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· Thy Nguyen
New York Times Describes Vietnam’s Early Success in Managing Pandemic as ‘Luck’
The New York Times is receiving backlash for a recent tweet describing Vietnam’s early success in managing the pandemic as “luck.” About the tweet: The news company recently published an article about Vietnam’s new wave of coronavirus cases and shared it on Twitter on June 2,…
· Bryan Ke
Laos Reports First COVID-19 Related Death Since Start of Pandemic
Laos has recorded its first COVID-19 related fatality since the pandemic began over a year ago. About the death: A 53-year-old woman, who worked at a “karaoke club in Naxay village, Xaysettha district,” died in the country’s capital, the Vientiane Times reported.
· Bryan Ke
Atlanta Officer, Elderly Homeless Man Share Deep Bond Since Before Pandemic
An officer from the Atlanta Police Department developed a bond with a homeless man that began before the COVID-19 pandemic. Melina Lim, 25, was on her daily routine of checking up on businesses around northwest Atlanta shortly before the pandemic hit, when she saw Jawee Bilal…
· Carl Samson
‘Tiger Mom’ Amy Chua Slams Allegations of Hosting Drunken Dinner Parties During Pandemic
Yale Law School professor Amy Chua, known for her 2011 book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” is defending herself against allegations of hosting drunken “dinner parties” in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. The accusations emerged from unidentified students and alumni who…
· Bryan Ke
Yelp Makes it Easier to Support Struggling Asian-Owned Businesses During Pandemic, Rising Attacks
Yelp has launched a new category to help struggling businesses as anti-Asian attacks continue to rise amid the pandemic. The company is partnering with Gold House, a nonprofit collective that promotes unity, representation and success among the Asian and Pacific Islander…
· Ryan General
Over 1,100 Anti-Asian Attacks Reported in Canada During COVID-19 Pandemic
Over a thousand Asian Canadians were spit on, coughed at, verbally and physically assaulted, among other abuses, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from the Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNC) revealed. The CCNC Toronto chapter found 1,150 incidents of anti-Asian…
· Ryan General
Delivery Worker Dies of Suspected Overwork, Korea’s 17th Since Pandemic Start
A South Korean labor union is blaming overwork as the cause for the recent death of a 48-year-old parcel delivery worker in Seoul. The man, identified only by Lee, was found dead inside a cheap rental room located in southeastern Seoul called “gosiwon” over the weekend, reported…
· Bryan Ke
NYC’s Largest Dim Sum Restaurant Jing Fong is Closing Permanently Because of Pandemic
Jing Fong, the go-to place for dim sum lovers in Manhattan, will permanently close its doors for indoor dining starting next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant will remain open until March 7 before shutting down its indoor dining room for good, according to its…
· Bryan Ke
Japan Appoints ‘Loneliness Minister’ Due to Rising Pandemic Suicides, Especially Among Women
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga appointed regional revitalization minister Tetsushi Sakamoto to head a government measure to help those experiencing loneliness and isolation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at a meeting on Feb. 12, the new Japanese prime minister…
· Editorial Staff
Biden Takes Action to Fight Anti-Asian Hate Sparked by Pandemic
In an effort to advance racial equity in the U.S., President Joe Biden signed a memorandum that condemns and combats “racism, xenophobia and intolerance” against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The directive, one of four similar executive orders signed Tuesday,…
· Bryan Ke
SF Chinatown to Get $1.9 Million to Help Struggling Restaurants During Pandemic
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has greenlighted the $1.9 million funding to help SF Chinatown businesses severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinatown relief plan, which received approval from the board on Jan. 19, would still need to pass a vote this week.…
· Bryan Ke
Din Tai Fung in Sydney Closes Due to Pandemic and Underpaying Employees Scandal
A Din Tai Fung store in Sydney, Australia has become one of the recent restaurants to fold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a “wage theft” scandal that hit the chain last year. The restaurant confirmed its Sydney Central Park store has entered into voluntary administration — the…
· Bryan Ke
UConn Engineer Invents Reusable, Biodegradable Facemask to Fight Growing Pollution of the Pandemic
A Vietnamese American engineer at the University of Connecticut, along with several Ph.D. students, submitted a patent for a reusable and biodegradable face mask to help the environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The biodegradable mask was created by UConn assistant professor…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix’s New Comedy Special Blasted for Jokes Linking Asians to Pandemic
Netflix’s new comedy special “Schulz Saves America” is facing backlash for running “dangerous” and “racist” jokes targeting Asian people and for calling the coronavirus the “Asian parasite.” Offensive jokes: The show sees YouTuber and stand-up comedian Andrew Schulz recap the…
· Bryan Ke
Beloved Boston Chinatown Restaurant Closes Due to Pandemic
A long-standing restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown is closing its doors on Dec. 31 after losing business due to the pandemic, according to owner Doris Huang. Although taking a break from her business was one of the reasons she decided to close China King, Huang said the negative…
· Carl Samson
Envy of Asian Success One of Strongest Factors to Prejudice in COVID-19 Pandemic, Survey Shows
Prejudice against Asian Americans is the strongest reason behind the beliefs that they caused the pandemic, a new study shows. An April poll revealed that while the majority of Americans see COVID-19 as a natural disaster, one-third has witnessed someone blame those of Asian…
· 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,…
· Carl Samson
Almost 25% of Young AAPIs Face Discrimination Because of Pandemic, Report Says
About one in four Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) young adults had a firsthand experience of discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows. Most of the incidents involved verbal harassment, shunning and online bullying, while a smaller percentage…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Bakery Survives Pandemic by Making Incredible ‘Slipper’ and ‘Fried Chicken’ Cakes
A Hong Kong bakery studio has come up with a way to recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic by making “illusion cakes” that look like common objects. Dear Harley Cake Studio, located in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong, is now offering made-to-order cakes…
· Bryan Ke
China Mac Hits $10,000 Fundraising Goal to Help NYC Chinatown Businesses Affected by Pandemic
A GoFundMe campaign, organized by Chinese American rapper China Mac and actor William Lex Ham to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City’s Chinatown, has surpassed its $10,000 goal.