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· Bryan Ke
First Quarter of 2021 Sees Increase of 169% in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, Police Data Say
Recent police data, compiled by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, have shown an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes for the first quarter of 2021 by up to 169%. The data compiled all the police reports of anti-Asian…
· Ryan General
Oregon Man Allegedly Threatens to Kill Asian Father and Sexually Assault Son in Grocery Store
A man in Oregon was charged with bias crimes after he allegedly threatened an Asian man and his young son at a grocery store. Adam Christopher Graham, 35, is accused of harassing a father and son who were about to pay for their groceries at Fred Meyer in Scappoose on April 24,…
· Carl Samson
Three Suspects Arrested for Burglarizing 26 Asian American Families in Colorado and Wyoming
Three of four suspects accused of targeting dozens of Asian American business owners and their families in Colorado and Wyoming in 2019 have been arrested and charged this week. The investigation, known as “Operation Daylight,” started in Fort Collins, Colorado after five…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Man Fatally Stabbed in ‘Unprovoked’ Attack in Washington
Bothell police have arrested a 25-year-old man for the fatal stabbing of an Asian American man who was visiting an apartment complex in the city. The incident: The stabbing occurred at around 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, near the entrance of The Villas at Beardslee off 112th…
· Carl Samson
‘Chi Com,’ ‘Go Home’: Thai American Home in Kentucky Vandalized With Anti-Asian Slurs
A Thai American family in Prospect, Kentucky is scared, angry and frustrated after seeing their home vandalized with anti-Asian slurs over the weekend. In yellow spray paint, words such as “Chi Com,” “Go home” and “c***kkk” shocked the family of five, who have decided to stick…
· Editorial Staff
Man Arrested for Brutally Stomping on Head of Asian American Man, 61, in Manhattan
A Manhattan man who stomped on a 61-year-old Asian American man’s head last week was arrested on Tuesday morning. The details: Jarrod Powell, 49, was charged with two felony assault counts when police apprehended him at around 2:45 a.m. following the Friday attack on Yao Pan Ma…
· Ryan General
3 Suspects Arrested in Death of 55-Year-Old Asian American Man
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a GoFundMe to help support Shane Nguyen’s family. Details about Nguyen’s death, which was first reported by WANE, have also been corrected to clarify that he died of blunt force injury to the head prior to his dismembered…
· Editorial Staff
NYU Professor Accuses Nikkei Asia of ‘Misquoting’ Him After Denying Widespread Anti-Asian Sentiment
A professor of politics at New York University has accused a reporter with Nikkei Asia of “misquoting” him in an article that sought his opinion on anti-Asian attacks. David Denoon, director of the university’s Center on U.S.-China Relations, reportedly asked for a retraction of…
· Carl Samson
Over 2,500 Asian American New Yorkers Sign Letter Demanding Inclusion in History Curriculum
More than 2,500 residents of New York City have come together to sign an open letter calling for the inclusion of Asian American history in public schools on Monday. The letter, addressed to Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter, argues…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Car Community in Anaheim Raises Over $33,000 to Fight Anti-Asian Hate
An auto show event raised over $33,000 for non-profit Hate Is A Virus on April 17 in Anaheim, California. The event featured professional BMW race car driver and organizer Samantha Tan as well as drifter Sara Choi.
· Carl Samson
Suspect Arrested in Brutal Stabbing and Robbery of Asian Man in SF
A man has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood earlier this month. Clarence Sims, 28, is accused of robbing and stabbing Chiling Lee, 53, on Exeter Street at around 10:30 p.m. on April 10.
· Carl Samson
UPDATE: NY Police Seek Man Who Repeatedly Stomped Elderly Asian Man in the HEAD
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a verified GoFundMe to help support Yao Pan Ma and his family. A 61-year-old Asian man is fighting for his life after falling victim to another brutal and unprovoked attack in New York City last week.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese American Woman Finds Cup Filled with Urine, Anti-Asian Hate Messages on Car
An unknown individual allegedly left a cup of urine riddled with anti-Asian hate messages on the windshield of a Japanese American woman’s car in Capitola, Santa Cruz, Calif. Melissa Tao parked her car across a Billabong store in Capitola on April 18, East Bay Times reported.…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Amendment Defunding Colleges ‘Discriminating’ Against Asian American Students Voted Down
Senate Republicans used Thursday’s vote on legislation to combat anti-Asian hate to renew the fight over affirmative action programs by proposing an amendment to halt federal funding for colleges that factor race into the admissions process. The proposed amendment which failed…
· Carl Samson
Torrance Man Allegedly Receives Bizarre Anti-Asian Mail From ‘Church of Scientology’
A man became the recipient of anti-Asian mail identifying the Church of Scientology as the return address in Torrance, Calif. Alex, identified only by his first name, saw the personalized letter included anti-Asian slurs such as “Kung Flu” and “Die-Ch**k,” after returning home…
· Ryan General
Asian Family Fears Racial Targeting After Multiple Shots Fired at Their Metro Atlanta Home
An Asian American family is fearing for their lives, believing they were racially targeted after bullets were sprayed at their home in metro Atlanta. Homeowners Nikki and Johnny Hang described how someone started shooting at their house on their quiet cul-de-sac at Magnolia…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Passes With Overwhelming Bipartisan Vote
A bill to fight anti-Asian hate crimes passed in a 94-1 vote in the Senate on Thursday. PASSED: Today, the US Senate rejects anti-Asian hate.
· Carl Samson
Over 400 Asian New Yorkers Sign a Letter Against Andrew Yang’s Mayoral Bid
More than 400 Asian Americans in New York City have signed a letter opposing Andrew Yang’s bid for mayor, arguing that “representation alone is simply not enough.” Yang, who promised a monthly universal basic income of $1,000 as a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020,…
· Carl Samson
Asian Woman Shot in Struggle for Louis Vuitton Bag Against Robbers in SF
An Asian woman and her boyfriend suffered minor injuries after being targeted by robbers in Portola, San Francisco in broad daylight. The incident, which was caught on video, occurred while the couple was walking along Silliman and Gottingen Streets after going to a mechanic…
· Ryan General
1 in 3 Asian Americans Fear Getting Racially Attacked, Pew Research Center Survey Reveals
Among the different racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., Asians are the most afraid of receiving verbal and physical attacks, a new survey from Pew Research Center revealed. Of the 5,109 U.S. adults who participated in the survey, 32% of Asian adults fear they’ll be physically…
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Sea Ltd
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Shiseido
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Tencent
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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
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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.