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· Michelle De Pacina
Jollibee data breach compromises millions of customers
The National Privacy Commission revealed a data breach affecting 11 million customers across Jollibee Group’s brands, compromising sensitive details like dates of birth and Senior Citizen ID numbers. Deep Web Konek, a cybersecurity firm, initially reported the breach on June 20,…
· Bryan Ke
Korean ramen reaches record $100 million export revenue in a month
South Korea’s monthly ramen exports hit the $100 million mark for the first time in April, with local movies and TV shows being credited as driving forces for the global interest. Key points:
· Carl Samson
‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ pass $500 million mark worldwide
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and “Kung Fu Panda 4” each surpassed the half-a-billion-dollar mark at the global box office over the weekend. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Thailand’s wet and wild New Year celebration Songkran sees millions of revelers
Millions of Thais and tourists partook in festivities in Bangkok over the weekend as Thailand kicked off its traditional New Year celebration called Songkran on Saturday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Feds accuse Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator of stealing $16 million
Federal investigators have charged Shohei Ohtani’s former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, for allegedly unlawfully wiring approximately $16 million from the baseball star’s bank account to pay off his illegal sports gambling debts without Ohtani’s knowledge. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwanese student persuaded to amputate his legs in $1.3 million insurance scam
A university student in Taiwan is accused of attempting an insurance scam by freezing his own legs in dry ice so they would have to be amputated in hopes of receiving a $1.3 million insurance payout. Key points:
· Ryan General
Ex-Jaguars employee gets 6.5-year sentence for $22 million theft
A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who stole over $22 million to fuel his gambling addiction and lavish lifestyle was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison on Tuesday. Key points
· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia’s ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project gets $158 million federal grant
“The Chinatown Stitch” project is receiving a $158 million federal grant to reunite the long-divided Chinatown neighborhood in Philadelphia. The grant: On Monday, Pennsylvania Democratic politicians, including U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans, along…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
240-million-year-old ‘Chinese dragon’ fossil discovered in southern China
A team of international scientists has published new details about an ancient reptile with an appearance reminiscent of the mythical Chinese dragon. Driving the news: The aquatic reptile, known as Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, was first identified in 2003 after its skull was…
· Michelle De Pacina
New York Gov. Hochul announces $30 million support for AAPI community
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million allocation to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community during a Lunar New Year parade in Queens on Sunday. Hochul’s support: Hochul delivered a speech at the Flushing Chinese Business Association’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Rewind’ becomes first Filipino film to surpass $16 million at global box office
Filipino romance drama film “Rewind” has made history by surpassing $16 million at the global box office, becoming the first Filipino title to achieve the milestone. About the film: Directed by Mae Cruz Alviar, “Rewind” follows a married couple, John (Dingdong Dantes) and Mary…
· Ryan General
Eileen Gu reveals passion for quantum physics, movies and inspiring millions
Ski sensation Eileen Gu recently opened up about seamlessly juggling her roles as an athlete, Stanford student, influencer and a budding quantum physics enthusiast. A new gold: The 20-year-old freeskier, also known by her Chinese name Gu Ailing, extended her historic win streak…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese woman to leave $2.8 million fortune to her pets, nothing for her children
A Chinese woman from Shanghai has decided to leave her 20 million yuan ($2.8 million) fortune to her pets instead of her children. The mother’s decision: Although the woman, surnamed Liu, initially made a will to leave her fortune to her three kids, she changed her mind after…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino American nurse wins $41 million retaliation lawsuit against Kaiser
Filipino American nurse Maria Gatchalian has won a $41.49 million lawsuit against her former employer, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. The court’s rule: On Monday, the Los Angeles Superior Court panel ruled in favor of Gatchalian and awarded…
· Ryan General
SF Giants secure S. Korean baseball star Jung Hoo Lee with $113 million deal
With a remarkable .340 batting average, 65 home runs, 69 stolen bases, and a disciplined approach at the plate, Lee’s prowess earned him the KBO MVP in 2022 and Rookie of the Year in 2017
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani signs historic $700 million contract with LA Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending weeks of speculation about his next home. A record deal: Ohtani, 29, broke the news in an Instagram post Sunday. Reports say the 10-year, $700 million deal is the biggest in team sports history, beating early…
· Michelle De Pacina
Senior Asian couple scammed out of millions, donations sought to save home
Eric Jiang, a 29-year-old entrepreneur, is seeking donations to help save his elderly parents’ home after they had fallen victim to an online investment scam. About the scam: In an interview with NextShark, Jiang shared that his 78-year-old father, Amos, and 73-year-old mother,…
· Bryan Ke
Ex-AirAsia Indonesia head’s son gifts Hermes to thousands of guests at $6.5 million wedding
A five-star hotel in East Java, Indonesia, held an extravagant wedding that was attended by thousands of guests, including celebrities from Westlife, Boyzone and The Pussycat Dolls, who all received Hermes plates as souvenirs. The couple: Held at The Westin Surabaya on Nov. 18,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ attracts over 1 million viewers in first 5 days: report
Netflix’s reality competition spin-off “Squid Game: The Challenge” got off to a strong start with its viewership numbers, according to a new report. The numbers: “Squid Game: The Challenge” drew in around 1.1 million viewers in the U.S. in the first five days since it premiered…
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