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· Bryan Ke
‘Breaking Point’ tackles mental health, suicide in men through Asian Australian lens
Australian director Lochlan Graham is helping amplify the discussion on mental health and suicide in Australian men through an Asian Australian lens in the new short film “Breaking Point.” About the project: The short film, which premiered at Cinema Como in South Yarra,…
· 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
UT Austin stops funding for Asian cultural graduation ceremonies amid DEI ban
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) has announced the discontinuation of funding for cultural graduation ceremonies, following a recently enacted state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. About the decision: Earlier this month, UT Austin was forced to…
· Bryan Ke
LA man pleads guilty to stalking, sending threats about Asians, Jews
A San Fernando Valley man has pleaded guilty to one count of stalking that involved sending threatening messages that targeted Asian and Jewish people. In a nutshell: Andre Morrow Lackner, 35, of Northridge, Los Angeles, admitted to harassing a victim for 14 months in his guilty…
· Michelle De Pacina
1st Asian American woman-owned bookstore in NYC reopens after fire
Yu & Me Books, the first Asian American woman-owned bookstore in New York City, has successfully reopened six months after suffering from a fire. Back to business: The reopening of Yu & Me Books on Sunday saw a large crowd, including local authors and customers, who celebrated…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Bachelor’ sparks controversy for tagging wrong Asian American contestant
ABC Network’s reality show “The Bachelor” sparked controversy when its official Instagram account mistakenly tagged the wrong Asian American contestant. The mistake: In an Instagram post, the social media managers of “The Bachelor” identified Season 28 contestant Jennifer “Jenn”…
· Bryan Ke
Woman recounts story of traumatized Asian friend who mistook innocent exchange for racism
A woman took to Reddit to share her experience with a friend who misread a moment at a Chinese restaurant as a racist attack. What happened: Reddit user Mean-Proposal8, who identified herself as a 28-year-old Chinese woman, said it all started after her friend, Jess, 27, heard a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man charged with hate crime for attacking blind Asian man in Florida found not guilty
Allan Chandler Muller, a 36-year-old man who was charged with a hate crime for allegedly attacking an Asian man in Florida in 2020, was found not guilty by a Fort Walton Beach jury. The alleged hate crime: On Wednesday, Muller was acquitted of aggravated battery involving a hate…
· Michelle De Pacina
Battery charge against Asian man who punched his convicted sex offender in court dropped
Tylor Fu, who punched 80-year-old convicted sex offender Richard Gross during his sentencing in a Las Vegas courtroom, will no longer face a battery charge. Fu’s claims: Fu, who claims he was sexually abused by Gross for years, expressed frustration with the plea deal that Gross…
· Michelle De Pacina
Sibling stars of ‘American Girl: Corinne Tan’ on representing Asian girls, blended families
While siblings Miya and Kai Cech from California braced the chilly Canadian weather for Mattel’s live-action film “American Girl: Corinne Tan,” the teenage actors discovered warmth in the unique experience of working together along with canine companions. “American Girl: Corinne…
· Bryan Ke
Edison NJ’s first Asian American cop dies after ALS battle
A trailblazing Asian American police officer in Edison, New Jersey, is being remembered for his valuable contributions and impact to the community. What happened: Sergeant Joseph Vincent Luistro, the first Asian American police officer of Edison Township, died in his home…
· Ryan General
Daniel Wu slams Mattel for Asian stereotypes in ‘You Can Be Anything’ Barbies
Hong Kong film star Daniel Wu has taken to social media to call out Mattel for perpetuating Asian stereotypes in its “You Can Be Anything” Barbie line of dolls. Asian stereotype Barbies: On Jan. 21, Wu specifically highlighted two dolls representing Asian characters: a violinist…
· Bryan Ke
Son Heung-min named Best Footballer in Asia for 2023
Son Heung-min won his seventh Best Footballer in Asia title this week, beating other superstars in the sport such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Min-jae. Moving the news: Tottenham Hotspur announced the recognition on Tuesday, congratulating its captain for winning the Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian man who was berated for fishing in Australia injured after racist man attacked him
The son of an Asian man who was berated for fishing in Australia as seen in a viral video revealed that after the camera stopped rolling, a physical fight ensued, resulting in his father sustaining injuries. What happened: In a video uploaded to TikTok on Jan. 7, user…
· Ryan General
Oakland meeting calls for solidarity between Asian, Black communities after cop’s killing
Asian and Black communities in Oakland, California, convened for a meeting aimed at fostering unity and addressing misunderstandings between the groups amid heightened tensions following the killing of local police officer Tuan Le. Catch up: Le, a four-year veteran of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian Americans are fastest-growing group of eligible voters in US: poll
Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States, with a 15% increase, or about 2 million, in the past four years, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. Growth rates: Pew reports that the increase outpaces the…
· Ryan General
Asian couple who gave birth to white twins settles with erring fertility clinic
A New York-based Asian American couple has reached a settlement with a Southern California fertility clinic after a mix-up led to the mother carrying and delivering embryos from two different families. What happened: The couple from Flushing, Queens, identified only as Y.Z. and…
· Carl Samson
Man convicted of attacking Asian woman with metal scooter in SF
A man accused of calling a woman an anti-Asian slur before attacking her with a metal scooter was found guilty of assault by a jury on Tuesday. What happened: Thomas Crandell, 39, repeatedly kicked the glass door of the victim’s apartment building on Duboce Avenue just before…
· Ryan General
Meet Benjamin Lou, the 20-yr-old ‘Asian Stephen Hawking’
A 20-year-old MIT student has been dubbed the “Asian Stephen Hawking” for defying physical limitations imposed by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to achieve academic excellence and make groundbreaking strides in mathematics and physics. Triumph over adversity: Benjamin Lou was…
· Bryan Ke
Wichita swears in its first Asian American mayor
Political newcomer Lily Wu was sworn in as the first Asian American mayor of Wichita, Kansas, on Monday. About the event: Wu, a registered libertarian, was sworn in alongside two Republican City Council Members, Dalton Glasscock and J.V. Johnston, at Wichita City Hall on Monday.…
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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.