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· Ryan General
Researchers uncover East Asian genetic link to educational attainment
A new study has found a link between educational attainment and the genetics of East Asians, challenging previous studies largely focused on Western populations. About the study: The study, conducted by Korean medical researchers in collaboration with a Taiwanese team, involved…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man filmed demanding Asian father and son to stop fishing in ‘Australian waters’
A man was filmed berating an Asian man and his son while they were fishing, claiming that they were not allowed to fish as the area belonged to “Australian waters, not international water.” What happened: In the video uploaded to TikTok on Sunday, user @cootercowgirl can be seen…
· Bryan Ke
Georgia swears in its first-ever Asian American mayor
John Park, a South Korean immigrant, became Georgia’s first Asian American mayor after being sworn in at the Brookhaven City Hall on Monday. About the event: More than 100 people attended Park’s oath-taking ceremony, including Rep. Esther Panitch (GA-51), State Sen. Sally…
· Ryan General
Viral TikTok highlights co-workers mistaken for being related because they’re Asian
A viral TikTok video shows two Asian co-workers finding themselves repeatedly asked if they are family members, highlighting the prevalence of racial stereotyping in the workplace. About the video: In the video posted on Dec. 23, TikTok user Damir2crazy revealed that customers…
· Ryan General
Fresno Asian restaurant reopens after being shut down by racist rumor
After being forced to close amid false accusations fueled by a racist stereotype, a Laos-Thai restaurant in Fresno, California, has reopened with a new name and outlook. Catch up: Love & Thai, formerly known as Tasty Thai, faced a tumultuous period in early 2023 after TikTok…
· Bryan Ke
Hennessy opens its first flagship store in Asia
Hennessy has launched a flagship store in Shanghai, its first in Asia. Where it is: The new flagship store is located at Taikoo Li Qiantan, a high-end retail spot in Shanghai. The business will serve to deepen the cognac maker’s dialogue with Chinese consumers, parent company…
· Michelle De Pacina
Canada’s first South Asian physician Gurdev Singh Gill dies at 92
Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill, Canada’s first South Asian physician, has died at the age of 92 in Canada’s westernmost province, British Columbia. His death: Gill died in New Westminster on Dec. 17. His cause of death has not been revealed. Gill’s family announced the news in a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Christian magazine slammed for insisting Jesus was Asian
An article published by Christianity Today sparked controversy and drew criticism on social media for insisting that Jesus Christ was Asian. About the article: The article, titled “How Asian Artists Picture Jesus’ Birth From 1240 to Today,” was written by Victoria Emily Jones…
· Carl Samson
Man accused of killing senior Asian woman with sledgehammer in California
A man has been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of an elderly Asian woman at El Camino College in Torrance, California, on Christmas Eve. What happened: The victim, believed to be between 60 and 65, was collecting recyclables in the 16000 block of Crenshaw…
· Carl Samson
Korean restaurant worker shares PSA for non-Asians in viral TikTok
A video of a Korean restaurant worker sharing his awkward experience with an old white couple who questioned his Asian origin has gone viral on TikTok. What happened: The Laotian American worker, a content creator who goes by @dragonfacedkiller, said he was serving the couple…
· Ryan General
San Francico rapper releases diss track against mayor over anti-Asian crime
Chinese American rapper Chino Yang criticizes San Francisco’s city officials through his latest English-language track, “San Francisco Our Home.” Rhyme against crime: The 35-year-old rapper, who was born in China and raised in San Francisco, released a diss track last week…
· Carl Samson
Japan mulls creating ‘Asian version’ of the Grammys by 2025
Japan is reportedly planning to create an “Asian version” of the Grammy Awards. Goals: The news comes from Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency, which aims to launch the event as early as 2025. The awards show will recognize Asian artists but also help Japanese ones break into the…
· Bryan Ke
Man slams white cousin for calling his Asian wife’s lumpia ‘not authentic’
A Reddit user did not pull his punches when calling out his cousin for criticizing his 45-year-old Asian wife and telling everyone at a family gathering that her lumpia was “not authentic.” What happened: Reddit user u/tx2mi, 48, shared his story on the subreddit r/TwoHotTakes…
· Bryan Ke
Wing Luke Museum staffers speak out after anti-Asian vandalism
Months after falling victim to a hate-fueled vandalism, the staffers at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum are speaking out for the first time to share their thoughts on the incident. Catch up: Craig Milne, 76, was arrested for smashing several glass windows of the Wing Luke Museum at…
· Ryan General
New study suggests Native Americans originated from single Asian migration wave
Native Americans’ consistent affinity to East Asia suggests that they derive from a single population from East Asia around 5,000-10,000 years ago
· Michelle De Pacina
Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center adds over 100 new works of Asian American art
Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center has acquired over 100 new works of Asian American art, expanding its collection to approximately 400 objects as part of the Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI). About AAAI: The initiative, founded in 2018, aims to address the…
· Ryan General
Watch: Filipino actor’s hilarious speech brings house down at Asia Artist Awards
“If someone questions why I have award, don’t worry I question too,” Melai remarked
· Carl Samson
Asian American group launches reporting tool for workplace discrimination
Stand with Asian Americans (SwAA), an organization led by Asian American business leaders, has launched a new tool for reporting anti-Asian discrimination in the workplace. How it works: The new reporting mechanism comes in a submission form on a dedicated web page for SwAA’s…
· Ryan General
‘Benevolent sexism’ undermines Asian women with accents in workplace: study
“Our research serves as a reminder to not evaluate workers based on stereotypes,” the authors explained
· Bryan Ke
Asian terms dominate gay Pornhub’s top 5 searches in 2023
PornHub has released its “Year in Review Insights” report for 2023, revealing an Asian-dominant trend in its gay category worldwide. Most-searched terms: As seen in the report published Dec. 9, four of the top five most-searched terms on PornHub Gay include “anime” (No. 2),…
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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.