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· Michelle De Pacina
Deep Fried Pho among finalists at Texas State Fair’s 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards
Deep Fried Pho is among the five savory finalists at Texas State Fair’s 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards. About the food: Deep Fried Pho, made by Michelle Le, is a combination of the traditional Vietnamese comfort food and the southern tradition of fried food. The pho ingredients —…
· Ryan General
These AI-powered robotic pets from China are now for sale
Experts noted that while AI pets can provide companionship with minimal maintenance, they cannot replicate the intricate experiences that come with caring for a living being
· Bryan Ke
‘Uguisu no fun’ explained: Why Japanese people use bird poop facials
Did you know that many Japanese people have been using bird poop as part of their facial regimen for centuries? What it is: Known as the “geisha facial,” or uguisu no fun in Japan, this facial mask treatment uses droppings from the Japanese bush warbler, a breed of nightingale…
· Michelle De Pacina
Historic Maui town of Lahaina nearly destroyed by raging wildfires in Hawaii
The historic Lahaina town in West Maui, Hawaii, has been nearly reduced to rubble as the wildfires send residents jumping into the harbor water to escape the fast-moving flames. The emergency proclamation: Since Tuesday, the flames have ripped through the historic town,…
· Carl Samson
Career criminal accused of stabbing Asian passenger nearly 20 times in Seattle train attack
A man with convictions dating back to 2002 is facing new charges after allegedly stabbing a Seattle light rail passenger last month. What happened: The incident, which was caught on security video, occurred near Othello Station on July 21. The victim, identified as Tin Vi Pham,…
· Ryan General
TikToker who said she didn’t feel safe in SF after attack is now facing backlash for past anti-Asian tweets
“Asian is not a race, it is a disgrace #sorryboutmyevilness,” she purportedly tweeted in 2011
· Bryan Ke
Studio Ghibli announces ‘The Boy and the Heron’ movie program containing film’s secret details
Studio Ghibli is releasing a movie program for its latest film, “The Boy and the Heron.” The announcement: Japanese film distributor TOHO announced in a tweet on Monday that an official pamphlet for Studio Ghibli’s “The Boy and the Heron” (“Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka,” or “How Do…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese woman jailed for overstaying in Singapore to help son’s education tells court it’s ‘worth it’
A Chinese mother who was recently arrested for overstaying her long-term visit pass in Singapore by seven years to support her son claimed that it was “worth it.” Key details: Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) arrested Kang Lihong, 48, at her Singapore…
· Carl Samson
‘I’m training like crazy’: Chinese ‘Elon Musk’ gears up for Mark Zuckerberg fight
Yilong Ma, Elon Musk’s viral Chinese doppelgänger, has been “training” for the world’s richest man’s unofficial fight against fellow tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg — in case his look-alike struggles. What’s going on: Musk, 52, first declared on Twitter, now known as X, that he…
· Michelle De Pacina
Pioneering study aims to help Asian Americans, Asian Canadians prevent and treat Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine are leading a first-of-its-kind international study of Alzheimer’s to help prevent and treat the disease in people of Asian ancestry. About the study: The Asian Cohort for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACAD) is…
· Ryan General
Indian American teen raises over $10,000 for victims of deadly Odisha train accident
‘I believe a little goes a long way, and hopefully, this is a good start to it,’ said Dhariwal
· Ryan General
Banned George Takei ‘The Twilight Zone’ episode now available to stream
CBS made the decision to ban the episode following complaints from the Japanese American community as its broadcast coincided with the U.S. involvement in a new war against another Asian country
· Michelle De Pacina
2 Navy sailors arrested for providing sensitive US military information to China
Two California-based Navy sailors have been arrested and charged for releasing sensitive U.S. military information to Chinese intelligence officers. Jinchao Wei: Jinchao Wei, a 22-year-old sailor assigned to the USS Essex, was arrested on Wednesday when he arrived for work at…
· Ryan General
‘Pink Renaissance’: The ‘Barbiecore’ trend is empowering a feminist movement in China
More and more women are using hot pink to accentuate their tan features, rejecting outdated norms
· Isa Peralta
‘Loki’ Season 2 trailer gives 1st look at Ke Huy Quan’s MCU debut
Marvel recently released the official trailer for “Loki” Season 2, providing a first look at Ke Huy Quan’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. About the series: “Loki,” which was created by Michael Waldron for Disney+, first premiered on June 9, 2021. The show takes place after…
· Isa Peralta
Humanity fights back against aliens in Apple TV+’s ‘Invasion’ Season 2 trailer
Apple TV recently shared the official trailer for the upcoming season of its hit sci-fi drama series, “Invasion.” About the series: “Invasion” shows an alien invasion through the various perspectives of different people.
· Ryan General
Meet Flossie Wong-Staal, an Asian American trailblazer in AIDS research
Wong-Staal became the first scientist to clone HIV and understand its genetic functions, ultimately proving that HIV is the cause of AIDS
· Michelle De Pacina
Rice markets could face global crisis due to India’s export ban, Thailand’s low rainfall
Rice markets could face a global crisis as India bans rice exports and Thailand experiences a spate of low rainfall. India’s export ban: Last month, the Indian government banned exports of non-basmati white rice in efforts to save the nation’s rising domestic markets and ensure…
· Bryan Ke
The ‘Asian squat,’ explained: Why others can’t do it
Not everyone can effectively pull off the perfect “Asian squat,” as some experts believe it has something to do with a person’s body shape or lack of ankle flexibility. In a nutshell: The Asian squat is essentially a deep-squatting position in which a person’s soles are flat on…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘This is the change we’ve longed for’: US’ 1st help center for Thai workers opens in LA
The United States’ first help center for Thai migrant workers has opened in Los Angeles. About the help center: On Wednesday, the Thai Community Development Center (CDC) opened a first-of-its-kind help center in Second Home Hollywood for the 28th anniversary of freedom for Thai…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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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.