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· Michelle De Pacina
Prosecutors urge no bail for ‘sociopathic’ billionaire charged in $1 billion fraud scheme
Prosecutors have demanded Guo Wengui, the Chinese billionaire charged in a $1 billion fraud scheme, be denied bail to ensure that he will not flee or engage in illegal business while awaiting trial. Guo, whose real name is Ho Wan Kwok, was arrested last month in connection with…
· Bryan Ke
S. Korean prosecutors seek Do Kwon’s extradition after Montenegro airport arrest
South Korean prosecutors are working with Montenegro authorities to extradite Do Kwon to South Korea, but the United States is also chasing after the crypto fugitive. Kwon, whose real name is Kwon Do-hyung, was arrested at Podgorica Airport in Montenegro on Thursday after he and…
· Daniel Anderson
Havana Rose Liu joins John Cho, Lukita Maxwell in horror flick ‘They Listen’
Havana Rose Liu has been added to the cast of Blumhouse Sony’s upcoming horror film “They Listen.” Liu is best known for her work on the Hulu thriller “No Exit.” Her other notable credits include a recurring role on Netflix’s “The Chair,” opposite Sandra Oh, and A24’s “The Sky…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese drama apologizes for using photo of BLACKPINK’s Rosé to depict sex worker
The production team behind the Chinese drama “Justice in the Dark” has apologized for using a picture of BLACKPINK’s Rosé to depict a sex worker. The apology came after a screenshot of the photo used in a “Justice in the Dark” episode began circulating online, igniting outrage…
· Bryan Ke
S. Korean prosecutors confirm team traveled to Serbia in hunt for crypto fugitive Do Kwon
The hunt for the co-founder of defunct cryptocurrencies Luna and TerraUSD (UST), Do Kwon, continues as South Korean prosecutors confirmed a team recently traveled to Serbia to ask for help. The Balkan nation came up in several reports in December as the place where Kwon, whose…
· Bryan Ke
TerraUSD founder Do Kwon may be hiding in Serbia, prosecutors say
Before you read: Interpol issues red notice for Luna, TerraUSD co-founder Do Kwon Luna crashes below $3 after S. Korea issues arrest warrant for Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon South Korean prosecutors believe Do Kwon, the co-founder of the defunct cryptocurrencies Luna and…
· Ryan General
Man’s ‘animosity towards South Asians’ led to murder of cab driver in Canada, prosecutors say
Okoth Obeing, who is accused of killing taxi driver Balvir Toor in Canada in 2020, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder on the opening day of his trial in the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench. Crown prosecutor Chantal Boutin told Judge Joan McKelvey during the trial on…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: OMEGA X takes legal action against label; BIBI releases first full album; The Rose rocks Seattle
So much happened in the K-pop world this week. Boy group OMEGA X took unprecedented action and held their own press conference to detail alleged incidents of physical, verbal and sexual abuse from their company CEO. The K-pop group are terminating their contracts, trademarking…
· Michelle De Pacina
Baltimore prosecutors drop charges against Adnan Syed in 1999 murder of ex-girlfriend
On Tuesday, the Baltimore City State Attorney’s Office dropped the charges against Adnan Syed, who was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in 1999. According to the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, the state’s attorney reportedly dropped the charges due…
· Khier Casino
Prosecutors request new murder trial for ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed citing new evidence
Prosecutors in Baltimore City have asked a judge to overturn the conviction of Adnan Syed, who was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in 1999. The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office and Syed’s lawyers said prosecutors failed to disclose evidence to Syed’s…
· Daniel Anderson
Alleged leak of Bella Poarch’s ‘Build A B*tch’ remix with BLACKPINK’s Rosé goes viral
An alleged leak of Bella Poarch’s “Build A B*tch” remix featuring BLACKPINK’s Rosé has gone viral. The leak features verses purportedly written by Rosé and her vocals on the chorus, which remains the same. Fans pieced together that Rosé met Poarch and “Build A B*tch” co-writer…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop band The Rose announces ‘Heal Together’ world tour dates and deal with Far East Movement label
K-pop band The Rose announced the dates for their upcoming world tour “Heal Together” on Monday. They also announced a partnership with Far East Movement label Transparent Arts. The “Heal Together” tour takes its name from the band’s upcoming first full-length album “Heal” and…
· Ryan General
Singapore says those ‘engaging in gay sex’ will not be prosecuted despite archaic law that bans it
Singapore Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said in an interview on BBC’s “Hardtalk” that their government will not prosecute citizens under its colonial-era law against consensual same-sex sexual relations. Section 377A of Singapore’s penal code criminalizes acts of “gross…
· Jane Nam
Ken Rhee, facing prosecution for going to Ukraine to fight: It would be ‘a crime not to help’
Former South Korean Navy SEAL turned YouTuber Ken Rhee claims he has no regrets fighting in Ukraine and says it would have been a “crime” not to use his military experience to help. In an interview with AFP, Rhee compared his decision to saving a drowning person to illustrate…
· Ryan General
Korean YouTuber-turned-Ukraine fighter Rhee Ken under prosecution for violating passport law
Korean special forces officer-turned-YouTuber Ken Rhee is now under prosecution for passport law violation after traveling to Ukraine in March to fight against the Russian invasion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Rhee of violating the passport law as he disregarded a…
· Ryan General
Rising golf star Rose Zhang becomes first student athlete to sign NIL deal with Adidas
World No. 1 amateur golfer Rose Zhang has signed an NIL (name, image and likeness) deal with sports apparel brand Adidas. As part of the deal, the 19-year-old Stanford University first-year student will be featured in Adidas’ marketing campaign and must wear Adidas gear on the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese woman stabbed over 20 times in Auckland by her ex-business partner, prosecutor says
Elizabeth Zhong, a 55-year-old businesswoman, was stabbed over 20 times before her body was found in the trunk of her car in New Zealand on Nov. 28 last year. Fang Sun, her 48-year-old former business partner, was shortly after charged with her murder and appeared at Auckland’s…
· Carl Samson
Parents sue Pennsylvania police, local prosecutors for fatal shooting of son Christian Hall
The parents of Christian Hall, the 19-year-old fatally shot by Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in December 2020, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the agency and two prosecutors with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office last Wednesday. The suit, which was filed…
· Ryan General
Influencer harassed with disturbing, threatening messages because she resembles Blackpink’s Rosé
Korean American influencer Allissa Shin received online hate after social media users noticed her resemblance to Rosé, a member of the popular K-pop group Blackpink. While she mostly tried to ignore the hateful comments, a recent ordeal that involved her and her loved ones’…
· Carl Samson
Ex-officer Tou Thao ignored bystanders’ pleas to help George Floyd, prosecutors claim
Tou Thao, one of three former police officers charged with George Floyd’s death, ignored bystanders who pleaded for help, prosecutors alleged. Thao and fellow ex-cops J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are all charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care. Thao and…
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Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.
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 · 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.
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.
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.
Nintendo · Gaming · TYO:7974
If your kid wants Mario Kart, Nintendo still has the advantage.
If Switch 2 ends up in your living room, Nintendo is betting you keep coming back for Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, downloads, and online play even after the box gets pricier.
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.
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.
Explainer · Nintendo
Your next Switch 2 costs more. Mario is why Nintendo thinks you still pay.
The question is not just whether people buy Nintendo Switch 2 once. It is whether they keep buying back into Nintendo after Nintendo Switch 2 gets more expensive.