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· Carl Samson
Man attempts to smuggle 104 snakes in his pants into mainland China
A man was caught at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border trying to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants, Chinese customs officials said on July 9. The traveler, who claimed he had “nothing to declare,” was found with six canvas drawstring bags in his trousers filled with various exotic…
· Bryan Ke
AirAsia’s youthful-looking ‘first cabin crew’ retires at 60
Nordin Razali, AirAsia’s “first cabin crew” who began working for the company 35 years ago, has retired at 60. His last flight was a 90-minute trip to Kuching, Malaysia. The Malaysian airline uploaded a video of the staff celebrating Nordin’s retirement to TikTok on July 1.…
· Carl Samson
Biden-Harris campaign launches AANHPI outreach program
Team Biden-Harris this week launched “AANHPIs for Biden-Harris,” a campaign program that aims to mobilize Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters. It seeks to engage AANHPI communities through a series of events, multilingual resources and targeted…
· Bryan Ke
Thai teen designs Red Bull’s Formula One cars
Team Red Bull has incorporated the design created by Chalaj Suvanish, a grade 11 student at Prince Royal’s College in Chiang Mai, Thailand, into its cars after the 16-year-old boy won the brand’s first “REBL CUSTMS” livery contest this year. “I love watching Oracle Red Bull…
· Carl Samson
China takes urgent climate action amid deadly rains, flooding
China is prioritizing its climate change policy as severe torrential rains and flooding continue to affect several parts of the country. Extensive emergency responses have been put in place to mitigate the impact of the extreme weather. What’s happening: Relentless rains since…
· Bryan Ke
Retired US figure skater Mirai Nagasu shares photos of new baby
Former Olympian Mirai Nagasu, 31, surprised her fans by sharing a few pictures of her newborn son, Taiga, on Instagram on Tuesday. Nagasu first introduced Taiga to her fans in a short video on June 20. Engaged to American ice dancer Michael Bramante, 32, in 2023, Nagasu gave…
· Carl Samson
Jollibee buys 70% stake in South Korean coffee chain
Editor’s Note: This article previously reported that Jollibee acquired Compose Coffee for $340 million. It has been corrected to clarify that Jollibee acquired 70% of a deal valued at $340 million. We apologize for the error/confusion. Jollibee Foods, the Philippines’ largest…
· Carl Samson
Florida State Senate candidate sues fellow Republicans over ‘racist’ claims
Florida State Senate candidate Bowen Kou has filed lawsuits against the Florida Republican Senate Campaign Committee and Florida’s Voice, a conservative news outlet, for allegedly linking him to Chinese donors, including the Chinese Communist Party. The FRSCC is endorsing Rep.…
· Ryan General
Hawaii basketball standouts join Team Japan for Paris 2024
Akira Jacobs, a 20-year-old prospect from the University of Hawaii and Hugh Watanabe, a 25-year-old standout from ‘Iolani School have secured spots on Japan’s basketball squad for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The two Hawaii players will be joining the Japan national team’s…
· Ryan General
Study finds anti-Asian racial bias in AI grading
A new study by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) has raised concerns about potential racial bias in AI essay grading systems. In the study, shared with the nonprofit The Hechinger Report, researchers compared human grader scores with those of a ChatGPT-based AI model,…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka claims first Wimbledon win in 5 years
Naomi Osaka secured her first Wimbledon victory since 2018 by defeating France’s Diane Parry on Monday. The victory, which comes on the eve of her daughter’s first birthday, marks a significant milestone in her comeback after taking a break from tennis last year. Osaka, who is…
· Ryan General
World champ gymnast Yul Moldauer fails to qualify for Paris 2024
Rising star gymnast Yul Moldauer missed qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics after his performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday fell just short of the qualifying zone. “I love you all for the support!” the 27-year-old Korean American former world champion wrote on X.…
· Carl Samson
Thai teen goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa
Yeehwa, a 17-year-old fried chicken seller from Thailand, has gone viral for her remarkable resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa. The secondary school student from Phichit province helps her mother at a market stall in Samut Prakan during school breaks. TikTok videos showing her at…
· Ryan General
Dead passenger on Tokyo train goes unnoticed for over 12 hours, 400 miles
A Japanese man died on a Tokyo commuter train and remained unnoticed among sleeping passengers for nearly 12 hours. The unnamed passenger boarded in Shibuya and traveled over 400 miles before being discovered. Final journey: The train’s route typically involves multiple round…
· Michelle De Pacina
74-year-old woman dies after being shoved in front of San Francisco train
Corazon Dandan died after being pushed into an oncoming BART train at San Francisco’s Powell Street Station at around 11 p.m on Monday night. The suspect, 49-year-old Trevor Belmont, also known as Hoak Taing, was arrested at the scene and booked into the San Francisco County…
· Bryan Ke
Din Tai Fung begins accepting reservations for NYC opening
Famous Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung is set to open its first Northeast U.S. branch in New York City on July 18, with reservations now available through Yelp. The upcoming branch, located at 1633 Broadway between West 50th and 51st Streets, is reportedly the company’s…
· Carl Samson
Stampede at Hindu gathering in northern India claims 121 lives
A stampede at a Hindu gathering in the district of Hathras in India’s Uttar Pradesh state on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least 121 people, predominantly women, according to authorities. The event, which was led by a preacher known as “Bhole Baba,” saw an overwhelming…
· Ryan General
Awkwafina flees bounty hunters in chaotic ‘Jackpot!’ trailer
“Jackpot!”, an upcoming action-comedy starring Awkwafina and John Cena, released its first trailer on Tuesday. The film, set to premiere on Prime Video on August 15th, takes place in 2030 and follows Katie (Awkwafina), who wins a grand lottery with a deadly twist: anyone can…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese singer urges Tiananmen remembrance at prestigous awards show
Taiwanese singer and activist Panai urged the public not to forget the events of Tiananmen Square at the Golden Melody Awards, known as the Grammys of the Chinese-speaking world, on Saturday. The 1989 incident, sometimes referred to as the Tiananmen Square massacre, saw the…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnamese airport cleaner returns lost $55K to traveler
Tran Thi Huong, a cleaner at Da Nang International Airport, discovered a bag containing $54,900 in cash while cleaning on Wednesday and promptly reported the find to airport authorities. A Japanese tourist retrieved his belongings on Thursday, explaining that he forgot his bag…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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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.
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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.