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· Ryan General
Japan’s Supreme Court rules against government’s restroom restrictions for transgender employee
“All people should have the right to live their lives in a society based on their own sexual identities”
· Isa Peralta
5 upcoming Asian indie video games we can’t wait to play
If you’re currently updating your video game wishlist and need some indie game recommendations, look no further. Below, we’ve listed five upcoming wholesome games that either feature Asian culture or were developed by Asian game studios. From heartwarming adventure games to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: TikTok user calls out Asian women’s ‘internalized racism’ against dating Asian men
Filipino American dancer and choreographer Darrell Rivera is being praised on TikTok for speaking out against Asian women’s prejudice and “internalized racism” when it comes to dating men of their own race. “Internalized racism”: In a TikTok video posted by the “Egg and Bean…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Man gets ignored by customers while trying to rob Atlanta nail salon
The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who was ignored while trying to rob a nail salon on July 3. What happened: A security camera captured the man entering Nail First, a nail salon in Atlanta, with his hand inside a bag, seemingly…
· Ryan General
Japanese researchers develop app that can detect pain in cats
Pet owners can access the app by signing up for an account using the company’s website
· Michelle De Pacina
Billionaire LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong sells San Diego Union-Tribune
Billionaire media proprietor Patrick Soon-Shiong has sold the San Diego Union-Tribune (U-T) to competing local newspaper company MediaNews Group for an undisclosed amount. MediaNews Group’s announcement: The sale, which was reportedly finalized on Monday, was lauded by the…
· Daniel Anderson
ENHYPEN are Pokémon trainers in new collaborative single ‘One and Only’
K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has released a new single titled “One and Only” in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. About the collaboration: The new single is part of a project from The Pokémon Company called “Pokémon Music Collective,” which aims to create music “inspired by the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Burger King Thailand introduces ‘real cheeseburger’ with 20 cheese slices, no meat
Fast-food chain Burger King has added a burger with 20 slices of cheese and no meat to its menu in Thailand. About the burger: On Sunday, Burger King Thailand introduced its new menu item “The Real Cheeseburger.” The sandwich notably features 20 sheets of American cheese.
· Bryan Ke
Man slammed online for complaining about $40,000 dowry set by his girlfriend’s parents
A Chinese man from Zhenyuan County in Gansu province was ridiculed online after complaining about the dowry that his girlfriend’s parents set for him to pay before they could marry. What happened: The man, identified only by his surname Liu, lodged his complaint with the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Bay area tech company sued for $20 million over ‘culture of prejudice against Asians’
A tech company based in San Jose, California, is facing a $20 million wrongful-termination lawsuit for allegedly firing an Asian employee due to its “culture of prejudice against Asians.” The lawsuit: Lumentum Operations, a telecommunications equipment commercial company, fired…
· Bryan Ke
Judge grants bail to Indian, Pakistani ‘PUBG’ couple days after their arrest
A Pakistani and Indian couple who has made headlines for meeting while gaming online and were arrested for violating India’s immigration laws have been granted bail. What happened: Seema Ghulam Haider, a 27-year-old Pakistani woman, was arrested on Tuesday for illegally entering…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Let’s not just let this go this time’: Taiwan faces #MeToo wave sparked by Netflix hit
Hit Taiwanese Netflix show “Wave Makers” has set off a #MeToo movement in Taiwan, with allegations rocking the island nation’s media and political circles. “Wave Makers”: The Netflix series follows a team of campaign staff members of a fictional Taiwanese political party as they…
· Ryan General
‘Joy Ride’ director Adele Lim responds to critic who said her film ‘targets white people’
“#JoyRide is embarrassing. Incredibly unpleasant… Objectifies men, targets white people. All shock value, ‘look at me’ attitude”
· Ryan General
Watch: Asian American student defends his stance against affirmative action in interview
“To have a blanket policy where everybody’s race is considered, regardless of individual circumstances, I don’t think that’s appropriate”
· Bryan Ke
Remembering Asiana Airlines Flight 214: The 1st fatal crash of a Boeing 777 10 years later
Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of the fatal crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214, an accident that killed three people and left almost 50 passengers seriously injured on July 6, 2013. What happened: Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 flight 214 was meant to arrive at San Francisco…
· Carl Samson
Ashwagandha: The wonders of and warnings against the latest ‘miracle herb’
Over the last few years, there has been an explosion of interest in what some believe is a shrub with magical properties. Native to India, the Middle East and Northern Africa, ashwagandha — scientific name Withania somnifera — has been used to make capsules, gummies and patches…
· Ryan General
Women’s History Museum director steps down amid investigation into former workers’ retaliation claims
I’m concerned that if the Washington Post continues with this type of media attention, it could potentially detract from the amazing story that the SAWHM project represents
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun denies wrongdoing, apologizes for sex scandal
Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun has spoken out regarding allegations that he coerced a woman to have an abortion after he got her pregnant. The allegations: Days after the allegations against Xukun first surfaced online via an entertainment blogger, the accuser, referred to as “Ms…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Chinese auntie brings rice cooker on high-speed rail train to serve fresh meal
A Chinese auntie recently went viral on TikTok after she was filmed scooping freshly cooked rice out of a rice cooker she brought on a high-speed rail train in China. Key details: The hilarious moment was reportedly filmed aboard a train in Chongqing on June 30.
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese man wins lawsuit against company who fired him for failing to run 3 miles in 30 mins
A Chinese man has won his lawsuit against a manufacturing company for firing him over his failure to finish a 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) race in 30 minutes. Wrongful termination: The employee, identified as Liu from Suzhou City, Jiangsu province, filed a lawsuit against the Chinese…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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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.