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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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Asian films connects to budgets, box office, and global demand.

People & Works

Culture surface · Food

Del Monte Asia

Del Monte Asia connects to Kikkoman and the broader food story around it.

Company: Kikkoman
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Culture surface · Platforms

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia connects to Grab and the broader platforms story around it.

Company: Grab
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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.

Known for: Kikkoman Soy Sauce · Del Monte Asia · Soy sauce
Food
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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.

Known for: GrabFood · GrabPay · GrabBike
Platforms
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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.

Known for: Garena · Free Fire · Shopee
Platforms
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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.

Known for: SHISEIDO · Clé de Peau Beauté · NARS
Beauty
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Company · China · HKEX:0700

Tencent

Tencent ties gaming, messaging, streaming, and social habits to one of Asia's biggest internet companies.

Known for: WeChat · Honor of Kings · Riot Games
Platforms
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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.

Known for: Trip.com · Ctrip · Skyscanner
Travel
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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.

Source: AP News
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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.

Source: Jollibee Foods Corporation
1,658 stores
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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.

Source: Jollibee Foods Corporation
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