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· Bryan Ke
Singaporean man who pretended to work for charity to molest women’s feet gets jail time
Tan Boon Hwee, 32, was sent to prison for two weeks and five days after pleading guilty to two counts of outrage of modesty on Wednesday. The Singaporean man was arrested for molesting and taking pictures of women’s feet in two separate incidents from 2017 and 2019. “Although…
· Rebecca Moon
Watch: Japanese robot trained to peel bananas carefully without squishing them
Researchers in Japan have unveiled a robot that has been trained to carefully peel bananas without crushing them. The dual-armed robot has managed to peel the banana successfully 57% of the time, providing hope and insight into a future where machines can perform more nimble…
· Carl Samson
Sri Lanka bans social media as citizens protest against worst economic crisis in country’s history
An economic crisis years in the making has caused prices of daily necessities in Sri Lanka to skyrocket. At least two people have died while lining up for hours just to buy fuel. The turmoil has led to protests that forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to declare a state of…
· Khier Casino
Neil Gaiman explains why he was cut out of the English movie poster for ‘Princess Mononoke’
Neil Gaiman has spoken out about why he was excluded from the film poster of Studio Ghibli’s “Princess Mononoke” after writing the script for the English dubbed version. The “Sandman” and “American Gods” author revealed in response to a tweet from a fan that his name "was taken…
· Michelle De Pacina
Australian supermarket called ‘racist’ for sign showing Asian and pet food in the same aisle
A Coles supermarket in Melbourne came under fire for an aisle sign indicating Asian food items in the same section as cat and dog food. A Reddit user posted a photo of the store’s Aisle 10 sign, which reads, “Cat food, Dog food, Asian” with the caption “How are these 3…
· Carl Samson
YouTube suspends channel of Chinese vlogger who posts about his life in war-torn Ukraine
Wang Jixian, a 36-year-old Chinese programmer living in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, is known for posting videos of himself openly criticizing Russia. He said that YouTube suspended his account for a week in March after one of his videos supposedly violated its policy against…
· Daniel Anderson
Taiwanese flag on menu of New Zealand sandwich cafe prompts flood of 1-star reviews
Cosmo Coffee in Auckland, New Zealand, received a string of negative one-star online reviews for its display of a Taiwanese flag next to a sandwich item on its menu. The cafe is known for displaying flag icons next to different sandwiches — such as an American flag for the…
· Celine Pun
Hawaiian hula teacher Edith Kanakaʻole to be featured on US quarters
Edith Kanaka’ole, the late native Hawaiian teacher, has become one of five women to be honored in the 2023 U.S. Mint American Women Quarters program. The U.S. Mint selected Kanaka’ole because “her moʻolelo, or stories, served to rescue aspects of Hawaiian history, customs, and…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong actor Wong He suffers horrifying nosebleed after PCR test in Taiwan
Hong Kong actor Wong He shocked his Facebook fans on Sunday after posting a series of pictures showing his bloodied nose following a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test in Taiwan. The 54-year-old actor, who is sometimes credited as Wong Hei and is best known for his role as a…
· Editorial Staff
China peddles pro-Putin documentary as world condemns Russia for atrocities in Ukraine
China is reportedly organizing viewing sessions for a pro-Putin documentary for selected audiences across the country. The documentary, which runs for 101 minutes, was completed last year and does not include the war in Ukraine, but pins the downfall of the Soviet Union to…
· Brian Zhang
Netflix drops trailer for ‘Samurai Rabbit’ series based on Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo
Netflix released its official trailer for “Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles” on April 1. The animated show is an adaptation of Japanese-American cartoonist Stan Sakai’s 1984 comic book series — “Usagi Yojimbo.” The trailer features a misfit team of anthropomorphic animals…
· Bryan Ke
Titus Low made $30,000 a month with his OnlyFans — now it could land him in jail for up to 21 months
Titus Low, one of Singapore’s most recognizable adult content creators, could potentially face a maximum of 21 months in jail for sharing images and videos of his "private parts." Low, a 22-year-old bisexual OnlyFans star based in Singapore, faces a total of five charges,…
· Bryan Ke
Rep. Tim Ryan defends anti-China campaign ad amid Sinophobia accusations
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), who is running for Ohio's open U.S. Senate seat, defended “It’s us vs China,” his anti-China campaign video which blames the East Asian country for the surge in job losses and price increases in the U.S. “Ohio workers are the best in the world, and I will…
· Jane Nam
‘We love free sh*t’: Comedian Irene Tu is unafraid of poking fun at her Chinese background in new album
Stand-up comedian Irene Tu released her first album, titled “We’re Done Now,” last week on her website. The 15-track album is composed of material compiled over a span of a decade and is nothing short of hilarious. Crowned one of Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know in…
· Rebecca Moon
Rand Paul’s wife posts anti-trans tweet claiming ‘Chinese third graders’ are learning ‘calculus’
The wife of Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul has been criticized for posting a Twitter rant that mocked transgender people and claimed“Chinese third graders” are learning “calculus.” In her tweet, Kelley Paul compares education in the U.S. to education in China by saying…
· Celine Pun
‘Really delicious’: Bubble tea chain offers up boba tteokbokki drink for April Fool’s
“Pearl-Bokki” was featured as a limited edition item on Taiwanese boba chain The Alley’s April Fools’ menu sold at three South Korean locations. The Alley mixed their special “Deerioca” pearls in traditional tteokbokki to make “Pearl-Bokki.” Taiwanese boba chain The Alley…
· Jane Nam
‘It’s us versus China’: Rep. Tim Ryan accused of Sinophobia in latest campaign video
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), who is running for Senate, released a campaign video last week that many Asian American groups and officials have accused of being “Sinophobic.” Chairman and founder of super PAC AAPI Victory Fund Shekar Narasimhan released a statement on Twitter claiming…
· Celine Pun
‘She looked like me’: Lana Condor and Brenda Song talk Asian representation in entertainment
Lana Condor and Brenda Song recently joined in conversation while promoting their upcoming projects “Moonshot” and “Dollface” to share their experiences as Asian American women working in Hollywood. In a virtual discussion hosted by Character Media, the two actors met for the…
· Ryan General
Chinese TV producer missing after accusing officials of covering up truth about ‘chained woman’
Chinese TV producer Wang Shengqiang has reportedly gone missing after accusing local authorities of covering up facts about the “chained woman” of Jiangsu Province. In late January, a mentally ill woman was found by a vlogger shackled around the neck and left alone inside a…
· Jane Nam
Taiwan calls for change to name for ‘hymen,’ which translates to ‘virginity membrane’ in Mandarin
On Wednesday, March 30, civic groups in Taiwan met to discuss alternatives for the term “hymen” in Mandarin, which translates to “virginity membrane” (處女膜). Several leaders of women’s rights groups met with legislators and health officials to discuss changes to Mandarin health…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
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.
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.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.