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Hawaii governor signs 13 bills aimed at Native Hawaiian communities
Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed 13 pieces of legislation directed at Native Hawaiian communities on June 28. The bills primarily cover housing, education and tourism. Kaiapuni education: HB 2074, one of Friday’s key bills, mandates the Department of Education to develop a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan tells citizens to avoid travel to China after execution threats
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council has elevated its travel alert for China, Hong Kong and Macau to the second-highest orange level, advising citizens to avoid unnecessary travel due to increasing safety concerns. This decision stems from recent amendments to national security…
· Carl Samson
Poll: Most Thais support reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic
A majority of participants in a Thai government poll surveyed between June 11 and June 25 expressed support in reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic to ban recreational use, with over 80% of 111,201 respondents backing the plan. Thailand, which was the first Asian country to…
· Ryan General
Body found in San Diego’s Black Mountain where hiker went missing
Hiker Diem Le Nguyen went missing after becoming separated from her hiking group in Black Mountain Open Space Park in the Rancho Penasquitos area on Sunday. The next day, the dead body of an Asian woman, believed to be hers, was discovered off-trail. Going it alone: Nguyen, 50,…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin wins Taiwan basketball championship alongside brother Joseph
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin and his brother Joseph helped the New Taipei Kings defeat the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots in Game 5 of the P.League+ (PLG) finals on Thursday to secure the championship. This marks the first time the brothers have played and won a professional title…
· Bryan Ke
Groper learns not to mess with Taiwan’s ‘most beautiful politician’
Chihning Ho, a Taiwanese lawmaker also known for her physical beauty, reportedly kicked a drunk man in the groin after he sexually assaulted her during her recent trip to Japan. The incident occurred outside Otsuka Station in Tokyo on June 15. Caught on video: A video shared by…
· Editorial Staff
FBI raids Oakland mayor Sheng Thao’s home
Early Thursday morning, more than a dozen FBI agents raided Mayor Sheng Thao’s house on Maiden Lane in the Oakland Hills as part of a political corruption investigation. The FBI confirmed the raid was a “court-authorized law enforcement activity,” but did not provide specifics.…
· Editorial Staff
Rihanna makes traditional Chinese pancakes in Shanghai
Rihanna makes traditional Chinese pancakes in Shanghai: Music superstar Rihanna won the hearts of Chinese social media users after she was filmed making the traditional 2,000-year-old Chinese pancake, jianbing, while promoting her cosmetic brand Fenty in Shanghai last month.…
· Editorial Staff
Too much internet may hurt teens’ brains
Too much internet may hurt teens’ brains: A new study out of University College London found that teens clinically diagnosed with internet addiction show disrupted signaling between brain regions responsible for attention, working memory and executive function. “The findings…
· admin
Singapore passport remains world’s most powerful
Singapore passport remains world’s most powerful: Singapore’s passport remains one of the strongest in the world in 2024, allowing its holders to enter 159 countries visa-free and nine countries with just an Electronic Travel Authorization. Singapore received a score of 91.15 in…
· Editorial Staff
San Diego man sentenced for hate crime against Asian American cop
San Diego man sentenced for hate crime against Asian American cop: Defendant John Richards, 68, pleaded guilty to battery on a police officer and a hate crime for striking and yelling racial slurs at an unnamed Asian American officer in 2022. He was sentenced to one year of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: ‘Atlas’ star Simu Liu reflects on AI technology and his ‘terrifying’ turn as a robot villain
After most famously playing a Marvel superhero and a Ken doll, actor Simu Liu now takes on the role of an AI robot in Netflix’s latest sci-fi thriller “Atlas,” starring Jennifer Lopez. Lopez, who portrays Atlas Shepherd, a “brilliant but misanthropic data analyst” that distrusts…
· Carl Samson
Remembering Tenzing Norgay, the unsung trailblazer of Mount Everest
Nepalese Indian mountaineer Tenzing Norgay played an equally crucial role in the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. Despite this monumental achievement, his contributions — and the broader legacy of the Sherpa community — have often been understated. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Uncensored ‘Sailor Moon’ English dub to debut at Cartoon Network
An uncensored English dub of “Sailor Moon” will appear on TV for the first time this week as part of Adult Swim’s Toonami anime block on Cartoon Network. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
This Chinese woman has fallen for an AI chatbot and the internet is all for it
A Chinese woman living in California has fallen in love with Do Anything Now (DAN), a jailbroken mode of ChatGPT, showcasing their steamy and romantic exchanges on social media. Key points:
· Ryan General
Thai activist’s death in custody reignites calls for justice reform in Thailand
The death of a 28-year-old Thai activist in pre-trial detention earlier this month has reignited calls for reform in Thailand’s justice system. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Look: This Tokyo cafe appears straight out of a manga
A Tokyo cafe is transporting customers into a “two-dimensional” world with its charmingly deceptive sketch decor. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
1 dead, 71 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
A Singapore Airlines passenger has died and 71 others were injured after the plane encountered extreme turbulence during a flight from London to Singapore on Tuesday. Key points:
· Ryan General
Chinese scientists revive frozen brain tissue without damage in breakthrough study
Chinese researchers have developed a technique to freeze and thaw human brain tissue without damage. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Taiwan’s new president tells China to stop threats, ‘face reality’ of Taipei’s existence
New Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has urged China to cease military and political threats, advocating for peace and stability through dialogue rather than confrontation. Key points:
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
Results
Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
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.
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.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.