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· Michelle De Pacina
Repeat offender who stabbed 94-year-old Asian woman in SF receives probation
A repeat offender who stabbed a 94-year-old Asian woman in San Francisco in June 2021 received probation instead of jail time, sparking controversy. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Maryland burglary suspects that targeted Asians linked to South American theft group
Five men believed to be part of a South American theft group that typically targets Asian business owners in multiple states have been arrested in Baltimore County, Maryland, police announced on Wednesday. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools. Key points:
· Ryan General
Rep. Ayanna Pressley warns TikTok ban may fuel anti-Asian sentiment
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D, MA-7) has raised concerns that a potential nationwide TikTok ban could heighten “anti-Asian and Chinese sentiment.” Key points:
· Ryan General
NZ real estate agent warned for using fake Asian accent in sales pitch
An Auckland real estate agent of Asian descent has been formally warned by her employer for posting a TikTok video in which she used a fake Asian accent and offered domestic services to potential homebuyers. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
SF Mayor London Breed faces loss of support from Asian American community
San Francisco Mayor London Breed faces declining support among the Asian community as a recent poll revealed that 80% of Asian voters, who are likely to participate in the upcoming November election, expressed disapproval of the current mayor. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jasmine Yoon confirmed as Virginia’s first Asian American federal judge
The Virginia Senate has confirmed Jasmine Yoon’s appointment as the state’s first Asian American federal judge under Article III of the United States Constitution. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Extortion schemes targeting South Asian businesses in Canada linked to crime groups
A series of extortion attempts targeting South Asian businesses since October 2023 has led to at least 14 arrests across Canada, with incidents linked to organized crime. Key details: Extortion threats have surfaced in various cities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario,…
· Bryan Ke
Video: Senior Asian man attacked during NYC road rage incident
A senior Asian man was squished between two cars and nearly run over in a road rage incident in New York City last week. What happened: The incident reportedly occurred at the Northeast corner of Cross Bronx Expressway and Jesup Avenue at around 9:30 a.m. on March 5. A video…
· Michelle De Pacina
Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone face backlash for ‘ignoring’ Asian actors at Oscars
Oscar winners Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone are being criticized for seemingly ignoring Asian stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan when accepting their Academy Awards at the 2024 Oscars. Downey Jr.’s acceptance: Quan, who was named best supporting actor at last year’s…
· Ryan General
SF police reopen investigation into elderly Asian woman’s death after suspect’s new arrest
San Francisco police are reviving their investigation into the 2023 death of a 63-year-old Asian woman after the suspect in that case was recently arrested for assaulting another elderly Asian woman. A case reopened: Yanfang Wu died after she was violently shoved on a Bayview…
· Carl Samson
AirAsia CEO says he has no regrets over viral topless photo
Months after drawing backlash for posting a shirtless image of himself while getting a massage, AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes says he has no regrets about it, adding that it helped with publicity. About the viral photo: Fernandes, 59, posted the controversial image on his own…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ nabs top prize at 2024 Asian Film Awards
Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s drama film “Evil Does Not Exist” clinched the top prize at the 17th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong on Sunday night. Best Picture: The Japanese formalist arthouse drama was one of the most nominated films along with South Korean…
· Carl Samson
7 arrested over burglaries targeting Asian homeowners in South Florida
Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries targeting the homes of Asian business owners in South Florida. Allegations: The suspects are accused of committing at least 10 burglaries in Broward and Palm Beach counties over the past few weeks.…
· Bryan Ke
Asian family donates $5 million to Black students in honor of family who helped them
A Chinese American family is giving back to the Black community by donating to San Diego State University’s Black Resource Center (BRC) in honor of a family who helped their parents have a home when no one else would in the late 1930s. Struggle for a home: Racially restrictive…
· Michelle De Pacina
LAPD appoints its first Asian American chief
Dominic Choi was sworn in as the interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), making him the first Asian American to hold the position. Appointment: Choi, who was unanimously appointed by the civilian Board of Police Commissioners, was sworn in by Los Angeles Mayor…
· Michelle De Pacina
Lung cancer rates increasing among nonsmoking Asian American women: study
A California study reveals a decline in lung cancer rates across various groups, except for nonsmoking Asian American women, where rates are increasing by 2% annually. The data: In the study published in the Chest medical journal, researchers found lung cancer incidence rates…
· Ryan General
‘Inside Out 2’ adds new Asian voice actors
Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel to “Inside Out” adds a diverse range of new emotions, with several actors of Asian descent joining the cast. Who’s in: On March 7, Disney and Pixar released a new trailer and poster for “Inside Out 2,” along with the full cast list. Liza Lapira,…
· Carl Samson
Group suing Pfizer over alleged anti-Asian, anti-white program loses appeal
The Virginia-based nonprofit accusing Pfizer of discriminating against Asian and white applicants for a coveted fellowship program has lost its appeal in court this week. Catch up: Do No Harm, a group composed of medical professionals, sued Pfizer in September 2022 over the…
· Michelle De Pacina
70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study
In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that more than 70% still felt unsafe in public settings. Feeling unsafe: Asian American New Yorkers reported feeling most unsafe on public…
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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.