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· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese singer sparks outrage over performance of Russian war song in a bombed-out Ukrainian theater
Chinese opera singer Wang Fang has sparked outrage for performing the Soviet-era patriotic song “Katyusha” in a bombed-out theater in Mariupol, Ukraine, where hundreds of people were previously killed by the Russian army. Criticism from Ukrainian officials: The 38-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to be 1st K-pop act to perform at historic cabaret in Paris
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is about to make history as the first K-pop act to perform at the historic Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris. Key details: In an announcement on Tuesday, Crazy Horse Cabaret, also known as Le Crazy Horse de Paris, revealed that Lisa, 26, will be performing “five…
· Carl Samson
Disinformation fueling China’s outrage over Japan’s release of Fukushima water: reports
A government-backed disinformation campaign targeting Japan’s release of treated radioactive water may be responsible for stoking anger in China, reports suggest. Busting the campaign: Logically, a U.K.-based data analysis firm that tackles misinformation, claims that the…
· Editorial Staff
BTS’ RM addresses ‘Bad Religion’ controversy, refuses to apologize
BTS group member RM recently addressed the controversy surrounding his “Bad Religion” Instagram Story. Background information: In early August, RM, 30, posted about Frank Ocean’s 2012 song “Bad Religion” in an Instagram Story. The K-pop star often shares song recommendations…
· 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
Lil Tay’s Instagram was hacked, Meta confirms
After Lil Tay resurfaced to tell fans that she and her brother are still alive, Meta confirmed that her Instagram account had indeed been hacked, according to a report. What happened: Lil Tay, who rose to fame at age 9 as “the youngest flexer of the century,” shocked millions of…
· Carl Samson
North Korea says US soldier defected due to maltreatment, racism in the Army
North Korea has confirmed the presence of Pvt. Travis King in its territory, adding that the soldier had sought refuge due to alleged maltreatment and racism he faced in the U.S. Army. What North Korea is saying: King, 23, who crossed the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on July 18,…
· Ryan General
Former Miss Texas files as a potential Democratic candidate for the Texas House
Bishop is now gearing up for the upcoming Democratic primary, where she aims to secure a chance to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Angie Chen Button
· Ryan General
Korean artist DJ Soda ‘shocked and scared’ after being groped during performance in Japan
“No matter what clothes I wear, sexual harassment and assault cannot be justified,” DJ Soda writes amid victim-blaming comments
· Isa Peralta
Thai father warms netizens’ hearts by dressing as woman for child’s Mother’s Day school event
A single father in Thailand has tugged on several netizens’ heartstrings after dressing up as a woman for a Mother’s Day event at his daughter’s school. What happened: On Aug. 12, which is when Thailand celebrates Mother’s Day, Joe Lookphonbodee, 48, attended Ban Noen Kroi…
· Bryan Ke
TikToker’s video of live worm inside salmon pack in Costco goes viral
A TikTok user has gone viral for sharing a video of a live worm she found inside a pack of salmon while shopping at a Costco. Key details: In a now-viral video uploaded to TikTok last week, user @msrachellyn shows a packed Costco salmon that has a live worm inside it.
· Michelle De Pacina
Discrimination during pandemic significantly harmed Asian American students’ mental health: study
The mental health of Asian American students was significantly harmed due to the rise of anti-Asian discrimination fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. Pandemic-fueled stressors: The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) found that Asian and Asian…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ shares how his family reacted to transformation
The Japanese man who made global headlines for spending thousands of dollars on a hyper-realistic dog costume has shared his family’s reaction to his transformation. Background: The man, known only by his canine moniker “Toco,” had wanted to transform into man’s four-legged best…
· Ryan General
‘I think it was fake’: Lil Tay’s former manager does not believe ‘hack’ caused death hoax
“I don’t believe anything that they say about the hacking,” says Harry Tsang
· Bryan Ke
Bali village performs cleansing ritual after tourist influenced by ‘supernatural whisper’ damages temple
A South Korean woman has been arrested by police in Bali, Indonesia, for destroying sacred temple artifacts under the influence of a “supernatural whisper.” Key details: The tourist, only identified as YN, was arrested on Tuesday for the incident that occurred inside the Goa…
· Isa Peralta
Prime Video confirms ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3
Prime Video recently announced that Season 3 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been greenlit. Key details: On Thursday, Prime Video uploaded its announcement video of the new season on social media platforms such as YouTube.
· Carl Samson
Elon Musk says X will pay legal fees of users discriminated by employers for posting on the platform
X owner Elon Musk has offered to pay the legal bills of users who have been allegedly discriminated against by their employers due to their activities on the social media platform. What he said: Musk, who is currently the world’s richest man, made his offer in a post on X,…
· Chandler Treon
Coalition of Asian American Student Organizations denounces SCOTUS affirmative action ruling in letter
The Coalition of Asian American Student Organizations (CAASO) released a letter expressing its opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action. The letter: Published online in Teen Vogue on Monday, the letter disputes claims that race-based admissions…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
UK zoos confirm Chinese zoo’s standing bear is real as ‘costume’ allegations persist
A pair of zoos in the U.K. have indirectly backed the Chinese zoo that found itself in hot water after a sun bear in one of its exhibits was suspected of being a person in costume. Background: Hangzhou Zoo, located in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, has been accused of hiring…
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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.
Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.
Company · Indonesia · IDX:GOTO
GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
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 · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
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 · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
Rakuten touches shopping, memberships, points, streaming, and platform habits that affect how people actually spend.
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.