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· Michelle De Pacina
New York cafe owner accused of sexually assaulting, harassing Asian employees
The owner of the popular Marie Eiffel Market on Shelter Island, New York, is facing a lawsuit filed by eight workers, including six women and two men who are citizens of Thailand, Malaysia, Ecuador and Colombia. Eiffel’s alleged harassment: The plaintiffs, who worked seasonally…
· Carl Samson
Man wanted for yelling anti-Asian remarks, striking man with stick in Brooklyn
New York City police are looking for a man who allegedly made anti-Asian insults before assaulting another man in Brooklyn over the weekend. What happened: The victim, 46, was reportedly strolling around Prospect Park at around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday when the suspect began…
· Carl Samson
Ginger from Southeast Asia can fight cancer, study finds
A type of ginger native to Southeast Asia has anti-cancer properties, a new study reveals. What it is: This ginger is called kencur (Kaempferia galanga L.), which is typically used as a spice or prepared as herbal tea. It has a peppery and camphorous scent.
· Michelle De Pacina
Chow Yun-fat named Asian Filmmaker of the Year by Busan International Film Festival
Hong Kong movie icon Chow Yun-fat was named Asian Filmmaker of the Year ahead of this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Celebrating Chow: Chow’s win will reportedly be celebrated with a screening of his most iconic films, including Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger,…
· Carl Samson
Man convicted in murder, robbery of 75-year-old Asian man in Oakland
A man accused in the murder and robbery of a 75-year-old Asian man in Oakland, California, in 2021 was found guilty last week. Background: Teaunte Bailey, 28, was one of two men arrested and charged in connection with the incident, which took place at the intersection of Jayne…
· Editorial Staff
Portland police ask for help identifying man who attacked Asian family
Portland police are looking for a man who was accused of assaulting an Asian family in late August. What happened: The incident, which the police have called a “racially motivated attack,” reportedly occurred in the area of Southwest 2nd Ave. and Southwest Pine Street at around…
· Carl Samson
Japan qualifies for Paris Olympics after finishing FIBA World Cup as top Asian team
Japan’s men’s basketball team has qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after beating Cape Verde on Saturday night. The winning game: Akatsuki Japan, led by head coach Tom Hovasse, defeated the Blue Sharks 80-71. This was their third win in the Okinawa tournament after…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino peace negotiator who helped end insurgency among winners of ‘Asia’s Nobel Prize’
Filipino peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer was among the recipients of the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Awards, which are considered Asia’s equivalent to the Nobel Prize. About the peacebuilder: Coronel-Ferrer, 63, was awarded on Thursday for her efforts in “harnessing the power of…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Multi-state theft ring busted for stealing over $1 million worth of jewelry from Asian-owned stores
A crew of 16 individuals has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with armed robberies targeting Asian-owned jewelry stores across four Eastern states. The allegations: The suspects are accused of robbing stores in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia…
· Michelle De Pacina
Seattle police warn residents of armed teen robbery suspects targeting Asian families
Seattle police are warning residents of armed teen suspects who are connected to at least 14 robberies targeting families of Asian descent in south Seattle. About the string of robberies: According to police, the armed intruders wearing ski masks have broken into over a dozen…
· Carl Samson
Serial anti-Asian attacker who shoved Japanese diplomat in Portland hit with federal charge
The woman accused of shoving a top Japanese diplomat in Portland, Oregon, has been indicted in federal court after state charges were dropped at the request of prosecutors. Background: Arissa Jean Minyonne Robinson, 23, allegedly pushed Yoshioka Yuzo — the consul general for…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man accused of Sacramento robberies targeting Asian women sentenced to 8 years in prison
Latravion McCockran, the California man accused of carrying out Sacramento robberies targeting Asian women, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison. His plea: On Aug. 8, McCockran, 21, pleaded guilty to targeting and robbing four Asian women in April and May of last…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘White Fever’: Australia’s state broadcaster to produce comedy about an Asian woman’s fetish for white men
Australian public broadcaster ABC and funding agencies Screen Australia and Vicscreen are producing a comedy series about an Asian woman who is obsessed with white men titled “White Fever.” About “White Fever”: The series is written by Korean Australian comedian and playwright…
· Ryan General
Study reveals elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals’ among Asian Americans
A new study has found significantly higher levels of highly toxic fluorinated chemicals among Asian Americans compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. Forever chemicals: Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,”…
· Michelle De Pacina
New York State Fair welcomes Asian Village featuring traditional food, music, dance
This year’s Great New York State Fair now has an Asian Village that recognizes the contributions and history of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. About the Asian Village: The new installment, which runs from Wednesday to Saturday, invites…
· Michelle De Pacina
Researchers link those with ‘Asian glow’ to higher risk of diseases
Researchers have linked the “Asian glow,” a distinctive red flushing of the skin that appears after drinking alcohol, to a variety of diseases such as cancer. About the “Asian glow”: There are approximately 560 million people, or about 8% of the global population, who carry the…
· Carl Samson
2 Asian Americans injured in back-to-back stabbing, punching on NYC’s subway stations
Two Asian Americans were targeted in separate violent attacks on New York City’s subway stations this week. The attacks: The first incident occurred at the 34th Street-Herald Square station in Midtown Manhattan at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. Iqbal Ahmed, a 76-year-old Pakistani…
· Carl Samson
NYC man linked to burglary ring targeting Asian American homes arrested for Pennsylvania burglary
After a lengthy investigation, a man from Queens, New York City, has been arrested in connection with a burglary that targeted an Asian American home in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, last year. The allegation: Fredy Alexander Beltran-Ortiz, 25, is allegedly one of three men…
· Ryan General
Asian representation in movies has significantly increased within the last 15 years: study
“Asian directors are at an all-time high in 2021 and 2022, which can account for the significant on-screen increases pertaining to Asian speaking characters”
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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.