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· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India reject China’s new South China Sea map
The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and India have rejected China’s newly released map asserting sovereignty over the South China Sea. About the new map: The map includes a U-shaped line covering most of the South China Sea, a region marked by disputes and significant…
· Carl Samson
Asian woman sues Los Angeles Metro for failing to help her during attack
An Asian woman who fell victim to what she believes was an attack against her race during a ride in Los Angeles’ Metro in May is now suing the transportation system for allegedly failing to help her. Background: The incident occurred on the northbound A Line near Compton Station…
· Daniel Anderson
Meet hello82, a K-pop entertainment brand connecting idols and their fans
With over 140,000 fervent K-pop enthusiasts gathering at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, KCON LA 2023 proved to be one of the grandest K-pop celebrations worldwide. A single-day convention ticket was $30, granting fans entry to the…
· Michelle De Pacina
This 90-year-old Japanese mountain climber reached Mt. Fuji’s peak in a wheelchair
Japanese alpinist Yuichiro Miura reached the summit of Mt. Fuji with his friends and family after three days of ascending in a specially designed mountaineering wheelchair. The climb: Miura, 90, previously became the oldest person to conquer Mount Everest at age 80 in 2013. This…
· Bryan Ke
Thai security guard successfully fends off python, proceeds to win $85K lottery after
A lucky Thai factory security guard won the lottery after successfully fighting off a python that attacked him in his sleep. What happened: Recounting the mind-blowing series of events to Thai media on Aug. 23, Sarayut Malachan, 68, said he managed to fend off the python after…
· Carl Samson
Slain UNC-Chapel Hill professor remembered as ‘brilliant’, ‘one of the kindest’ in campus vigil
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) held a vigil on Wednesday to honor the memory of professor Zijie Yan, who was fatally shot on campus earlier this week. Background: Yan, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, was…
· Carl Samson
Nikki Haley is most feared candidate by Biden campaign: report
Among Republican presidential candidates, former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley strikes the most fear unto Joe Biden’s campaign team, according to an insider. Driving the news: Haley, 51, is the only woman and one of three Indian Americans in the GOP’s…
· Bryan Ke
Socially connected people are likelier to see robots as having human traits: study
New research has found that individuals who are more connected socially are likely to experience robot anthropomorphism, or humans viewing robots as having human-like traits. Key details: The research, conducted by Chinese co-authors Jianning Dang and Li Liu, was published in…
· Editorial Staff
Deep Fried Pho wins big at the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Awards
Deep fried pho is gaining more recognition after winning big at the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Awards. Key details: On Monday, the State Fair of Texas announced the winners of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards. The annual competition has been around since 2005.
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Man braves narrow street drain to save kittens during heavy rain in Malaysia
A Malaysian man is being called a hero for submerging his entire body in dirty rainwater to save a couple of trapped kittens. What happened: The brave act was filmed and later shared by Noreenrizan, the owner of pet supply store Kittycat Grocery in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Singaporean ex-teacher explains why she became an OnlyFans creator
Chanel Yui, a former secondary school teacher in Singapore, recently talked about her journey to becoming an OnlyFans creator after leaving a career in education. Shifting to OnlyFans: In a TikTok video uploaded on Aug. 10, Yui describes her shift to OnlyFans as a form of…
· Ryan General
Japan’s newest billionaire is a college dropout who built a global udon noodle empire
In his words, it was an “emotional experience of food” that led him to pursue his own noodle venture
· Michelle De Pacina
Meta shuts down thousands of accounts linked to Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ campaign
Security researchers at Meta have identified and exposed a four-year-long propaganda campaign that they have linked to the Chinese government. Removing the “Spamouflage” campaign: Meta removed 7,704 Facebook accounts, 954 Facebook pages, 15 Facebook groups and 15 Instagram…
· Michelle De Pacina
Multi-billion-dollar SF start-up Scale AI accused of exploiting Filipino workers
U.S. tech company Scale AI is being accused of failing to abide by labor standards for its workers living abroad in the Philippines, according to new Washington Post report. About Scale AI: Scale AI, a $7 billion San Francisco-based start-up, is one of several American AI…
· Michelle De Pacina
Foxconn’s billionaire founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan’s 2024 presidency
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announced that he would run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential elections. Gou’s bid: Gou’s independent entry into the January race comes after previous failed attempts to lead the opposition party, the Kuomintang KMT. Earlier this…
· Carl Samson
Apple warns users against sleeping next to a charging iPhone
Apple has warned iPhone users not to sleep next to their devices while charging them as it could lead to prolonged heat exposure that causes discomfort or injury. Why you shouldn’t: The warning comes in the latest version of Apple’s iPhone User Guide. It states that while iPhone…
· Isa Peralta
‘House of Lee’: New trailer released for Bruce Lee’s 1st official anime series
A teaser trailer for the first official anime series dedicated to Bruce Lee has been released. About the trailer: On Aug. 10, the official Bruce Lee YouTube channel, which was created by the martial arts legend’s daughter, Shannon Lee, posted the 33-second clip.
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman who harassed NYC Chinatown nail salon workers sentenced to 3 years probation
Sharon Williams, a 52-year-old woman who was arrested in April 2021 for harassing Asian employees at a nail salon in New York City’s Chinatown, was sentenced to three years of probation on Thursday. Manhattan Supreme Court sentencing: Williams was convicted of aggravated…
· Bryan Ke
AI-powered brain implant helps paralyzed woman speak again
A group of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has successfully helped a paralyzed woman speak again using a brain implant powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Key details: The study,…
· Isa Peralta
Japan Airlines named the world’s best airline, pushing Singapore Airlines to 2nd place
Japan Airlines has been named the best airline in the world. About the index: Earlier this month, luggage storage company Bounce published its 2023 Airline Index.
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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.