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· Carl Samson
Delaware police warn against South American ‘crime tourists’ targeting Asian American homes
Police in New Castle County, Delaware, are warning against “South American theft groups” (SATG) that allegedly target Asian American homes in a trend that has now been reported in multiple states. What SATGS are: SATGs, also known as South American “crime tourists,” are highly…
· Bryan Ke
‘Beef,’ ‘Fire Island,’ 7 Asian actors receive 2023 Emmy nominations
This year’s Primetime Emmy Award nominees were recently announced, with Asian nominees including Kumail Nanjiani, Padma Lakshmi, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and Joel Kim Booster, among others. About the announcement: Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma and “Community” star Yvette…
· Editorial Staff
The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey
A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. About the report: The report, titled “Expat Nations 2023,” was published by Internations, which bills itself as the largest global community…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Boston man arrested for assaulting, spitting at couple in NYC anti-Asian attack
A Boston man has been arrested in connection with an anti-Asian attack against a couple in Manhattan, New York, on May 23. What happened: The couple, a 39-year-old man and 39-year-old woman, were getting into an Uber on West 32nd Street at around 1:30 a.m. when Marc Jensen, 33,…
· Carl Samson
NYC career criminal sentenced to 12 years for striking Asian man with hammer
A woman who brutally attacked an Asian man with a hammer on a Manhattan subway platform last year has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Ruling and sentencing: Christian Jeffers, 49, was found guilty on June 21 of first-degree attempted assault as a hate crime, second-degree…
· Ryan General
Tech industry faces spate of lawsuits from Asian Americans who allege workplace bias
“If we want to see something change, we have to do something about it”
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
1st Asian American woman-owned bookstore in NYC receives more than $300,000 in donations after fire damage
Yu & Me Books, the first Asian American woman-owned bookstore in New York City, has received more than $300,000 in donations after a fire destroyed the store. What happened: A fire broke out in a residential unit directly above the bookstore in the city’s Chinatown on July 4,…
· Carl Samson
Asian man, 86, killed by scooter-riding gunman in NYC multiple shooting
An 86-year-old Asian man was fatally shot by a scooter-riding gunman in a shooting rampage that injured three others in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, on Saturday. What happened: The shooter, who was riding an illegal scooter, first shot a 21-year-old man in the shoulder at…
· Carl Samson
Asian woman, 63, shoved to death in San Francisco attack
An Asian senior succumbed to her injuries after being pushed to the ground by an unknown woman in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood on Monday. The attack: The victim was walking in the area of 3rd Street and Egbert Avenue at around 6:40 p.m. when the suspect pushed her from…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
University of Texas Police Department swears in first Asian American, woman chief
Eve Stephens made history on Wednesday after she was sworn in as chief of the University of Texas at Austin Police Department, making her the first woman and Asian American appointed to the role. Key details: Stephens, who has nearly 24 years of leadership experience with the…
· Ryan General
Early humans reached Southeast Asia over 80,000 years ago, new findings suggest
The discovery pushes the timeline of homo sapiens’ arrival in the region by at least 20,000 years back
· Michelle De Pacina
These TikTok users believe they can change their race to ‘become’ Asian
The viral acronym “RCTA” on TikTok refers to a community of people who believe they can change from one race to another. What is RCTA?: The acronym RCTA stands for “race change to another.” An alternative to the term is “ECTA,” which means “ethnicity change to another.”
· Isa Peralta
5 Asian indie video games you should play this summer
As the video game industry continues to grow, more and more developers from all over the world have taken on the challenge of creating their own unique games. If you’re looking for something to help you pass the time this summer, check out the following list of wholesome indie…
· Ryan General
Asians who celebrated SCOTUS decision on affirmative action get attacked on social media
“I told my daughter that today is a big day. They’ve ended affirmative action,” tweets Asian Wave Alliance President Yiatin Chu
· Carl Samson
Las Vegas man charged for attacking Asian senior to undergo mental health evaluation
The man charged with hate crimes for the attack on his 75-year-old Asian American neighbor has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Judge’s order: Christian Lentz, 44, is facing charges of residential burglary and elder abuse, both as hate crimes, for the assault…
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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.