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· Carl Samson
Supreme Court kills affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court today struck down affirmative action programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC), ending a nearly decade-long legal battle that placed Asian Americans at the center of national discourse. The decision: The court ruled that the…
· Bryan Ke
Costco confirms it is cracking down on membership sharing
Costco is now cracking down on its membership program after noticing an increase in non-members using cards that do not belong to them. Key details: The warehouse club retailer said on Friday that non-members have been using cards that belong to paying members at Costco’s newly…
· Ryan General
Want four extra arms? Japanese scientists create wearable, spider-like robotic appendages
“In the future, we might see wings growing out of people’s backs, or drones attached to people”
· Daniel Anderson
Jason Scott Lee confirms cameo role in ‘Lilo and Stitch’ live-action remake
Jason Scott Lee, who voiced David Kawena in the 2002 animated “Lilo and Stitch” film, has confirmed his involvement in the upcoming live-action remake. The announcement: During an appearance on the “Kyle Meredith With…” podcast, Lee revealed that he will make an appearance as…
· Bryan Ke
Do Kwon, TerraForm Labs’ $26 million in assets frozen in Switzerland: report
Cryptocurrency assets tied to Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon and other key figures have reportedly been frozen in Switzerland just a few weeks after Kwon was sentenced to prison in Montenegro. Latest development: Swiss authorities reportedly froze about $26 million worth of…
· Editorial Staff
TikTok confirms it stores some US user data in China
Amid heightened scrutiny by U.S. officials over national security fears, TikTok on Thursday confirmed that it stores some of its U.S. users’ data in China. What TikTok said previously: In his testimony at a House hearing in March, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew stated that “American…
· Ryan General
Disturbing messages from man accused of pushing woman to her death in Germany shared by Thai chatmate
A woman living in Thailand has shared chilling online messages she purportedly received from the man who would later be accused of sexually assaulting and killing one woman and injuring another in Germany. Online chatmate: Chanidtha Khumpuok was playing an online game several…
· Ryan General
‘The Little Mermaid’ a hit in the Philippines despite lukewarm reception in China, S. Korea
The film’s success in the Philippines can be attributed to several factors, including Filipino filmgoers’ adoration for Bailey and her portrayal of Ariel
· Bryan Ke
Alibaba appoints Brooklyn Nets billionaire owner Joseph Tsai as new chairman
Taiwanese Canadian billionaire Joseph Tsai will be replacing Daniel Zhang, the Chinese e-commerce’s former chairman and CEO, as Alibaba’s new and incoming chairman as the company undergoes major changes. What you need to know: Tsai, a co-founder of Alibaba who also owns the…
· Ryan General
Video: Restaurant’s staff sent flying into the air during powerful storm in China
Strong winds in China’s central Hubei Province sent several men soaring through the air while they desperately clinged to a restaurant’s outdoor canopy. Caught on film: The incident, which was captured on video and has since gone viral on Chinese social media, shows powerful…
· Carl Samson
Recent college grad from Illinois is thrown to her death by US man near German castle
A woman from Naperville, Illinois, traveling with a friend in Germany was assaulted and killed by a U.S. man last week, according to reports. How it started: Eva Liu, 21, and her friend, Kelsey Chang, 22, went on a hike on Wednesday near Bavaria’s Marienbrücke bridge, which…
· Bryan Ke
Max exec confirms ‘Velma’ Season 2 is happening
Mindy Kaling’s poorly received animated series “Velma” has been renewed for another season on Max, formerly known as HBO Max. Key details: Suzanna Makkos, Max and Adult Swim’s executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation, confirmed the renewal during her…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hong Kong protest song vanishes from social media and music platforms
The popular Hong Kong protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” has disappeared from several music streaming services and social media platforms. About the anthem: The unofficial protest anthem became widely known and sung during the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
· Iris Jung
Watch: Filipino fisherman gives soul-stirring performance on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Filipino fisherman Roland Abante earned a standing ovation for his stunning performance on “America’s Got Talent” (“AGT”). A soul-stirring performance: In a video uploaded to “AGT’s” YouTube channel on Tuesday night, Abante can be seen singing a cover of “When a Man Loves a…
· Daniel Anderson
Interview: Stephanie Poetri on her new song’s edgier sound, artist she’s most excited to see perform
Indonesian American singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri challenges the notion of astrological influence on love and relationships in her latest single, “Astrologically Illogical.” Despite being a Taurus herself and living in the star-studded city of Los Angeles, Poetri approaches…
· Michelle De Pacina
Study: Most Asian Americans agree with affirmative action, but not for college admissions
Only one in five Asian adults believe race and ethnicity should be a factor in college admissions decisions, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. Affirmative action: On Thursday, the think tank released new data on Asian Americans’ views regarding affirmative…
· Chandler Treon
Asian American student with 1590 SAT score blames affirmative action for rejections from 6 colleges
An Asian American student from Florida with a 1590 SAT score who was rejected from six elite universities has joined the Supreme Court case seeking to end race-based admissions. About the student: Jon Wang, an 18-year-old student with a 4.65 high school GPA and a perfect score…
· Bryan Ke
Canada’s favorite Asian grocery chain T&T Supermarket is coming to the US
T&T Supermarket, Canada’s leading Asian grocery chain, is finally opening a branch in the U.S. The location: Announced on Thursday, the first-ever T&T store in the U.S. will open in Bellevue, Washington, in the summer of 2024.
· Bryan Ke
‘The Little Mermaid’ flops in China, S. Korea as moviegoers pick on Ariel’s skin color
Disney’s live-action adaptation of 1989 animated film “The Little Mermaid” performed poorly in the Chinese and South Korean markets, with some moviegoers expressing disappointment in Ariel being played by a Black actor. What happened: “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob…
· Daniel Anderson
HYBE announces idol competition program to form new girl group
Belift Lab, a subsidiary label of South Korean entertainment company HYBE, is launching an idol competition program to find members for a new girl group. Scheduled to premiere on June 30, “R U Next?” will consist of 10 episodes and will air every Friday on South Korean TV…
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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.
Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.
Company · Indonesia · IDX:GOTO
GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
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 · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
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 · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
Rakuten touches shopping, memberships, points, streaming, and platform habits that affect how people actually spend.
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.