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· Carl Samson
Jury fails to reach verdict after brutal attack on 68-year-old Asian jewelry store owner
A mistrial was declared after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the case of a violent Delaware robbery that left an elderly Asian jewelry store owner with serious head injuries. Background: Calvin Ushery Jr., a known repeat offender, is accused of attacking Chang Suh, then 68,…
· Bryan Ke
Oklahoma superintendent claims to US House panel that CCP is influencing public schools
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee meeting on Tuesday spiraled into a debate about racism after Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters claimed that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has influenced Oklahoma public schools through its Confucius Classrooms. Key…
· Ryan General
South Asian support groups in NYC step up efforts to aid survivors of gender-based violence
Many South Asian survivors are financially dependent on their abusers, exacerbating their isolation
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Pro wrestlers brawl inside moving bullet train in Japan
A wrestling match took place on a high-speed Nozomi Shinkansen bullet train traveling between Tokyo and Nagoya on Monday. The showdown: The fight was organized by Tokyo-based professional wrestling group DDT Pro-Wrestling. The match featured wrestlers Minoru Suzuki and Sanshiro…
· Bryan Ke
Thai man wrongfully arrested after friend used his ID to evade jail
A Thai man was wrongfully arrested after his friend borrowed his identity to avoid prison. What started it all: The friend, only identified as Phuwadon, 25, was stopped by Thai police while driving on Aug. 30, 2020. After the police pointed out that his car did not have a…
· Michelle De Pacina
China sacked its foreign minister over alleged affair, love child in US: report
China’s former Foreign Minister Qin Gang was reported to have been removed from his position in July after allegedly having an extramarital affair while serving as China’s ambassador to the United States. Internal investigation: According to an internal Communist Party…
· Ryan General
Taiwan tells Beijing to stop ‘harassment’ after 103 Chinese warplanes fly toward island
The report highlighted how 40 of the deployed warplanes breached the symbolic median line dividing mainland China and Taiwan
· Bryan Ke
Rapper Jeezy and Jeannie Mai divorcing after 2 years of marriage
Rapper Jeezy and “The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai are calling it quits after over two years of marriage. Key details: Jeezy, whose real name is Jay Wayne Jenkins, filed for divorce in Georgia’s Superior Court of Fulton County on Thursday.
· Editorial Staff
Coffee chain selling a new drink with mango, chocolate and chili in Singapore
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore’s latest limited-time drink, which combines mango, chocolate and chili, has left countless social media users both confused and intrigued. About the new drink: On Friday, the U.S. coffee shop chain, which has over 60 outlets in Singapore,…
· Bryan Ke
Car collision in Thailand miraculously saves Chinese woman from kidnapper
A miraculous car collision reportedly saved a Chinese woman from a kidnap-ransom scheme in Thailand on Thursday. Key details: The victim, a 27-year-old Chinese woman on a tourist visa, managed to escape her captor following a rear-end car collision on Bangkok’s Si Rat Expressway…
· Carl Samson
Arthur and Orm join forces in first ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ trailer
DC Studios released the first trailer of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” on Thursday, energizing fans who have been eagerly waiting to return to Atlantis. About the sequel: Directed by James Wan, the sequel to 2018’s “Aquaman” sees Jason Momoa reprise Arthur Curry and the titular…
· Carl Samson
Cops seize $35 million in designer knock-offs in NYC Chinatown raid
The New York Police Department seized $35 million in counterfeit goods — many of them replicas of luxury bags — sold openly in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday. How it went down: In a video announcing the bust, Inspector William Glynn said they received a “tremendous” amount of…
· Bryan Ke
Jeremy Lin to join brother Joseph on Taiwan’s New Taipei Kings
Jeremy Lin has declared that he will be playing for the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan’s P. League+. Announcing the move: Lin, 35, announced his decision to move to the New Taipei Kings from his previous team, the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers, for the upcoming season in an X post on…
· Carl Samson
China releases ‘blueprint’ for Taiwan integration
China on Tuesday unveiled a plan to develop its coastal province of Fujian in collaboration with Taiwan, a move aimed at deepening integrated development and advancing peaceful reunification, according to state media. Details: The plan came in a directive issued by the Chinese…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino engineer wins James Dyson Award for keychain microscope attachable to smartphones
Filipino engineer Jeremy De Leon has won the prestigious James Dyson Award for his invention of the keychain microscope, known as the Make-roscope. About De Leon’s invention: The microscope, which can be attached to smartphones, enables users to view microscopic specimens…
· Bryan Ke
Family of late American billionaire voluntarily agrees to return looted artifacts to Cambodia
The family of late American billionaire George Lindemann has reportedly agreed to return over two dozen looted artifacts to Cambodia as the United States government continues its effort to repatriate stolen valuable and historic items from the Southeast Asian country. Key…
· Editorial Staff
Thai bus conductor faints after smelling durian brought on board by passenger
A Thai bus conductor fainted after reportedly experiencing an allergic reaction to the smell of durian while on the job in Bangkok. What happened: On Friday, Kussama Srisong mentioned the incident on Facebook. In her post, she shared that she struggled to breathe and felt her…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan fires back at Elon Musk, says its not part of China nor ‘for sale’
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejected Elon Musk’s assertion that Taiwan is “an integral part of China.” Musk’s comments: During the recent All-In Summit in Los Angeles, Musk said that China’s policy “has been to reunite Taiwan with China. From their standpoint,…
· Bryan Ke
Video: Chinese man throws over $2K in cash in the air after girlfriend breaks up with him
A heartbroken man from China was filmed throwing money in the air after experiencing a breakup with his now ex-girlfriend. What happened: A surveillance camera recorded the incident, which occurred outside a jewelry store in Huizhou, China.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese man praised for taking care of disabled mom every day since he was 10 years old
A Chinese man has tugged on netizens’ heartstrings due to his undying love for his mother, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A true inspiration: Yang Zhiyang, a 22-year-old man from Baoji, China, has reportedly been taking care of his mother, Su Jing, every single day…
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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.