook on Monday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m., features seven cultural performances from international…
· Carl Samson
Anti-Asian Incidents Higher in Canada Than US Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Report Says
Canada has received more reports of anti-Asian incidents related to COVID-19 than the U.S., according to its first national report published this month. Since the onset of the pandemic, more than 600 anti-Asian incidents have been brought to elimin8hate.org and covidracism.ca,…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark, Admerasia, Act to Change Unveil Initiative to Fight Bullying Among Young AAPIs
Admerasia, Act to Change (ATC), and NextShark are launching a new initiative to fight bullying in our communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Asian American communities with an overwhelming surge of harassment, discrimination and violence all throughout 2020. Asian…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Laundromat Employee Fatally Stabbed by Teen in Maryland
A 17-year-old teen from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was charged as an adult for killing 59-year-old laundromat employee Fu Tian Yan last Thursday. Officers were notified of the fatal incident and responded around 7:15 p.m. along the 6700 block of Walker Mill Road in Capitol…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Celebrities Call Out Republicans for Voting Against Bill Condemning Anti-Asian Hate
Several Asian American celebrities and personalities have called out the 164 Republicans who voted against legislation that condemned anti-Asian hate crimes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Voicing out: Celebrities and online personalities, including Hollywood actor Daniel Dae Kim,…
· Khier Casino
Elderly Asian Man Stabbed on BART Train Remains in ‘Critical But Stable’ Condition
A 69-year-old Asian man was sent to the hospital after being stabbed while riding a BART train at the Warm Springs station in Fremont, California. The suspect, identified by BART Police as 44-year-old Terrell Coffer of Oakland, California, has been taken into custody on a charge…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Man Has ‘China Virus’ Burned Into His Front Lawn in Minnesota
A man of Chinese descent has been targeted in a potential hate speech attack after racists sprawled “China Virus” in his front lawn using what he believes to be some type of fertilizer. David Chao described to ABC 6 News what happened at his home in Austin, Minnesota as…
· Ryan General
3 Asian Celebrities Die at Age 36 in 3 Days
Social media is abuzz over the eerie timing of the deaths of Ashina Sei, Oh In-hye and Alien Huang, who all died at age 36, within three consecutive days. Three Asian celebrities were all found dead, two of them from apparent suicide attempts, within a day of each other from…
· Carl Samson
Asian Hate Crime Task Force Now Permanent in NYC
New York City’s Asian Hate Crime Task Force is now permanent, officials announced this week. The group, which was formed last month, will continue to document and address incidents of hate toward Asian Americans, which persist as COVID-19 remains in the country.
· Editorial Staff
Pastor Suggests Genital Mutilation on Asian Women Who Are ‘Bitter’ Towards White Men
A pastor in Macomb Township, Michigan is in hot water after sending a scathing email to Sarah Jeong, a journalist who made headlines in 2018 for being “racist” toward White people. In the email sent through his church’s domain, Rev. David Muns toyed with the idea of rounding up…
· Carl Samson
54% of Asian Americans Favor Biden Over Trump, Nationwide Survey Shows
Asian American voters prefer Joe Biden over Donald Trump for November’s presidential election, a new survey shows. Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, received a 54% favorability, while Trump came behind at 30% (15% responded “don’t know,” while 1% would vote for “some…
· Carl Samson
Asian Family Business Opened 35 Years Ago Burned Down by Suspected Arsonist
A family-owned printing shop in San Francisco is in danger of closing after an alleged burglary and arson last week. Dragon Printing, located at 450 Taraval St., Sunset District found itself on fire just after midnight on Sept. 9, losing most of its inventory, machines and…
· Carl Samson
Tzi Ma Leads Cast of Lifetime’s First Asian American Holiday Movie
Lifetime announced the cast of its first holiday film centered on an Asian American family on Monday. “A Sugar & Spice Holiday,” set to premiere in December, stars Jacky Lai (“V-Wars”), Tony Giroux (“Motherland: Fort Salem”) and Tzi Ma (“Mulan,” “Wu Assassins”).
· Bryan Ke
Free Stock Photo Site is Full of Ripped Asian Guys Doing Random Things
A muscular Japanese man recently launched a stock photo website containing pictures of himself and other hunky men doing random, everyday tasks all while shirtless. Akihito launched the stock photo website Muscle Plus after he encountered some problems while looking for specific…
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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.