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· Michelle De Pacina
Lithuanian man arrested for allegedly murdering his transgender partner in Thailand
Malleus Kunickas, a 32-year-old Lithuanian man, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his 31-year-old partner, Thiraphong Lamlua, in Surin, Thailand, on Thursday. Lamlua’s body was discovered by her mother, Wandee, inside a blanket in a storage room behind their family home in…
· Ryan General
Vietnamese American volunteer in Ukraine army believed captured by Russian forces
Vietnamese American Andy Huynh, who is serving as a volunteer in the Ukrainian army, was reportedly captured along with fellow volunteer soldier Alexander Drueke, 39, by Russian forces last week. "I know it wasn't my problem, but there was that gut feeling that I felt I had to…
· Rebecca Moon
Thailand is fighting to save a lone tree on a small, uninhabited island from overtourism
A lone tree sitting on a small islet in Thailand has been severely damaged due to a rampant amount of tourists climbing the tree for selfies. The tree is on the uninhabited island Koh Khai Hua Roh in Trat Province. Upon inspection on Tuesday, several branches on the tabantree…
· Iris Jung
Japanese airline drops its ‘Z’ logo so travelers won’t mistake it for Russia support
Zipair, a budget Japanese airline, has announced it will replace its “Z” logo. The decision to renovate the original “Z” logo came after the same letter was adopted by the Russian military as an emblem for the ongoing war in Ukraine. Launched in 2018, Zipair serves Tokyo,…
· Jane Nam
Taiwan thanks Qatar for removing China reference from 2022 World Cup ID system
Taiwan thanked organizers of the World Cup in Qatar for modifying the identification system by removing the reference to China for Taiwanese attendees. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry had previously condemned organizers for not including a Taiwan nationality option. The island’s…
· Carl Samson
China threatens Taiwan with ‘demise’ after Taipei lawmaker warns of missiles that can reach Beijing
You Si-kun, president of Taiwan’s Legislative Assembly, said in a speech on Sunday that the self-governed island has supersonic missiles that can reach Beijing. You said he has known of such capabilities since he served as premier between 2002 and 2005, but he could not talk…
· Jane Nam
‘Unacceptable’: Taiwan condemns Qatar for listing Taiwanese fans as Chinese at 2022 World Cup
Taiwan’s foreign ministry criticized organizers of the World Cup in Qatar in response to Taiwanese fans being listed as Chinese in the identification system. On Tuesday, Taiwanese fans entering their nationalities for the identification card that would serve as their entry visa…
· Rebecca Moon
Oxford University defends $180MM donation from Vietnamese billionaire ‘Madame Thao’ amid investigation
Oxford University’s Linacre College is defending its acceptance of a $180 million donation from Vietnam’s first self-made woman billionaire, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao. Oxford University’s Linacre College is defending its acceptance of a $180 million donation from Vietnam’s first…
· Michelle De Pacina
OnlyFans couple wanted by Thai police for filming sex videos at Wang Nam Khieo resort
Thai police are searching for an OnlyFans couple who filmed pornography at a popular holiday resort in northeastern Thailand. The sex tapes of the couple were downloaded from their account by a subscriber and sent to private messaging groups on the social media app Line, where…
· Ryan General
American activist Theary Seng, dozens of other Hun Sen critics jailed for treason in Cambodia
On Tuesday, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court in Cambodia sentenced 60 opposition figures, including prominent lawyer Theary Seng, for conspiring to commit treason. Seng was sentenced to six years in prison, while the others affiliated with the dissolved group Cambodia National…
· Bryan Ke
Right-hand man of ‘Asia’s El Chapo,’ 6th on Australia’s most wanted list, extradited from Thailand
Chung Chak Lee, 66, known as the right-hand man of “Asia’s El Chapo,” was extradited to Melbourne, Australia, from Thailand on Saturday. “The extradition of someone we allege to be high on the pecking order of this serious criminal syndicate is a significant milestone for the…
· Iris Jung
Henry Golding enters the world of Jane Austen in the new trailer for Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’
Henry Golding will star alongside Dakota Johnson in Netflix’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion.” Golding is set to play Mr. William Elliot, the handsome heir to Kellynch Hall whose true intentions remain unclear. Although the novel and film are set in the Regency era of…
· Rebecca Moon
Chinese doctors remove 24-pound stomach tumor from woman who complained of constant weight gain
Doctors in eastern China removed an 11kg (24.25 pounds) stomach tumor from a woman’s stomach after she complained of continuous weight gain. The woman said that no matter how much she exercised, she would not stop gaining weight and her stomach began to expand. The benign tumor…
· Rebecca Moon
Japan passes bill making online insults punishable by jail time in wake of ‘Terrace House’ star’s death
An amended Japanese law will consider cyberbullying a crime that may result in one-year imprisonment and fines of up to 300,000 yen (approximately $2,224). Japan’s parliament passed the bill on Monday, which will take effect later this year. The current law states that…
· Ryan General
Identical twins raised apart in Korea and US have similar personality traits but different IQs
A study that looked into the different factors that affect human development compared the characteristics of a woman who grew up in South Korea to that of her twin sister, who was raised in the U.S. The sisters were born in Seoul in 1974, but were separated from each other at…
· Ryan General
Patsy Mink, first woman of color elected to Congress, to be honored with portrait in US Capitol
The late Democratic legislator Patsy Mink (D, HI-2) will be honored for her historic work in Congress with the unveiling of her portrait in the U.S. Capitol later this month. Mink became the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman in Congress after winning a seat…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man goes on ’10-minute racist tirade’ after hearing two men speaking Korean on an Auckland train
Leonard Hong and his friend from Korea were speaking Korean on the Western train line to Swanson when an “old white guy” set off on a racist tirade in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday. “It’s ridiculous that in a wonderful multicultural city like Auckland that some old white guy…
· Grace Kim
Lana Condor stars in trailer for Netflix’s upcoming comedy series ‘Boo Bitch’
Netflix has released a new trailer for “Boo Bitch” with “To All the Boys” star Lana Condor taking the lead role. The eight-episode series will premiere on the streaming platform on July 8. Lana Condor stars in Netflix’s newly released trailer for the upcoming comedy series “Boo…
· Iris Jung
Zelenskyy calls on world to take ‘preemptive measures’ to prevent China invasion of Taiwan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave his special address at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue on June ll. After his remarks, the president answered reporter Josh Rogin’s question on Taiwan “stand[ing] strong” against China. President Zelenskyy strongly stated the need to…
· Bryan Ke
Kris Wu faces possible 3 to 10 years in jail if convicted of rape charges at Beijing secret trial
Chinese Canadian rapper and pop star Kris Wu attended his closed-door trial at a court in Beijing last week, with reports saying the former EXO member could receive between three to 10 years of jail time on rape charges. The trial was held at Chaoyang District People’s Court on…
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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.