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· Ryan General
Asia’s largest-ever drug bust: Laotian police seize almost 2 tons of meth worth over $200 million
Local authorities in Laos seized a massive drug haul that a United Nations crime agency has called the biggest bust ever recorded in Asia. Biggest in history: On Wednesday, Laos police discovered 55.6 million methamphetamine tablets and under 1.7 tons of crystal meth inside a…
· Ryan General
Chinese millionaire withdraws fortune, forces bank to hand count bills because they asked him to wear mask
A wealthy Chinese man who was asked to follow pandemic protocols inside a bank in Shanghai responded by threatening to withdraw all his savings. Taking his millions elsewhere: The man, known only by his social media handle “Sunwear” on Weibo, flared up after engaging in an…
· Jiselle Lee
San Jose set to open $33-million, 37,000-square-foot Vietnamese American Service Center
Santa Clara County will open the first Vietnamese American Service Center in the nation on Saturday. Opening ceremony: The county will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the center at 2410 Senter Road, near Little Saigon in San Jose.
· Ryan General
Leaked data reveals ‘Squid Game’ has made Netflix nearly $900 million, over 42 times its original cost
South Korean thriller “Squid Game,” which Netflix recently announced to be its top series of all time, has made nearly $900 million for the company, internal figures revealed. Estimating value: While the streaming giant cannot measure sales based on a specific film or show, it…
· Bryan Ke
‘Shang-Chi’ becomes only the third movie of the COVID-19 era to reach $400 million globally
After reaching $200 million domestically, “Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings” has surpassed the $400-million barrier, making it only the third Hollywood movie to reach the milestone during the COVID-19 era. The achievement: The 25th installment of the Marvel Cinematic…
· Grace Kim
‘Squid Game’ actress went from 400k followers to 9 million in two weeks
Amid all the gruesome and disturbing yet brilliantly made scenes in the global hit K-drama “Squid Game” shines one breakout star that fans just can’t seem to get over. Playing the role of North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok in her first-ever acting gig, Jung Ho-yeon has risen…
· Ryan General
This $700-million nuclear superyacht costs $1 million to travel on and is meant to save the planet
A Singapore-based entrepreneur wants to take scientists, students and billionaires aboard an ambitious nuclear-powered megayacht for a research tour around the world’s oceans. Thinking ship: Gibraltarian businessman Aaron Olivera has set out to build the “Earth 300,” a 984-foot…
· Maina Chen
Japanese Princess Mako’s fiancé racks up millions of views on TikTok for all the wrong reasons
Japan’s Princess Mako and her long-term boyfriend, Kei Komuro, are entering the final stages of their upcoming marriage to the dismay of many in the Japanese public. Royal drama: In 2017, Princess Mako, the granddaughter of former Emperor Akihito, publicly announced her…
· Bryan Ke
Teen South Korean CEO once bullied in school set to make over $1 million in sales this year
Meet Sukone Hong, a 17-year-old CEO from South Korea who runs two businesses and has made over $1 million in sales from his fashion brand this year. His brand: According to a CNBC Make It profile, Hong, who had a hard time fitting in at his school due to bullying, started his…
· Carl Samson
Lakers ink $100 million partnership with Korean dumpling brand Bibigo
NBA team the Los Angeles Lakers have signed a five-year partnership with Bibigo, a South Korean food company best known for its dumplings. Why it matters: Bibigo is a brand under CJ CheilJedang, which hails itself as “Korea’s No. 1 food company.” The deal, reported to be worth…
· Bianca Gray
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has broken Taylor Swift’s 24-hour YouTube record with 73.6 million views
BLACKPINK member Lisa, 24, debuted her solo album and single “Lalisa” on Sept. 10 and her music video’s views have broken Taylor Swift’s YouTube record. Queen sh*t: On Sept. 13, YouTube released data showing that Lisa’s music video “Lalisa” had 73.6 million views within the…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu goes from $100 stock photo gigs to rocking a nearly $1 million watch at Met Gala 2021
From stock photos model to Marvel superstar, Simu Liu blew minds at the Met Gala 2021 on Monday when he appeared wearing an out-of-this-world watch worth nearly a million dollars. Mind-bending watch: Liu, 32, showcased a Jacob and Co. watch that resembled our solar system, the…
· Bryan Ke
Scottish Fold superstar Motimaru breaks world record for most views for a cat on YouTube with nearly 620 million views
Motimaru, a Scottish Fold male cat from Japan, is now a Guinness World Record holder for “Most views for a cat on YouTube” after reaching more than half a billion total views on his channel “motimaru’s diary.” Establishing a record: Motimaru, or known by his millions of viewers…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Princess to reject $1.36 million pay for female royals, expected to live as commoner in US after marriage
Japan’s Princess Mako will finally marry her long-term boyfriend, Kei Komuro, and renounce her royal title by the end of this year. Royal traditions: Princess Mako will become the first woman in the Imperial family to skip traditional marriage ceremonies in its postwar history…
· Thy Nguyen
Shanghai woman to donate $1.5 million apartment to the government after getting inspired by Chow Yun-fat
A Shanghai woman and her daughter were inspired by beloved Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat’s decision to donate his entire fortune to charity. Donating their apartment: The daughter, surnamed Ye, convinced her mother to donate their $1.5 million apartment to the government upon…
· Carl Samson
Cathay Bank Foundation donates $1 MILLION to help fight anti-Asian hate
California-based Cathay Bank Foundation is donating $1 million to multiple organizations that promote diversity and fight anti-Asian hate. Distribution: Five major nonprofits will each receive a grant of $100,000, namely Stop AAPI Hate, the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning…
· 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…
· Isa Peralta
Meet the father of Japan’s $90 million fake food industry
Would you pay up to $1,000 for food that will never expire? In restaurant displays across Japan, sampuru (derived from the word “sample”) have been enticing potential customers with their mouthwatering plastic and vinyl “ingredients” for decades which you can also create by…
· Carl Samson
NY Congresswoman Grace Meng secures $30 million to help stop Asian hate
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) has secured $30 million to help implement the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, the law she co-introduced to fight attacks against Asian Americans in the ongoing pandemic. How the funds will be used: The money will be provided directly to community-based…
· Ryan General
California approves $156 million API Equity Budget to combat anti-Asian hate
California is allocating $156 million to fund victim-centered solutions in combatting violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Historic funding: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the historic Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Equity Budget on Monday as…
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