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· Bryan Ke
Asian Powerlifting Champion Attacked by Hammer-Wielding Robber While Walking Dog in LA
Daniella Means, a former Hong Kong Rugby player and an Asian powerlifting champion, was attacked by a robber with a hammer while walking out her dog in Los Angeles last week. What happened: Means, 30, was walking her dog Butch on their usual route at around 7 a.m. on May 18 when…
· Kimberly Nguyen
$1 Billion Raised for AAPI Same Day Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Signed
A philanthropic initiative called The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) raised over $1 billion for AAPI communities, the organization announced Thursday. Historic achievement: TAAF was able to raise the money within two weeks, the organization shared in a statement.
· Bryan Ke
Netflix Announces Three New Asian American-Led Projects Coming in 2023
Netflix released some details for three new upcoming projects led by Asian Americans for 2023. The three projects will consist of an animated film titled, “The Monkey King,” and two animated series, “Mech Cadets” and “Boons and Curses.” The former is a CG action and the latter…
· Carl Samson
Biden Signs Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Into Law
POTUS Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law on Thursday, sealing its fate after bipartisan support in Congress. Why it matters: The new law will accelerate the investigation of coronavirus-related hate crimes, which have disproportionately impacted Asian…
· Carl Samson
Man Arrested for Mugging, Assaulting Elderly Asian Lyft Driver at Gunpoint in LA County
A man accused of pistol-whipping and robbing a 67-year-old Asian Lyft driver in South El Monte, Calif., is now in custody, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) announced on Wednesday. Caught on camera: Dashcam footage shows the suspect, identified as Dandre Lorenz Powell,…
· Thy Nguyen
‘EMPOWERD’ Conference by Kollaboration Inspires Asian American Creatives in Arts and Entertainment
Nonprofit organization Kollaboration is hosting a free virtual conference that aims to empower AAPI creative professionals through a series of keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops and mentorship sessions. The annual event: “EMPOWERD 2021,” which will be held online via…
· Thy Nguyen
Suspect Arrested, Charged With Hate Crime for Punching, Biting Asian Man’s Finger in Manhattan
A man suspected of biting and severing a man’s fingertip in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in Manhattan has been identified and arrested by the NYPD on Thursday morning. The arrest: Lloyd Revell, 38, was arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly punching an Asian man multiple…
· Ryan General
Lisa Ling and Jada Pinkett Smith Discuss ‘Real Animosity’ Between Asian and Black Americans
Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling and actress Jada Pinkett Smith tackled the divide between Black and Asian Americans in the latest episode of Red Table Talk on Wednesday. Addressing the issue: The talk show, hosted by Pinkett Smith along with her daughter Willow Smith and…
· Bryan Ke
Snapchat Releases New Content to Mark Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
Snapchat has released new content and creative tools to help users celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. Different ways to celebrate: The social media platform has developed a series of “I Am APIDA” Lenses in partnership with creatives from the…
· Carl Samson
Suspect Arrested for Stealing Purses From More Than a DOZEN Asian Women
A man suspected of stealing bags and purses from more than a dozen women across neighborhoods in Seattle was arrested on Tuesday. The allegation: James Credit, 26, allegedly targeted mostly Asian women between 40 and 80 years old near their vehicles outside grocery stores,…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian Man Given New Fitbit After Attack and Robbery in San Leandro
An 80-year-old man who was attacked and robbed of his watch in San Leandro, Calif., earlier this month received a replacement from Fitbit on Tuesday. The incident: The victim was attacked and robbed on Acapulco Road on May 8.
· Ryan General
‘The Real’ Jeannie Mai Jenkins No Longer ‘Retreating’ When It Comes to Asian Issues
“The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai Jenkins admitted she is “not proud” that she’s only celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for the first time this year, saying she “could do better.” Using her platform: Feeling the urgency to shed light on Asian issues,…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu Becomes Men’s Health’s First East Asian Cover Model Since Jet Li
Actor Simu Liu is gracing the cover of Men’s Health for June, making him the magazine’s first East Asian cover model in over a decade. Hero on the cover: Liu, who stars in the upcoming “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” announced the milestone via a tweet on Wednesday.
· Carl Samson
Man Wanted for Vandalizing Vehicles With Anti-Asian Graffiti in Utah
Police in Salt Lake City are looking for a man who allegedly vandalized at least two vehicles with anti-Asian graffiti. Reported: On Monday, two vehicles in the downtown area near 200 West Pierpont Avenue were found spray-painted with slurs.
· Bryan Ke
Vancouver Mayor Apologizes for City’s Racism Against South Asians in 1914 Komagata Maru Incident
Vancouver City Mayor Kennedy Stewart issued an apology on Monday for the city’s racist role in denying entry to hundreds of South Asians, mostly Sikhs from Punjab, aboard the Komagata Maru ship in 1914. The apology: Stewart said the South Asians who arrived in Vancouver’s…
· Carl Samson
University of Michigan Study of Anti-Asian Hate Analyzes More than 1,000 Incidents from 2020
A study from the University of Michigan reveals new information on anti-Asian hate incidents from last year. Background and key findings: The new study comes from the Virulent Hate Project, which uses news media to research trends in anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism.
· Thy Nguyen
Crystal Kung Minkoff ‘Honored’ to Be First Asian American on ‘RHOBH,’ Addresses Racial Issues
Crystal Kung Minkoff says she is “honored” to be the first Asian American on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and speaks out on racial issues during filming. About the role: Minkoff takes her role as the first Asian American seriously and sees it as a “huge honor,” according…
· Editorial Staff
South Coast Plaza Presents Virtual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Event
South Coast Plaza is proud to present its virtual event in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month highlighting talented Asian performers, culinary delights and stories. The event aims to celebrate vibrant Asian cultures and honor the contributions and influence of the…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin Passes Torch to New Asian Players in Heartfelt Message After Not Getting NBA Contract
Jeremy Lin penned an emotional message for his fans and social media followers after not receiving an offer to play in the NBA this month. Missing the deadline: In a recent Instagram post, Lin recalled his hard work and the challenges he overcame to prove he was ready for an NBA…
· Ryan General
NYPD Looking For Attacker Who Repeatedly Punched and Bit Asian Man’s Fingers
A 48-year-old man of Asian descent was allegedly punched multiple times and bitten on the hand by a shirtless attacker at a sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan on Tuesday morning. Unprovoked attack: The unnamed victim was walking along West 43rd Street and 11th Avenue when…
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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.