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· Michelle De Pacina
Foxconn’s billionaire founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan’s 2024 presidency
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announced that he would run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential elections. Gou’s bid: Gou’s independent entry into the January race comes after previous failed attempts to lead the opposition party, the Kuomintang KMT. Earlier this…
· Carl Samson
Republican Lester Chang sworn into New York’s Assembly amid residency challenges
Before you read: New York Democrats cite residency issues in push to block Asian Republican elected to state assembly Embattled Republican Assemblyman-elect insists ‘I’m a Brooklynite’ in hearing challenging residency The GOP’s Lester Chang was sworn into New York’s Assembly on…
· Carl Samson
Embattled Republican Assemblyman-elect insists ‘I’m a Brooklynite’ in hearing challenging residency
GOP Assemblyman-elect Lester Chang insisted that he is a “Brooklynite” in a legislative hearing in Albany, New York, on Wednesday. Chang, who beat longtime Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate on Nov. 8, is being challenged for the District 49 post over residency issues. The Lower…
· Carl Samson
New York Democrats cite residency issues in push to block Asian Republican elected to state assembly
Lester Chang, a Republican elected to represent District 49 in New York’s State Assembly, is facing contention over alleged residency issues. The Chinese American candidate defeated Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate, who held the office for the last 36 years. Reports say Chang…
· Bryan Ke
SF supervisor candidate removed from ballot after providing ‘insufficient’ proof of residency
The Department of Elections will not include Leanna Louie’s name on the ballot for the upcoming U.S. elections on Nov. 8 after an investigation found that she is not eligible to run for a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in District 4. Investigators found that…
· Jane Nam
Yoon Seok-yeol wins South Korean presidency in a victory for the country’s ‘incel’ movement
South Korean conservative candidate Yoon Seok-yeol won the presidency after rival candidate Lee Jae-myung conceded defeat early Thursday morning. The race proved to be incredibly tight, as Yoon had just a 0.8 percent advantage over Lee after 96.22 percent of the ballots had been…
· Carl Samson
Japan is Giving Permanent Residency to Foreigners Working in the Anime Industry
Foreigners working in anime-related fields for at least one year in Japan can soon get permanent residency rights, the country’s Immigration Bureau has announced. The new rule, which takes effect in 2018, follows changes in the bureau’s “points-based preferential immigration…
· King Malleta
Thailand Offers Foreigners Elite Residency Packages In Paradise for Up to $60,000
In an attempt to capitalize on surges on immigration, the Thai government has announced an exclusive residency offer for rich foreigners. Thailand is presenting seven different packages with the $60,000 “Elite Ultimate Privilege” being the most expensive. This offer gives…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Jo Koy comedy specials announced by Netflix
Netflix has announced new comedy specials featuring Ali Wong and Jo Koy, among other comedians ahead of its upcoming comedy festival. Key points:
· Carl Samson
S. Korea’s opposition wins landslide midterm victory
South Korea’s opposition clinched a decisive victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, dealing a major blow to President Yoon Suk-yeol and his conservative ruling party. Key points:
· Ryan General
Indian-origin woman becomes US citizen at 99 yrs old
A 99-year-old Indian-origin woman living in Orlando has recently been granted American citizenship. Key points:
· Ryan General
This pediatrician aims to be Sacramento’s first Asian American elected mayor
A pediatrician and former state senator aims to break barriers by becoming the first Asian American to be elected mayor of Sacramento. Announcing his bid: Dr. Richard Pan, known for his advocacy on public health issues — including vaccination mandates — announced his candidacy…
· Ryan General
World reacts to Lai Ching-te winning Taiwan’s presidential election
Lai Ching-te, the current vice president of Taiwan from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has clinched the Taiwanese presidency with 40% of the vote, defeating the Beijing-favored Kuomintang (33%) and Taiwan People’s Party (26%). About the president-elect: Lai, 64,…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: BLACKPINK awarded honorary MBES by King Charles
South Korean mega group BLACKPINK was honored and awarded for their role as ambassadors for climate change at the recent state banquet for South Korea in the United Kingdom. The K-pop royalty: All four members of the K-pop group — Jennie (whose full name is Jennie Kim), Jisoo…
· Ryan General
Vivek Ramaswamy vows to shut down FBI, IRS and more if elected president
“It is the deep state in the shadow government of those three-letter agencies that wield power today,” said Ramaswamy
· Carl Samson
South Korea seeks 300,000 foreign students by 2027
South Korea plans to attract 300,000 international students by 2027, a move it hopes will boost local universities’ global competitiveness and secure skilled foreign workers in high-tech industries. Current landscape: As of June 2023, there are 207,126 international students in…
· Michelle De Pacina
US calls for UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea’s human rights abuses
The U.S. has called for a public United Nations (U.N.) Security Council meeting to discuss human rights abuses in North Korea. “Long overdue” meeting: The U.S., which currently holds the Security Council’s rotating presidency for this month, will be holding its first open…
· Ryan General
Japan registers record population decline, unprecedented surge in foreign residents
This data underscores the growing significance of non-Japanese individuals in a nation grappling with demographic challenges
· Bryan Ke
RFK Jr. slammed for anti-Asian, antisemitic COVID-19 conspiracy theory
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently under fire for spreading antisemitic and anti-Asian conspiracy theories about COVID-19, prompting the House Democrats’ campaign arm to call him out on his “racism and hate.” Key details: At a press event at an Upper East Side restaurant in New…
· Michelle De Pacina
Weijia Jiang becomes first woman of color elected president of White House Correspondents’ Association
Journalist Weijia Jiang was elected as the new president of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), making history as the first woman of color voted for the role. WHCA president: After a total of 387 ballots were submitted, Jiang, a senior White House correspondent…
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