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· Michelle De Pacina
Kenneth Mejia makes history as first Asian American elected to citywide office in LA
Kenneth Mejia, a 32-year-old accountant and leftist community activist, made history as the first Filipino American Los Angeles city controller and the first Asian American to assume citywide office at the midterm elections on Nov. 8. His win also marks the first certified…
· Carl Samson
Man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault of senior Asian woman in Massachusetts
Christian M. Lynch, 26, has been arraigned on multiple charges in connection with the kidnapping, torture and rape of a 64-year-old Asian woman in Quincy, Massachusetts, on Saturday. The victim, who was heading to work, was allegedly kidnapped at Wollaston station and forced…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Steel emerges victorious in race riddled with claims of red-baiting, anti-Asian racism
U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel (R, CA-45) will remain congresswoman of California’s 45th District after winning the race against Democrat Jay Chen. The Associated Press called the election in her favor on Monday night after the incumbent candidate widened her lead by more than 13,000…
· Ryan General
New Zealand study finds anti-Asian hate victims more likely to experience anxiety, depression
Researchers from the University of Auckland have found a correlation between experiencing anti-Asian hate and increased anxiety, depressive symptoms and decreased wellbeing. About 40 percent of Asian New Zealanders have experienced racial discrimination and anti-Asian hate since…
· Michelle De Pacina
TikTok sketch depicts difference between Asian American and Asian reactions to cultural appropriation
TikTok user Read Choi depicted the difference between Asian Americans and Asians in their reactions to perceived cultural appropriation. In the video uploaded on Thursday, he points out how Asian Americans react differently to foreigners wearing traditional Korean clothing as…
· Ryan General
Asian American veterans honored at ceremony in New York’s 107th Infantry Memorial
Veterans honored fellow Asian Americans who fought for the United States during a wreath-laying ceremony held on Thursday at the 107th Infantry Memorial in New York City. Soldiers and sailors who attended the gathering wore gold ribbons with the American flag to celebrate Asian…
· Carl Samson
‘A home away from home’: Pan-Asian ‘Asia Mall’ to open in Minnesota
A pan-Asian mall called Asia Mall held its soft launch in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on Thursday. Located at 12160 Technology Drive, the mall currently features several Asian restaurants, Asian food stands and a large Asian grocery store. After a delayed summer debut due to…
· Khier Casino
Asian Americans get big midterm wins but still underrepresented in politics
Shri Thanedar (D) became the first Indian American to represent Michigan, while Aruna Miller (D) became the first Indian American to win the race for lieutenant governor in Maryland. Japanese American Linda Ujifusa (D) and Chinese American Victoria Gu (D) were both elected in…
· Bryan Ke
NYC’s ‘most romantic’ restaurant accused of anti-Asian discrimination
One if by Land, Two if by Sea, a high-end restaurant dubbed one of the most romantic restaurants in New York City, has been called out for alleged racial discrimination against Asian diners. TikTok user Annie (@rokug4n) accuses One if by Land, Two if by Sea of racially…
· Michelle De Pacina
Viral TikTok trend accused of appropriating, sexualizing South Asian culture
A Bollywood dance routine from the 2019 film “Batla House” has gained popularity with non-South Asian creators, who have changed a move from the routine. In the original dance, actor Nora Fatehi drops to the ground to perform a series of hip thrusts. However, non-South Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Over $1 million stolen from Asian American families in targeted robberies, Pennsylvania police say
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating a series of residential burglaries that are believed to have been carried out by three or four people who have stolen a million dollars in cash and property. The burglars have specifically targeted the homes of Asian…
· Carl Samson
Asian man punched, shot with gel pellets by muggers on NYC subway
A 34-year-old Asian man fell victim to a violent attack involving a gel gun at the New York City subway on Sunday, according to reports. A group of muggers believed to be in their late teens or early 20s allegedly punched the victim and shot him with the fake gun, which police…
· Michelle De Pacina
Manila journalists visiting US to interview hate crime victims become targets of anti-Asian hate
Visiting journalists from Manila purportedly became the target of anti-Asian hate just days after they interviewed Filipino victims of similar experiences. According to one of the journalists, Bernadette E. Tamyo, they became the target of hate speech three times on Wednesday…
· Carl Samson
Vancouver couple sentenced to probation for anti-Asian attack
Michel Jean-Jacque Berthiaume, 74, and Astrid Maria Secreve, 76, were each sentenced to 12 months of probation for attacking an Asian Canadian coffee shop manager last year. The incident, which was caught on video, began after the ex-spouses ignored the shop’s COVID-19…
· Carl Samson
Cincinnati man charged with hate crime for anti-Asian attack on student
Darrin Johnson, 26, was charged with federal hate crime on Wednesday in connection with an anti-Asian attack against a University of Cincinnati (UC) student on Aug. 17, 2021. The incident, which occurred in the 200 block of Calhoun Street within the campus, allegedly saw Johnson…
· Carl Samson
Driver charged with manslaughter for killing Asian senior in San Francisco crash
Robert Green, 47, has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and other counts for allegedly killing 66-year-old Huansu He and injuring another woman in a drug-intoxicated collision in San Francisco on Oct. 24. The incident reportedly occurred in the area of 24th Ave. and…
· Grace Kim
From Asian Jim to ‘Blockbuster’ Timmy: Randall Park takes a nostalgic trip as his new Netflix show premieres
A minute-and-a-half-long appearance on a 2013 episode of “The Office” can leave a lasting impression on viewers, as Randall Park would come to find out. For years, the ghost of “Asian Jim” — who was briefly introduced in one of the show’s iconic prank scenes as an Asian version…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Whites and Asians need not apply’: Election mailers show fake hiring ad
Election mailers distributed by the nonprofit organization America First Legal Foundation, which was founded by Donald Trump’s former senior adviser Stephen Miller, claim racial discrimination against Asian and white job applicants. The fake hiring ad's "requirements" say…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asians make up most new immigrants to Canada: study
According to recent data released by Statistics Canada, Asians make up the largest share of new immigrants to Canada by 62%, with India, the Philippines and China being the top three countries of origin for recent immigrants. One major factor for Asian migration to Canada is the…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The View’ co-host blasts affirmative action as ‘downright racist’ against Asian Americans
In light of the landmark affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court of the United States, the hosts of talk show “The View” argued over whether the race-conscious student admissions policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina are unlawful. 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.
Company · Singapore · NASDAQ:GRAB
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.
Company · Singapore · NYSE:SE
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.
Company · Japan · TYO:4911
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.
Company · China · HKEX:0700
Tencent
Tencent ties gaming, messaging, streaming, and social habits to one of Asia's biggest internet companies.
Company · China · NASDAQ:TCOM
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.