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· Bryan Ke
‘Asian Broadway Daddies’ Calendar Released By Unapologetically Asian
The 2021 Broadway Asian Men (BAM!) calendar is now available for purchase on Unapologetically Asian’s website, featuring Marc delaCruz of “Hamilton,” Zachary Noah Piser of “Dear Evan Hanson” and more. Unapologetically Asian collaborated with New York-based Japanese portrait and…
· Carl Samson
Plastic Surgeon Proves ‘Fox Eye’ Trend Was Sparked By Asian Features on TikTok
A cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California has proven that “fox eyes,” indeed, were inspired by Asian features. The trend, which went viral earlier this year, uses makeup to create the illusion of almond-shaped eyes, supposedly mimicking those of a fox.
· Editorial Staff
Asian American Satirical Play ‘Ching Chong Chinaman’ Draws Backlash for Being ‘Racist’
An upcoming Asian American online play titled “Ching Chong Chinaman” has been accused of racism on social media. The rehearsed reading, based on Lauren Yee’s 2011 book of the same name, follows an Asian American family who acquires an “indentured servant” from mainland China.
· Khier Casino
Elderly Asian Airbnb Owner Slapped After Telling Group to Leave in Chicago
A video showing an elderly Asian man being slapped across the face as he hands some money back to a young man and his friends staying at his Airbnb in Chicago has been circulating on social media. The footage, first posted on Dec. 7 at 10 p.m., shows an elderly Asian man handing…
· Bryan Ke
4 Asian American Astronauts Are Going to the Moon in 2024
The 18 members of NASA’s Moon landing mission, called the Artemis program, have been revealed, and four of their members are of Asian descent. Who are the members: Vice President Mike Pence revealed the nine men and nine women members of the Artemis program at an event in…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Incomes See Highest Growth Over Last 15 Years
Asian Americans had the biggest income growth of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. in the last 15 years, according to the Census Bureau. Figures released on Thursday show that the group recorded an 8% increase in the said period, followed by Latinos (about 6%), non-Hispanic…
· Carl Samson
Respected Asian American Lawyer Chosen as Top Trade Official By Biden
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Taiwanese American lawyer Katherine Tai to become the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), sources familiar with the decision say. If confirmed, she will be the first Asian American, as well as the first woman of color, to hold the position.
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka 1st Asian American Woman to Be Named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year
Sports Illustrated has named tennis superstar Naomi Osaka as one of its “Sportspersons of the Year” for 2020, making her the first Asian American woman to be bestowed the honor. Star-studded line-up: The popular Japanese-Haitian athlete shares the honor with NBA icon Lebron…
· Carl Samson
USPS Honors Asian American Vets and Scientist in New Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing three new stamps depicting Asian American achievements and culture in 2021. Announced with 16 other designs, the stamps will feature Japanese American veterans, Chinese American scientist Chien-Shiung Wu and the Year of the Ox, the second in…
· Ryan General
83% of English-Speaking Asian Americans Willing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The vast majority of Asian Americans have expressed willingness to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available. Lining up for the vaccine: A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center revealed that 83% of English-speaking Asian Americans said they…
· Editorial Staff
Tesla Reveals 25% of Their US Management is Asian American
Tesla released their 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Report for U.S. operations last week showing that Asian Americans make up more than 20% of their workforce and management, far more than any other underrepresented community. According to the Bureau of Labor…
· Kimberly Nguyen
NJ Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Targeting Asian Woman, Children for Robbery
A man in Montgomery, New Jersey will face four years in state prison after chasing down a woman and her family in a robbery involving anti-Asian bias. What happened: Michael Kibalo, 29, covered his face with a hooded sweatshirt and tried to steal a woman’s phone as he pointed an…
· Carl Samson
Canadian Premier Sparks Outrage for Linking South Asian Family Gatherings to COVID-19
South Asians in Calgary, Canada are demanding an apology from Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for attributing family gatherings to high cases of COVID-19 in the community. The province of Alberta, located in Western Canada, recently started collecting data on the racial and ethnic…
· Bryan Ke
‘Asian Specialist’ on ‘Masterchef’ Called Out For Use of ‘Dirty Food’
A London-based contestant in BBC One’s “Masterchef: The Professionals” faces backlash after reportedly referring to Asian cuisine as “dirty” in her Instagram bio. Philli Armitage-Mattin, a 28-year-old London-based chef, was called out online for her description of “Dirty food…
· Editorial Staff
Austin Police Officer ‘Indefinitely Suspended’ for Racist Texts, Memes About Asian Man
A police officer in Austin, Texas was “indefinitely suspended” after accusing an Asian man of spreading COVID-19. Daniel Castelline, who was relieved from duty in early November, made his remark in a text conversation with two other former officers between March 12-23, according…
· Editorial Staff
Asian American Politicians DEMAND Biden Appoint AAPI Members to Cabinet
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) has issued a signed statement urging President-Elect Joe Biden to appoint AAPI candidates to his Cabinet. CAPAC, chaired by Congresswoman Judy Chu, issued the statement on Nov. 21.
· Carl Samson
20 Asian Americans Were Elected to the US House of Representatives in 2020
After the November 3 elections, a total of 20 AAPI politicians were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. 16 AAPIs were elected as Democrats while 4 AAPIs were elected as Republicans. 11 AAPI politicians were from California alone. There are currently a total of 435 seat…
· Carl Samson
Notorious ‘NorCal Rapist’ Who Targeted Asian Women Found GUILTY on 46 Charges
A man suspected of sexually assaulting nine women in Northern California was convicted on all 46 charges against him on Wednesday. Roy Charles Waller, 60, stoked fears as the notorious “NorCal Rapist,” primarily targeting younger Asian women in six counties across the area,…
· Ryan General
Hollywood Legend James Hong Inducted Into the Asian Hall of Fame
Hollywood legend James Hong Hong was recently inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, joining an illustrious line of previous inductees such as Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Kevin Kwan, Johnny Damon, and Bruce Lee. An icon: The 91-year-old actor, who has played hundreds of movie…
· Carl Samson
Sacramento Health Chief Calls Asians ‘Yellow Folks’ in Meeting Against Racism
A top health official in California has apologized after facing backlash for calling Asian people “yellow folks” earlier this week. Dr. Peter Beilenson, director of Sacramento County’s Department of Health Services, made the remarks on Tuesday during a Board of Supervisors…
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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.