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· Bryan Ke
Gua sha explained: Origins, reported benefits and side effects
Gua sha, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) procedure practiced for centuries, is believed to offer many health benefits, beyond mere cosmetics suggested by recent trends. About Gua sha: Regarded as one of the oldest forms of TCM, gua sha’s recorded history reportedly dates…
· Carl Samson
‘Pokemon Legends Z-A’ trailer: Mega Evolutions, Lumiose City return
The Pokemon Company has released a new trailer for “Pokemon Legends Z-A,” its next major game in the popular franchise landing on the Nintendo Switch. About the game: Unveiled at the Pokemon Presents event on Tuesday, “Pokemon Legends Z-A,” developed by Game Freak, is the sequel…
· Bryan Ke
Thai lawmaker says more Thai students ‘should consider US’ as Vietnamese lead in study abroad
Suchatvee Suwansawat, a notable member of Thailand’s Democrat Party, continued his call for the government to help Thai youth as the latest data shows Vietnam as the leading Southeast Asian country for individuals sent abroad to study. What he found: Suchatvee recalled a time…
· Ryan General
How Japan is using AI to address population decline and boost marriage numbers
Japan is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in a nationwide effort to reverse the trend of dwindling marriage numbers and bolster its population. Love algorithm: In recent years, Japan’s local governments have been leveraging big data and AI algorithms to boost their…
· Bryan Ke
London teen dies by suicide after being blackmailed with his nude photos
A 16-year-old boy who immigrated with his family to London from Sri Lanka has reportedly died by suicide after being blackmailed by an unknown person using his nude pictures in October 2022. Sextortion: The police shared the details of the case during an inquest into Dinal De…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese migrants detained at San Diego border increases by 500% from last year
The U.S. Border Patrol Chief reported a significant increase in the number of Chinese migrants detained at the San Diego border, with a 500% rise compared to the same period last year. Substantial surge: U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens disclosed that over 20,000 migrants…
· Michelle De Pacina
Supreme Court rejects case alleging discrimination against Asian American students in Virginia
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case alleging discrimination against Asian American students in admissions at the elite Thomas Jefferson (TJ) High School for Science and Technology in Virginia. About the case: The case challenged the Fairfax County School…
· Ryan General
Woman laid off from LinkedIn lands job at Google after sending this video
A woman laid off from LinkedIn secured a higher-paying job at Google by sending an unconventional and innovative video application. Eyes on the prize: Mariana Kobayashi set her sights on Google after being laid off from her position at LinkedIn in June 2023. Realizing the…
· Michelle De Pacina
The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’
Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that he says is “unapologetically Asian.” What’s the movie?: The decades-old musical comedy film is Henry Koster’s “Flower Drum Song.” It is an…
· Carl Samson
Toyota aims to attract young Asian American customers with original anime series
Toyota is taking its brand to the next level with an anime series aimed at showcasing its vehicles and engaging young audiences. About the series: Produced by Long Beach, California-based Intertrend Communications, “Grip” consists of five episodes centered around Jae Kang and…
· Ryan General
Filipino journalist creates AI tool to detect stories in government audit reports
A Filipino journalist has created a custom GPT tool to aid investigative reporters in finding potential stories in government audit reports more efficiently. About the tool: Veteran journalist Jaemark Tordecilla, a Nieman Foundation Fellow and former editor-in-chief of GMA News…
· Ryan General
Louisiana woman recounts spontaneous move to Japan, being homeless in Thailand
A woman from Baton Rouge seeking a digital nomad lifestyle in Tokyo recently recounted on social media how she ended up becoming homeless in Thailand. Digital nomad aspirations: In August 2023, 25-year-old Louisiana native Kiawanna Moore booked a one-way flight to Japan to…
· Bryan Ke
Mike Tyson to launch weed brand in Thailand years after nearly being arrested for it
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson is bringing his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0 to Thailand, the same country where he nearly got in trouble with the law for the same recreational drug. Expanding to Asia: The company announced in a press release on Wednesday that it entered a partnership…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese couple aims to have 12 children with 12 different zodiac signs
A Chinese couple with nine children is planning to have three more so that each of their children has a different sign of the zodiac. About the family: Tian Dongxia, 34, documents the life of her large family in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, on her Douyin channel. She and her…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s oldest bakery creates ‘romance bread’ using AI to inspire romantic feelings
Kimuraya, Japan’s oldest bakery, is using AI to create “romance bread” to capture the essence of romantic feelings. About the AI bread: In collaboration with NEC Corp, the Japanese bakery is creating “Ren AI Pan” or “AI Romance Bread” using AI technology that analyzes…
· Michelle De Pacina
Young Chinese women are resorting to AI boyfriends for better communication
Young Chinese women are increasingly turning to AI boyfriends, appreciating their chatbot companions’ ability to communicate better than a real man. About the AI boyfriends: The AI chatbot boyfriends stem from an app called Glow, developed by Shanghai start-up MiniMax. The free…
· Michelle De Pacina
Joe Biden drinks boba tea at stop on 2024 presidential campaign
President Joe Biden was filmed enjoying a bubble tea as part of his 2024 presidential campaign strategy, eschewing large rallies for intimate visits to places like local businesses. Biden enjoys boba: On Monday, Biden was stopped by reporters as he was walking out of an Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand to crack down on marijuana use after decriminalization 2 years ago
Thailand will be cracking down on recreational marijuana use due to concerns about youth drug abuse and rising crime. Widespread concerns: Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana in 2022, driven by promises of economic benefits, particularly for…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘lol hey guys’: Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign joins TikTok
President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign has joined TikTok, going against earlier statements indicating their reluctance to join the platform due to security concerns. First post: The inaugural video, posted on Sunday during the Super Bowl, features Biden engaging in a…
· Ryan General
New mural in Sacramento’s Little Saigon accused of inaccuracies, lack of representation
A 500-foot mural project in Sacramento’s Little Saigon that purportedly intended to celebrate the Lunar New Year — or Tet in Vietnamese communities — has faced accusations of inaccuracies and exclusion in its creation. About the project: The mural, commissioned by WellSpace…
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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.