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· Carl Samson
‘F***ing Asians, go back to China!’: Man wanted for punching elderly woman, throwing Chinese food at her husband in NYC
New York City police are looking for a man accused of attacking an elderly Asian couple while making anti-Asian statements over the weekend. What happened: The incident occurred in front of 230 W. 54th St. near Broadway in Midtown at 6:35 p.m. on Sunday. Police said the suspect…
· Carl Samson
Asian American woman sues elderly neighbor for racial harassment, indecent exposure to her and her son
An Asian American woman in Shoreline, Washington state has filed a civil lawsuit against a 72-year-old neighbor who allegedly threatened her life earlier this year. What happened: Thi Pham was planting flowers in her garden on April 5 when she found her neighbor, Jan Myers,…
· Carl Samson
Detroit Tigers broadcaster suspended for using mock Asian accent on Shohei Ohtani
Detroit Tigers game analyst Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely by Bally Sports Detroit following his apology for using a mock Asian accent when broadcasting about Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani during a match Tuesday night. What happened: Morris, a former Tigers…
· Carl Samson
12 charged for burglaries worth $2.1 million on Asian American victims in Georgia
Twelve suspects were indicted earlier this month for targeting Asian American homes in Georgia’s Gwinnett County since 2019, authorities announced on Tuesday. The allegations: The suspects are accused of forcing their way into the victims’ homes to steal money and designer…
· Ryan General
California judge trashes lawsuit from board member who was fired over anti-Asian tweets
A federal judge has junked the lawsuit that former San Francisco school board vice president Alison Collins filed in March against the school district and five of her colleagues who voted to strip her of her board position. The case: Collins alleged that the school district and…
· Thy Nguyen
Dice Yoshimoto named Knicks Summer League head coach, second Asian American head coach in NBA history
Dice Yoshimoto makes history as the second Asian American to be named head coach in the NBA. NBA history: Yoshimoto, 40, was selected as the Knicks’ Summer League head coach last weekend, according to The New York Post.
· Ryan General
Asian population grows 35.5%, fastest rising group according to US Census
The Asian population in the U.S. rose by 35.5% in the past decade, registering the fastest growth among ethnic groups in the country, recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau revealed. Fastest growth in the U.S.: According to the new data released Thursday, people identifying…
· Kimberly Nguyen
These Asian parents reacting to their Olympic children deserve their own medals
It’s not a secret that most Asian parents want the best for their children and that especially rings true for the parents of Asian Olympic athletes. Take a look at these parents expressing their pride towards their children at this year’s 2020 Tokyo Games. Although Olympic…
· Naomi Gleit
Facebook VP Naomi Gleit explores what it’s like to grow up fully both Asian and Jewish in America
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Medium and reposted with permission. Growing up in Brooklyn, I had a lot of friends from different backgrounds — many that were white, a few that were Asian, but none that were both, like me. I felt like I was the only one…
· Thy Nguyen
Olympic throwback: first female Asian American Olympic gymnastics medalist serving community as pediatrician
The first female Asian American Olympic gymnastics medalist has been serving her community as a pediatrician for the past decade. A historic win: Amy Chow, now 43, was the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics when she competed in the 1996 Atlanta…
· Carl Samson
Mattel says skateboarder Barbie was supposed to be Asian, admits ‘falling short’ on representation
Mattel has issued a statement regarding its alleged lack of an Asian doll in its Tokyo Olympics Barbie collection. The backlash: The latest wave of criticism started after Barbie repromoted the five-doll collection on July 28. Social media users alleged that none of the toys…
· Bryan Ke
London restaurant slammed for ‘offensive and tone-deaf’ ad amid rise of anti-Asian hate
Social media users are not buying London restaurant The Ivy Asia’s apology over its “culturally insensitive” advertisement for its Chelsea branch that portrayed Asian stereotypes. The controversy and apology: The commercial, released on Aug. 8, shows two women dressed as geishas…
· Carl Samson
‘Hard pass’: Netflix’s ‘Kate’ criticized for having a white protagonist who’s out to ‘kill Asians’
A number of social media users are saying no to a new action-adventure film from Netflix after learning that its white protagonist is headed for an Asian murder spree. What’s it about: “Kate,” which releases on Sept. 10, centers on a “ruthless criminal operative” who was…
· Bryan Ke
Green Bay Packers Devin Funchess apologizes for using anti-Asian slur
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess has apologized for using an anti-Asian slur during a media conference after a practice match at Lambeau Field on Saturday. What happened: When asked by reporters if it is difficult to spot a smile under a mask, Funchess said, “I can…
· Ryan General
Biden, Harris meet with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander community leaders
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with leaders and representatives from the Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH) and Pacific Islander (PI) communities on Thursday to discuss the surge in hate incidents. Follow-up meeting: Biden and Harris convened…
· Thy Nguyen
Barbie designs doll after Asian American healthcare worker Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz for #ThankYouHeroes
Barbie’s new collection of “medical role model” dolls highlighting healthcare workers features an Asian American doll designed after Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz. Cruz’s doll: Cruz, an internal medicine physician from Las Vegas, was chosen as the U.S. representative due to her work…
· Carl Samson
‘F*ck you, Chinese!’: Elderly man berated with anti-Asian statements inside a bus in NYC
New York police are looking for a man accused of verbally attacking an elderly bus rider with anti-Asian statements earlier this year. The details: The incident occurred inside an M15 bus heading south at 2nd Avenue at East 68th Street just before 11:30 a.m. on April 23.
· Carl Samson
Asian American families face food shortage over fears of violence upon going out, Census suggests
Thirty-seven percent of Asian American households that reported not having enough to eat amid the COVID-19 pandemic said it was because they were “afraid” or “did not want” to go out to buy food, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Key details: The figure comes from the…
· Editorial Staff
Barbie criticized for allegedly leaving out Asians in ‘inclusive’ Tokyo 2020 collection
Barbie is being called out on social media after the Mattel brand repromoted its Tokyo 2020 collection without visible “Asian” representation. The collection: First unveiled in February 2020, the collection was designed by Mattel as part of a licensing agreement with the…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian woman sucker punched in Manhattan now feels ‘closer to normal’, son says
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with colored surveillance images of the suspect and information on Leland Yu’s Run for Chinatown. A 68-year-old Asian American woman who fell to the ground after being punched out of the blue in New York City is doing better since the…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tencent
Tencent ties gaming, messaging, streaming, and social habits to one of Asia's biggest internet companies.
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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
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.