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· Carl Samson
Woman videoed going on racist rant on train in Australia
A woman was filmed going on a racist tirade against Asian commuters on a Sydney light rail, demanding that they get off. The incident reportedly occurred on Dulwich Hill Line, somewhere between the Pyrmont Bay and Convention stops near the International Convention Centre. A…
· Khier Casino
High-flying drag queen performance has netizens wondering ‘how there are straight Filipinos’
Thai drag queen Pangina Heals praised the drag performers of the Philippines after a two-day fundraising concert in the city of Makati last week. All proceeds from the show at Baked Studios will benefit Pulse Clinic, a lifestyle clinic in Makati for the LGBTQ community in the…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu expresses support for Amber Heard against ‘public shaming’
Constance Wu, Sakhi for South Asian Women, the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative and several other individuals and activist groups signed an open letter in support of Amber Heard against “public shaming” following the widely televised Depp v. Heard verdict on June 1. In the open…
· Khier Casino
Journalist Andy Ngô loses criminal trial against Oregon journalist John Hacker
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include additional tweets from Andy Ngô following the trial. Journalist Andy Ngô has lost the criminal trial against Portland, Oregon-based journalist John Hacker, who was acquitted of third-degree robbery charges following a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai coconut industry fueled by ‘rampant’ monkey slave labor, investigation reveals
In a press release on Monday, animal advocacy group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called out the meal delivery service company HelloFresh for allegedly obtaining coconut milk from suppliers in Thailand that engage in a “rampant abuse” of monkey slave labor.…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese sailor’s historic voyage across Arctic Ocean shows evidence of global warming
Captain Zhai Mo, a Chinese artist-turned-sailor, has become the first Chinese person to successfully circumnavigate the Arctic Ocean nonstop after returning to Shanghai on Tuesday. The China Institute of Navigation gave Zhai, 54, its Science and Technology Award at a recent…
· Bryan Ke
This Japanese treat has a waiting time of 30 years
Asahiya, a family-run butcher shop founded in the city of Takasago in Japan’s Hyogo prefecture in 1926, has a 30-year waitlist for its world-famous Kobe beef Extreme Croquettes. The store began selling beef croquettes after World War II and became a hit after a report about them…
· Ryan General
Retired Asian captains sue NYPD over alleged promotion bias
Four retired Asian police captains are suing the New York Police Department (NYPD) over alleged bias after they were passed over for promotions beyond the rank of captain. Lawyer John Scola, who represents the plaintiffs, aims to cite in the case a 2018 internal NYPD report that…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix releases trailer for ‘hotter and more exciting’ ‘Singles Inferno 2’
On Tuesday, Netflix released the official trailer for Season 2 of its hit South Korean dating show “Single’s Inferno.” The reality show follows a group of single men and women who are trapped on a deserted island in South Korea as they try to find their match and escape the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Waiter with disability at Korean BBQ restaurant in the Philippines inspires netizens
Runiell Prince B. Waminal Jr., a person with disability (PWD) waiter at a Korean barbecue restaurant in the Philippines, has gone viral on local media. Ericka Patalinghug took to Facebook to share her encounter with the waiter while she dined at the Romantic Baboy Unlimited…
· Carl Samson
Chinese uncle chain-smokes during 26-mile marathon, beats his own record
A 50-year-old Chinese man recently finished a 42-kilometer (approximately 26-mile) marathon in 3.5 hours while smoking cigarettes. The runner, who goes by the moniker “Uncle Chen,” ended the Nov. 6 Xin’anjiang Marathon in three hours, 28 minutes and 45 seconds, ranking 574th out…
· 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…
· William Yuk
Japanese YouTuber recreates ‘Chainsaw Man’ opening using ‘Animal Crossing’
Mashing-up one of the season’s goriest anime with a mellowed-out island sandbox video game might seem like an odd combination, but that’s exactly what one YouTube creator set out to do. On Friday, Twitter user @yo_dakun shared the thumbnail for a video from his YouTube channel…
· Michelle De Pacina
California man attacks Thai restaurant owner’s nephew after being denied free food
A customer was captured on surveillance footage physically attacking the nephew of a Thai restaurant’s owner in Berkeley, California, after he was reportedly denied free food. When the customer ran toward the exit, witnesses in the restaurant acted swiftly to stop him. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man involved in multiple physical altercations with passengers on Los Angeles Metro Rail
In a video circulating online, an Asian man is physically beaten by three men on a Los Angeles Metro Blue Line on Nov. 1. He can be seen being repeatedly punched in the head by a man in a black shirt. He is also thrown to the ground by another man in a black sweater and hit in…
· Ryan General
Woman in China claims strict COVID-19 protocols caused her miscarriage
A woman in China blamed the strict COVID-19 protocols of her residential complex for her miscarriage. Identified only as Lei, the woman, who was reportedly 10 weeks pregnant, failed to receive her treatment in time after she was prevented from leaving her apartment due to an…
· Carl Samson
San Diego launches inaugural ‘United Against Hate Week’
California’s San Diego county will hold its first United Against Hate (UAH) Week starting today. The campaign, which started in 2017 in Bay Area cities, aims to “empower local residents and communities to stand against racism and alter the course of growing intolerance.” San…
· Khier Casino
$2 billion Taipei Twin Towers aims to boost tourism
Construction of the Taipei Twin Towers is now underway with an aim to revitalize the local tourist industry in Taiwan. Plans to build two skyscrapers by Taipei Main Station were announced by Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je and Hsu Kun-tai, chairman of Taiwanese computer maker Clevo…
· Khier Casino
DNC adviser: Lauren Boebert election loss would be ‘gain for OnlyFans’
Democratic Party adviser Kurt Bardella landed in hot water for implying during an MSNBC interview that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R, CO-3) might join OnlyFans should she not be reelected. The South Korean-born DNC adviser spoke with show host Joy Reid about the midterm race between…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Tom and Jerry’ get kawaii for new Japanese animated series
Classic American cartoon duo Tom and Jerry will make their first-ever made-in-Japan series debut on Nov. 11. As cheese is the favorite food of Jerry the mouse, the special project will be released in time for “Cheese Day.” The special feature, which gives the characters an…
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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.