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· Michelle De Pacina
C-SPAN host calmly cuts off on-air caller for referring to Asian and Black guests as ‘colored people’
A caller on C-SPAN was cut off on air for using the phrase “colored people” while addressing Black and Asian guests on the show. The guests were Ebony McMorris, a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, and Nicholas Wu, a Politico congressional reporter. “I…
· Ryan General
Instagram ‘systematically fails’ to protect women from online abuse in DMs, study says
A recent report by the U.S.-based nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) says Instagram “systematically fails” to protect women from online abuse and harassment. According to CCDH’s “Hidden Hate” report, the Meta-owned image-sharing platform did not act on 90% of…
· Carl Samson
Supreme Court declines to block top high school’s admissions policy despite claims it is ‘anti-Asian’
The Supreme Court declined to block a new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) that seeks to improve diversity of its student body by eliminating standardized testing and considering applicant backgrounds. Prior to the…
· Ryan General
WTA head says ban on Chinese events to continue until Peng Shuai resolution reached
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) CEO Steve Simon said the body will be continuing the blanket ban it announced last year until they are assured of Peng Shuai’s safety. The three-time Olympian and grand slam doubles champion vanished from social media in November last year after…
· Jane Nam
Ukraine removes Emperor Hirohito from Hitler, Mussolini video after anger and protests from Japan
Amid protests from Japan, Ukraine has removed an image of former Japanese leader Emperor Hirohito from a video uploaded online that showed him next to fellow World War II Axis leaders Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. The video, posted on Twitter by the Ukrainian government on…
· Jane Nam
Thailand’s #MeToo: Top politicians resign over the country’s biggest sexual assault scandal to date
In what some are calling the country’s first #MeToo movement, more than a dozen women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against popular Thai politician Prinn Panitchpakdi. Prinn, 44, immediately resigned from his post as deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat Party…
· Carl Samson
Panic buying triggered as Shanghai residents are fenced behind metal barriers for ‘hard quarantine’
Shanghai residents are now behind metal barriers as the city enters its fourth week of lockdown amid an Omicron outbreak. Government workers and volunteers installed the green fences measuring 2 meters (around 6.5 feet) tall over the weekend across small streets and on entrances…
· Bryan Ke
Rescuers recover body of 3-year-old girl from Japan tourist boat sinking, raising confirmed dead to 11
Authorities have recovered 11 bodies so far from the sinking of a Japanese tourist boat on Saturday at Shiretoko National Park in northern Hokkaido. The Japanese Coast Guard found a 3-year-old girl’s body late Sunday and confirmed the news on Monday. The bodies of her parents…
· Carl Samson
Billionaire Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion
Elon Musk, 50, is set to buy Twitter today, according to reports citing sources with knowledge of the situation. Musk offered to purchase the social networking giant for $43 billion, or $54.20 a share, on April 14. Twitter subsequently rejected the Tesla chief’s offer and…
· Rebecca Moon
Thai chef in Australia faces deportation after failing citizenship English test more than 15 times
A Thai chef working in Australia for a catering business since 2015 may be deported after failing to pass her citizenship English exam more than 15 times. With a 457 visa and sponsorship from her employer JunEdelmuth Catering, Sky Sinjack has been residing in Australia for the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese news anchor breaks down on air while reporting on Putin’s hailing of Bucha massacre soldiers
Yumiko Matsuo, a Japanese news anchor, broke down on air while reporting on Russian President Vladimir Putin honoring the soldiers behind the Bucha massacre. Matsuo was reading about the honorary title of “Guards” that Putin bestowed upon the military unit that committed the war…
· Ryan General
Kim Jong-un sends rare praise to outgoing South Korean President Moon in ‘letters of friendship’ exchange
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged "letters of friendship" with outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in less than three weeks before Moon’s term ends in May. On Wednesday, Moon sent Kim a letter with a commitment to continue pursuing the unification they previously…
· Ryan General
Environmental researchers explain why it’s best to leave your shoes at the entry mat
Researchers who studied indoor contaminants concluded that it is best to remove shoes before entering the house. Environmental scientists Mark Patrick Taylor and Gabriel Filippelli explained that a third of the contaminant build-up in homes comes from outside, which includes…
· Jane Nam
Taiwan news station erroneously reports Chinese invasion, triggering panic and state investigation
A Taiwanese news station accidentally reported that China had invaded the island nation yesterday, triggering a government investigation into the mistake. On the Wednesday morning news broadcast at 7 a.m. local time, Taiwanese public broadcaster Chinese Television System (CTS)…
· Rebecca Moon
Chinese girl’s letter asking for good ride-hailing reviews for her ‘chubby’ driver father goes viral
A 9-year-old girl in China wrote a letter begging for passengers to give her father, a ride-hailing driver, good reviews. Hanhan explained in her letter that she was diagnosed in 2021 with organic encephalopathy, a brain disorder. Her single father, Chen Zaixing, struggled to…
· Bryan Ke
Mentally impaired Malaysian man accused of smuggling 1.5 ounces of heroin set for execution in Singapore
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, a mentally impaired Malaysian man convicted of smuggling heroin in Singapore in 2009, will be executed next Wednesday, his sister and lawyer confirmed Wednesday. Dharmalingam, who was 21 at the time, was arrested with 42.72 grams (1.5 ounces) of heroin…
· Daniel Anderson
Golden State Warriors’ new entertainment division to release single from Got7’s BamBam, ‘Linsanity’ documentary
K-pop artist BamBam of Got7 will release a new solo single on Friday called “Wheels Up” to help launch the Golden State Warriors’ new entertainment division. BamBam made history as the first K-pop artist to perform at an NBA halftime show for the Golden State Warriors vs. Los…
· Rebecca Moon
Taiwanese TV network apologizes for using image of COVID-19 virus edited onto South Korean flag
A Taiwanese cable TV network issued an apology on Tuesday after broadcasting a superimposed image of a COVID-19 virus on the South Korean flag. TVBS aired the edited image during the network’s broadcast of an episode of its “Focus Global News” program on March 16 that reported…
· Rebecca Moon
Thai activist sent back to prison for writing about his prison sexual experiences on Facebook
A pro-democracy activist in Thailand is facing another year behind bars after writing about his sexual experiences in prison on Facebook. Ekachai Hongkangwan, 47, was previously imprisoned for two years and eight months on charges of lèse-majesté, or a crime committed against a…
· Jane Nam
Alexander Wang’s return to the runway after sexual assault claims is studded with celebrity support
Yesterday night, luxury fashion designer Alexander Wang held his highly anticipated fashion show titled “Fortune City” in the heart of Los Angeles’ Chinatown. Wang’s Fall 2022 “Fortune City” collection paid homage to his Chinese American heritage by celebrating Asian history and…
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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.