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· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korean volleyball player at Asian Games gains attention with her stunning beauty
Shin Ji-eun, a 22-year-old South Korean beach volleyball player, has gained popularity and admiration for her remarkable skills and stunning appearance. The “stunning” competitor: On Sunday, Shin came into the spotlight after a thread featuring action photos of her in a bikini…
· Bryan Ke
Golden Globes boasts diversity increase while upping Asian voting members by 1.3%
The Golden Globes announced 11 new members on Monday, bringing the total number of voters in its organization to 300 and increasing the number of Asian voting members by only 1.3% from last year’s number. Key details: The Golden Globes welcomed 11 new members into its voting…
· Bryan Ke
North Korean weightlifters win gold, break records at 19th Asian Games
North Korean athlete Kim Il Gyong took home the gold medal in the weightlifting event at the 19th Asian Games on Monday, beating previous title holder Kuo Hsing-chun of Taiwan and smashing her record along the way. Key details: Kim, 20, broke the 29-year-old Taiwanese athlete’s…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Games: Indian athlete hits back at compatriot who accused her of being transgender
Indian heptathlete Nandini Agasara has hit back at her compatriot, who accused her of being a transgender woman after finishing behind her in fourth place at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The context: Agasara, 20, won the bronze medal in the women’s heptathlon event…
· Carl Samson
5 charged for home robberies targeting Asian Americans in Seattle
The five male suspects — including one minor — arrested in connection with the string of robberies that targeted Asian American homes in south Seattle have been charged, according to reports. Driving the news: The suspects, who were arrested on Wednesday, are accused of at least…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Games: South Korean women’s badminton team wins 1st gold medal in 30 years
South Korea’s women’s badminton team took home the gold medal after defeating China 3-0 at the 19th Asian Games on Sunday, the first time they’ve won the top medal for women’s badminton in almost 30 years. Key details: South Korea won three games against China on Sunday, with An…
· Ryan General
Asian American MLB managers achieve historic first in pro sports history
“I just thanked him for representing our shared background and creating opportunities for folks who look like me, have that heritage,” Correa says of Roberts
· Carl Samson
Asians call out Portland brand ‘Better Boba’ for alleged whitewashing
A packaged boba business based in Portland, Oregon, has sparked outrage on Instagram for its alleged whitewashing of tapioca pearls. Driving the news: Founded by couple Parth and Allison Sodha, Better Boba brands itself as the “all-natural” alternative to packaged boba commonly…
· Bryan Ke
UNC begins hiring process for 3 Asian American studies faculty members
The University of North Carolina’s College of Arts and Sciences has reportedly begun its hiring process for three new faculty members who will be taking charge of its Asian American studies. Key details: The three new faculty members, called Asian Americanists, will handle…
· Bryan Ke
Hundreds of Asian Games volunteers sift through mountains of trash to help girl find lost phone
Hundreds of volunteers at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, teamed up to sift through mountains of trash to help a 12-year-old Hong Kong chess player find her lost phone. What happened: Liu Tian-yi realized she was missing her phone while attending the…
· Carl Samson
5 arrested for string of robberies targeting Asian American homes in Seattle
Five male suspects — including one 17-year-old — have been arrested in connection with a series of home invasion robberies that targeted Asian Americans in south Seattle in recent months. Background: At least 14 such robberies have been been reported to Seattle police since…
· Michelle De Pacina
US Commission on Civil Rights releases report on federal response to anti-Asian racism
The United States Commission on Civil Rights has released a report titled “The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States,” which assesses the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. from 2019 to 2021 and evaluates the federal government’s role in…
· Ryan General
Hangzhou’s ‘Most Handsome Police Officer’: Meet the cop capturing hearts at the Asian Games
“When faced with difficulties, do look for a police officer. All of us are handsome,” he was quoted as saying
· Ryan General
Indian Americans surpass Chinese Americans as largest ‘Asian-alone’ group: US Census
When accounting for individuals of mixed race or ethnicity, Chinese Americans still constitute the largest share of the country’s Asian population, totaling 5.2 million
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian Games: 13-year-old skateboarder becomes China’s youngest gold medalist
Cui Chenxi, 13, won gold in women’s street skateboarding competition at the Asian Games, becoming China’s youngest gold medalist. Cui’s win: On Wednesday, Cui outperformed her 18-year-old teammate Zeng Wenhui and earned praise for her landing off a difficult high rail. Cui…
· Bryan Ke
BTS fans outraged esports star may skip mandatory military service if he wins Asian Games gold
BTS’ fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are voicing their outrage after learning that famous South Korean esports star Faker may skip the mandatory military service if he wins a gold medal at the Asian Games. Key details: Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, 27, is among…
· Bryan Ke
Leander Paes becomes first Asian man nominated as player for Tennis Hall of Fame
Former professional Indian tennis star Leander Paes made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Asian man nominated as a player for a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Moving the news: Paes, 50, was among the six nominated players the organization unveiled on…
· Ryan General
Wonder Girls’ Yubin urged by netizens to break up with boyfriend after his blowup at Asian Games
“If Yubin was my daughter, I’d never let them get married,” a commenter wrote
· Michelle De Pacina
China dominates opening day of Asian Games with 20 gold medals
China dominated at the Asian Games, winning 20 gold medals and a total of 30 medals on the first day of the 2023 edition. China’s lead: The games began with an opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and watched by 80,000 spectators at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand takes home Asian Games’ first-ever esports medal
Thailand secured the first-ever esports medal at the Asian Games by winning bronze in a mobile phone game against Vietnam, marking a historic moment in the competition’s history. The gamers: Thai gamers, including Sorawat Boonphrom, Anusak Manpdong, Chayut Suebka, Vatcharanan…
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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.