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· Carl Samson
Woman arrested for robbing Asian restaurant, choking staff in New York
A woman has been arrested in connection with a robbery at an Asian restaurant in Long Island, New York, over the weekend. What happened: Victoria Ogundipe, 27, allegedly left without paying after taking a bag with multiple food items from Kim Wong Chinese Kitchen on Merrick Road…
· Carl Samson
Girl filmed fighting bully of Asian student says she will no longer be expelled
A girl is winning praises on social media for coming after another girl who allegedly bullied a smaller Asian girl at a high school in California. What happened: A video showing the alleged incidents went viral on Instagram this week. In one clip, a white student dubbed as a…
· Ryan General
Stereotypical images of Asians persist in APAC advertising: report
Less than 10% of the most popular visuals accurately represent Asian people and their lived experiences
· Ryan General
Study finds differences in cardiovascular health, risks among Asian American groups
Filipino adults, in particular, show a significantly higher likelihood of having a history of heart attack, coronary artery disease, and stroke compared to Chinese adults
· Carl Samson
Over 60 Asian American, allied groups oppose Section 702 surveillance program
A coalition of 63 Asian American and allied organizations are urging lawmakers to resist the extension of Section 702, a surveillance program believed to disproportionately impact Asian Americans. Driving the news: With Section 702 set to expire at the end of the year, Senate…
· Carl Samson
Washington man accused of trying to invade Asian home pleads not guilty
The man accused of trailing an Asian couple to break into their home in Kent, Washington, has pleaded not guilty to his charges. Background: The incident, which was caught on security video, occurred in the 23800 block of 135th Place SE at around 1 a.m. on Oct. 15. As the couple…
· Carl Samson
2 linked to Romanian crime ring targeting Asians arrested in California
Police in San Jose, California, arrested two suspects linked to a Romanian organized crime group that has been targeting elderly Asians for months. About the suspects: Mogos Constantin, 35, and Renaldo Vaduva, 19, were arrested in connection with 25 separate crimes — including…
· Ryan General
Why ‘passport bros’ seek relationships in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America
“Many passport bros express a sense of disconnection from the dating culture in their home country,” said education expert Dr. James Braham
· Carl Samson
Trio arrested for targeting Asian, Middle Eastern homes in Washington burglaries
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of burglaries that “exclusively targeted” Asian and Middle Eastern families in Washington state. How they were busted: The suspects, aged 21, 29 and 33, were apprehended at a Costco parking lot shortly after…
· Ryan General
Stereotype that East Asians lack creativity impedes promotion in US leadership roles, study suggests
“Some East Asians themselves may embrace this math stereotype and neglect its negative implications for perceived creativity,” says research author Jackson Lu
· Carl Samson
5 arrested for burglaries targeting Asian American homes in Texas
Five people have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries that targeted Asian American homes in several North Texas cities in recent weeks. Where they did it: The suspects, identified as Helmer Patino-Calderon (43), Luis Tafur-Tovar (33), Juan Pinto-Rodriguez…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mass grave of headless skeletons in China linked to largest headhunting massacre in Neolithic Asia
Ancient headless skeletons discovered in mass graves in China, dating back 4,100 years, are believed to be victims of the largest known headhunting massacre in Neolithic Asia. Headless skeletons: According to a study published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological…
· Ryan General
‘Joy Ride’ director Adele Lim says Hollywood opportunities for Asian filmmakers are increasing
“We have these troves of untapped stories, that have the potential to really have a lot of cross-cultural appeal,” Lim said
· Bryan Ke
MLS suspends Kai Wagner for anti-Asian slur directed at Bobby Wood
Major League Soccer has slapped Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner with a three-game suspension for allegedly using an anti-Asian slur directed at New England Revolution striker Bobby Wood during a playoff match. What happened: Wagner, 26, allegedly violated the MLS’…
· Ryan General
Feds: Elected officials among clients of high-end brothels that trafficked Asian women
Three individuals have been arrested and now stand accused of engaging in the exploitation of predominantly Asian women
· Michelle De Pacina
Political newcomer Lily Wu becomes 1st Asian American mayor of Wichita, Kansas
Lily Wu, a political newcomer, won the mayoral election in Wichita, Kansas, becoming the city’s first Asian American mayor. Wu’s victory: Wu ousted current Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple, earning 58% of the vote, according to the final unofficial results. Wu, who had never run…
· Michelle De Pacina
Prince William arrives in Singapore for Asia’s first Earthshot Prize event
Prince William arrived in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize awards, which was held in Asia for the first time. Singapore welcome: Prince William was warmly welcomed at the Changi Airport on Sunday by Singaporeans waving British flags, whom he took pictures with and signed…
· Bryan Ke
Arizona’s first AZ Asian Cultural Festival to become an annual event
Arizona concluded its first-ever AZ Asian Cultural Festival on Sunday, with Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers announcing the plan to make the celebration a yearly event. Key details: The two-day AZ Asian Cultural Festival was held at the Glendale Civic Center of the Art in Glendale,…
· Carl Samson
Man alleged to be part of group targeting Asians in home robberies arrested in Washington
A man believed to be a member of a group that has been targeting Asians in home invasion robberies was arrested in Washington state on Wednesday. Latest incident: The man was arrested in connection with an attempted break-in at a home in the 31000 block of 117th Place Southeast…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man filmed hurling racist insults at Asian passengers on Toronto train
In a recent video uploaded by an anonymous Toronto resident, a white man was captured hurling racist insults at another passenger on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). What happened: At around 9:50 p.m. on Oct. 30, an Asian woman and her fiancé boarded the train at Union…
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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.