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· Bryan Ke
Chloe Kim among at least 4 Asian American athletes to compete at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
At least four Asian Americans have reportedly qualified to participate in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in February, and three of them are representing Team USA, including Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim. The athletes: Team USA recently released some of the names of the…
· Sarah Yukiko
Boba liberals: The meaning of the term used to describe the Asian Americans everyone loves to hate
The term “boba liberal” has become a commonplace pejorative, but its original definition critiqued and questioned the heart of Asian American identity. Every so often, a new bubble tea shop opens up in New York City, usually the first branch of a Taiwanese cafe making its…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipinos, Fil-Ams proudly display parols as symbol of ‘light and hope’ in year marred by anti-Asian violence
Filipino and Filipino Americans show pride in their Asian roots through the public display of parols in a year marred by anti-Asian violence. The Philippine Christmas spirit
· Jiselle Lee
Sofia Chang becomes first Asian American CEO of Girl Scouts of USA in its 110-year history
After 20 years at HBO/Warner Media, Sofia Chang will join Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) as its CEO. She will be the first AAPI CEO at GSUSA in its 109-year history. Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) announced Dec. 14 that the company has appointed former Warner…
· Jiselle Lee
BTS’ Suga becomes first Asian solo artist to ever debut at No. 1 on Billboard Digital Song Sales chart
BTS’s Suga and late rapper Juice WRLD each made their first ever No. 1 hit in their careers. Suga is the first Korean soloist to ever debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales Chart and, as a member of BTS, is also part of the only Asian groups to do so. Suga also became…
· Carl Samson
Critics charge NY Times story on disagreement between Asian and Black activists ignores data
The New York Times is facing criticism for failing to address what some contend is a crucial point in a recent article that sought to explain why Asian and Black activists struggle to unite against violence. Driving the news: In a 1,500-word story published on Sunday, the Times…
· Ryan General
Rap legend Snoop Dogg features Asian artists Joe Flizzow, SAAY, Yung Raja on new album
Rap legend Snoop Dogg features several Asian artists in his new album, “Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm (The Global Edition).” Groundbreaking album: Filipino American singer Malaya Watson, Singaporean rapper Yung Raja, Malaysian rapper Joe Flizzow and South Korean singer SAAY are…
· Carl Samson
Mayor-elect Eric Adams appoints NYC’s first Asian American deputy mayors as part of 5 all-women team
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams appointed five women as deputy mayors on Monday, two of whom are of Asian descent. Who they are: The incoming Asian American female deputy mayors are Meera Joshi and Maria Torres-Springer. They are joined by fellow deputies Lorraine Grillo,…
· Carl Samson
Rapper NLE Choppa sparks outrage for stepping on Asian man on new album cover
Memphis-based rapper NLE Choppa has come under fire after portraying an Asian man as a dangerous person on the cover of “Drop Sh*t,” his latest album under Warner Records. The rundown: On the album cover of “Drop Sh*t,” NLE Choppa and his “family” can be seen stepping on an…
· Carl Samson
Biden names Daniel Dae Kim, 22 others to AANHPI Advisory Commission tackling anti-Asian hate, inequity
The White House has announced the list of civic leaders to make up the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), which will offer him counsel on ways to advance equity and opportunity for the target communities. Who made…
· Editorial Staff
Asian-Themed Gift Ideas for Foodies
For the person in your life who wants to celebrate his, her, or their Asian heritage — or simply for the person in your life who loves to try foods from around the world, we have a list of gift ideas for you. Curated just for lovers of all things Asian, this list is designed for…
· Carl Samson
‘Are you Chinese or Vietnamese?’: 81-year-old Asian man bruised, bloodied in San Diego attack
An elderly Asian man is recovering from what authorities believe was a targeted attack in Southeastern San Diego on Friday morning. What happened: Mark Sonouvong, 81, was on his usual morning walk at around 10 a.m. when a man allegedly approached him and asked about his…
· Sarah Yukiko
‘A community I never knew existed’: Asian American Writers’ Workshop turns 30
The Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW) celebrated their 30-year anniversary in 2021 with a series of events celebrating the workshop’s legacy. Writers Alex Chee, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Monica Youn and Amitava Kumar spoke with New Yorker columnist Hua Hsu about what the…
· Jiselle Lee
Sen. Hirono says Republicans want to stop ‘minorities, Black people, Chicanos, Asian-Americans’ from voting
Sen. Mazie Hirono spoke out about the “hundreds” of voter suppression bills passed by Republicans. She accused Republicans of trying to pass voter suppression bills to prevent minorities from voting. "What I’m seeing are voter suppression bills being enacted by state…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘What the phở’: TikToker goes viral for his videos on punny Asian restaurant names
A Vietnamese TikToker recently went viral for pointing out the humor in some Asian restaurant names. “Punny” expressions: In his videos, the TikTok user who goes by the handle @choungdo imitates a Vietnamese accent while sounding out various Asian restaurant names as expressions.
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Licorice Pizza’ nominated for multiple awards, draws continued criticism for ‘racist’ Asian accent scene
Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” film has received multiple movie award nominations, but some viewers are still discussing its controversial scene wherein a character mocks an Asian accent. The nominations: “Licorice Pizza” has landed nominations at the 2022…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ V is Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021
BTS’ V was recently announced as Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021. Google’s most searched: After breaking two Instagram world records, BTS’ V has also been revealed to be at the top of Google’s list of 100 most searched Asian celebrities in 2021, reported The Times…
· Carl Samson
Mom-and-son duo arrested for 28 robberies targeting elderly Asian Americans in Garden Grove
A woman and her son accused of 28 robberies that targeted elderly Asians in Garden Grove, California, over the past six months were arrested on Tuesday, according to city police. What they did: Floarea Ghiocel, 47, and her son Marius Ghiocel, 32, are allegedly part of an…
· Carl Samson
Incoming NYC school chancellor vows support for Asian American community
Incoming New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks has responded to frustrations voiced by the Asian American community over a previous proposal to alter current admissions policies in specialized high schools, where Asian American students predominate. What he said: Banks,…
· Sarah Yukiko
Asian American women are being used to ‘prove’ white male supremacy is a ‘myth’ — Here’s why that’s wrong
Editor’s Note: The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of NextShark. Asian American women have a higher median income than white men, but one statistic can never provide enough context to make a point about race in 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.
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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.