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· Michelle De Pacina
Climate change linked to increase in domestic violence in South Asia, study finds
Rising temperatures caused by climate change has been linked to the substantial rise in domestic violence against women in South Asia, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry on Wednesday. About the study: An international team of researchers collected…
· Carl Samson
Florida woman accused of threatening to run over Asian American woman in racist Maine attack
A Florida woman is facing a civil rights complaint in Maine for allegedly racially attacking and threatening to run over an Asian American woman with her van earlier this month. How it started: Vicki Lush, 66, of St. Port Lucie, got into an argument with the victim at a seafood…
· Isa Peralta
National University of Singapore becomes first Asian university to reach top 10 of QS World University Rankings
A renowned university in Singapore has recently been named one of the top 10 universities in the world and the best institution in Asia. Key details: On Wednesday, leading higher education specialist Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its annual list of the world’s best…
· Carl Samson
Anti-Asian hate crimes dropped in California in 2022, report shows
Hate crimes committed against Asian Americans in California have fallen by 43.3% in the past year, a new government report shows. Findings: Breaking a trend sparked by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian hate crimes in the state dropped from 247 in 2021 to 140 in…
· Ryan General
Rina Sawayama calls out Matty Healy for ‘mocking Asian people’ at Glastonbury show
“Tonight, this goes out to a white man that watches Ghetto Gaggers and mocks Asian people on a podcast. He also owns my masters. I’ve had enough!”
· Bryan Ke
Daughter of accused Asian antiquities trafficker forfeits $12 million as NYC case ends
The civil case concerning accused Asian antiquities trafficker Douglas Latchford came to an end on Thursday after his daughter and sole heir agreed to a settlement that would forfeit millions of dollars from his estate. What happened: The recent settlement marked the end of an…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian population was US’ fastest-growing ethnic group last year due to immigration
The Asian population was the U.S.’ fastest-growing racial or ethnic group last year due to immigration. Asian population growth: According to new population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of the U.S. reportedly grew to 333.2 million people…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino couple holds lavish ‘Crazy Rich Asians’-inspired wedding in Singapore
A Filipino couple went viral after the bride’s sister shared a video of their lavish wedding, which was inspired by the hit 2018 movie “Crazy Rich Asians” held in Singapore. Key details: The video was uploaded to TikTok by user @marygolezmf on Tuesday and has already received…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC repeat offender who hit Asian man with a hammer found guilty
Christian Jeffers, the 49-year-old transgender woman who was arrested for striking an Asian man with a hammer on a Manhattan subway platform last year, was found guilty on multiple charges. The charges: On Wednesday, a jury delivered a guilty verdict in less than a day after…
· Bryan Ke
Sadistic monkey torture ring spanning Asia, US, UK uncovered by year-long investigation
A year-long investigation has uncovered a sadistic ring in which people produce videos of monkeys being tortured to later sell to buyers in several parts of the world, including the United States, United Kingdom and Asia. Key details: BBC World Service was able to track down…
· Ryan General
Asian businesses in Georgia county call for action as they are targeted by burglaries
Saigon Services owner John Dang lamented how the attack on his business appeared to have been done by individuals who are “very professional”
· Michelle De Pacina
Man arrested for violent hate crime attack on Asian man during basketball game in California
A man from Ontario, California, was arrested for an alleged hate crime attack on an Asian man during a basketball game in Azusa. What happened: Sebastian Espinosa, 27, is accused of beating up a 34-year-old Asian man during a basketball game at Memorial Park in the 300 block of…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Indian woman calls dog home with clothes hanger in hand like a true Asian mom
An Indian woman went viral on TikTok after a user filmed her calling her loose Pomeranian dog back home while holding a clothes hanger. Key details: The video, which only runs for 14 seconds, has garnered over 823,000 views since it was uploaded to TikTok by user @fttinnabilh…
· Carl Samson
Man arrested for fatally stabbing senior Asian woman who was exercising in San Diego park
A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing an Asian woman to death in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood on Monday. How it happened: The attack reportedly occurred while the victim, aged 65, was exercising at the Central Avenue Mini Park on Central Avenue at around 8:20…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man who attacked 75-year-old Asian neighbor in his Las Vegas home faces hate crime charges
The man who violently attacked a 75-year-old man in his garage in southwest Las Vegas is now facing hate crime charges. Hate crime: On Friday, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson announced that the misdemeanor battery charge against Christian Lentz, 44, has been…
· Bryan Ke
Asian elder punched in the face unprovoked in broad daylight in LA Chinatown
An Asian man was punched in the face in Los Angeles’ Chinatown on Friday in what witness described as an unprovoked attack. The incident occurred on North Broadway in Los Angeles, in front of the dragon gate on June 16, Lynn Nguyen, a librarian at the Chinatown Library, told…
· Carl Samson
Group of men wanted for anti-Asian attack on UCLA student
UCLA police are looking for a group of young men who allegedly attacked an Asian female student just outside the campus over the weekend. How it happened: The group of six, aged 17 to 21, drove by the victim and her friends in the 400 block of Gayley Avenue at around 12:55 p.m.…
· Chandler Treon
Subtle Asian Baking founder Kat Lieu is building community through shared culture and tasty treats
Kat Lieu, creator of Subtle Asian Baking, talks trolls, appropriation and the joys of online community and content creation. Craving Asian baked treats during the COVID-19 pandemic and inspired by the popular Facebook group Subtle Asian Traits, Lieu founded Subtle Asian Baking…
· Daniel Anderson
Upcoming rom-com ‘Worth the Wait’ stars all-Asian cast including Lana Condor, Ross Butler
An all-Asian ensemble cast has been announced for the upcoming indie romantic comedy “Worth the Wait.” The cast: Lana Condor (“To All the Boys” franchise), Andrew Koji (“Bullet Train“), Ross Butler (“Shazam! Fury of the Gods“), Sung Kang (“Fast and Furious” franchise) and Élodie…
· Ryan General
Japan’s Funa Nakayama becomes first Asian woman on cover of Thrasher magazine
Tokyo skateboarding prodigy Funa Nakayama has broken new ground as the first Asian woman to ever grace the cover of Thrasher magazine. Cover girl: The cover showcases the 17-year-old’s impressive skills, with the image capturing her mid-grind along a handrail at the iconic…
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Company · Japan · TYO:2801
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.