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· Carl Samson
Seattle cop put on leave after hurling anti-Asian, sexist slurs at neighbor
A Seattle police officer was put on paid administrative leave after an audio recording allegedly revealed his use of racist and sexist language against a Chinese American neighbor. Background: Officer Burton Hill and his wife, Agnes Miggins, are accused of trying to drive their…
· Stephanie Lamond
Interview: Ez Mil on being the 1st Asian American artist to sign with Eminem’s Shady Records
Ezekiel Miller, professionally known as “Ez Mil,” was born and raised in Olongapo, Philippines, and now lives in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and record producer was the first Filipino American to sign a contract with Universial…
· Michelle De Pacina
Stop AAPI Hate group launches campaign to combat anti-Asian political rhetoric
A new campaign called “Stop the Blame” has been launched to monitor and combat anti-Asian political rhetoric in American politics ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. What it’s about: The initiative, created by Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action, aims to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian American fans of Olivia Rodrigo say she is reclaiming what it means to be ‘all-American’
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album “Guts,” released on September 8, has garnered attention from Asian American fans for its opening track, “all-american bitch.” Key details: Some TikTok users say the song is a powerful statement that reclaims the phrase “all-American” for Asian…
· Ryan General
Historic publication AsianWeek, which closed in 2009, resurfaces with free online archive
AsianWeek held the distinction of being the first major English-language outlet dedicated to publishing content on Asian American topics
· 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,…
· 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
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Tacoma officer among 3 on trial for death of Manny Ellis
Jury selection recently began in the trial of three Tacoma officers who were charged with the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis in March 2020. Key details: Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins and Asian American police officer Timothy Rankine were charged with the death of Ellis, a…
· Carl Samson
Man wanted for spitting at Asian woman, yelling racist remarks in Boston
The MBTA Transit Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked an Asian woman at a subway station earlier this month. What happened: The incident occurred at Broadway Station on the red line at around 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 8. The suspect, captured shirtless on surveillance…
· Michelle De Pacina
NY man pleads guilty to targeting homes of Asian American business owners in multi-state burglaries
A man from New York has pleaded guilty to targeting the homes of Asian American business owners in an interstate burglary spree. Guilty plea: U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that James Hurt, 47, entered the guilty plea on Wednesday in Newark federal court to one…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita among first-ever women referees for men’s Asian Cup
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita is among the historic inclusion of five female officials, including two referees, at the upcoming men’s Asian Cup in Qatar next year. The historic inclusion: On Thursday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) selected referees Yamashita and Katherine…
· Ryan General
Takashi Murakami holds first solo ‘monster’ exhibition at Asian Art Museum in SF
This highly anticipated exhibition, which took five years to complete, features over 75 of Murakami’s iconic monster artworks, including a dozen never-before-seen pieces
· Ryan General
1 in 5 Asian Americans hide cultural heritage to avoid embarrassment, survey finds
he respondents attributed concealing heritage to a variety of factors, with embarrassment and fear of being misunderstood cited as common explanations
· Bryan Ke
Asian American medical students face racism, discrimination: Yale study
A new study learned that Asian American medical students often experience anti-Asian racism and discrimination from both the medical community and patients. Details to know: The study was conducted by Dr. David Yang, who now works as a fellow in the Department of Emergency…
· Carl Samson
82-year-old Asian woman ‘maced’ and beaten in Las Vegas
Neighbors are on edge after an 82-year-old Asian woman was viciously attacked with what appeared to be mace and a stick in downtown Las Vegas over the weekend. What happened: The incident, which was partly caught on video, occurred on Fremont and 9th Streets at around 1:30 a.m.…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I hate Asians’: Man arrested for anti-Asian attacks in Portland’s Slabtown district
A 29-year-old man was arrested after allegedly carrying out a series of anti-Asian attacks in the Slabtown district of Portland, Oregon. What happened: On the evening of Sept. 4, Zion M. Cochran allegedly shouted “I hate Asians!” at a group of Asian people who entered the Mama…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian man drugged, robbed in Colombia by woman he met on a dating app
An Asian national was reportedly drugged and robbed in Colombia by a woman he met on an online dating app. What happened: The man, whose name is withheld, made plans to meet the woman at a restaurant in the southwestern city of Cali, according to the Daily Mail. However, the…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian couple held at gunpoint in another Seattle home robbery
Another elderly Asian couple fell victim to a home invasion robbery in south Seattle this week. What happened: A group of five young, male suspects showed up at the couple’s home at around 5 a.m. on Thursday, according to police. They allegedly woke the couple and demanded money…
· Bryan Ke
South Asian New York Fashion Week set to return for its second year
South Asian New York Fashion Week (SANYFW), which brings South Asian designers from around the world to Manhattan, is kicking off this weekend. Key details: The invite-only event, which will be held at four different locations around the Upper East Side and Chelsea, starts on…
· Carl Samson
Pennsylvania senators introduce AAPI-inclusive curriculum bill to fight anti-Asian hate
Two Pennsylvania state senators introduced on Thursday a bill that incorporates Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) instruction in K-12 schools. About the bill: Senate Bill 839, introduced by State Sens. Maria Collett and Nikil Saval, will require the Department of Education…
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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.