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· Michelle De Pacina
$1.5M lawsuit accuses California DA of racism against Asian Americans
Patti Lee, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s former spokesperson, filed a legal claim on Monday, accusing Price of “constantly and openly” making derogatory comments against Asian Americans. The lawsuit: Lee is seeking a $1.5 million settlement for emotional…
· Ryan General
Republican senator touts anti-Asian conspiracy theory on Fox News
Senator Roger Marshall (R, KS-1) propagated unsubstantiated claims about Chinese-owned massage parlors being part of a vast conspiracy during an appearance on a Fox News program. The gist: On a recent segment of Fox News‘ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo,” Sen.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian restaurant slams influencer’s request for free meal in exchange for exposure
Lucky Ramen and Sushi, a pan-Asian restaurant in Manchester, England, publicly slammed an unnamed influencer’s request for a free meal in exchange for social media exposure. Exposing the influencer: The business owners shared a screenshot of the influencer’s initial request and…
· Ryan General
First cases of Asian elephants mourning, burying their dead documented in India
Asian elephants in India’s Bengal region have been observed mourning and burying their dead calves, a recent study by Indian scientists has documented. What the scientists found: The study, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, details five instances between 2022 and 2023…
· Carl Samson
Son of Asia’s richest man throws lavish pre-wedding bash attended by Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg
Global elites converged in India over the weekend to attend the pre-wedding celebrations of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s wealthiest man. Who’s getting married: Anant Ambani, the 28-year-old heir to the Reliance Industries empire and a director at one of its energy…
· Michelle De Pacina
FBI raids 2 homes of NYC mayor’s director of Asian affairs Winnie Greco
FBI agents conducted searches at two residences belonging to Winnie Greco, a longtime associate of New York Mayor Eric Adams. About the raid: The morning raids took place at two of Greco’s Bronx properties, which are located on the same block, at around 6 a.m. on Thursday.…
· Carl Samson
1 of 3 arrested for burglarizing New York home because the owner is Asian
A New Jersey man has been arrested for breaking into a residence in Central New York because it belonged to an Asian American business owner, according to police. What happened: Cristian Pena Ramos, 24, of Newark, allegedly burglarized the victim’s home in Manlius on Tuesday,…
· Carl Samson
2 charged with hate crime for targeting Asians in Seattle burglaries
Two men accused in a string of armed robberies that targeted Asian-owned homes in Washington state’s King County in 2023 are now facing burglary, assault and hate crime charges. Catch up: Demarcus Pate, 28, and Javez Tubbs, 32, were first arrested on Sept. 27, 2023, along with…
· Ryan General
Asian Americans almost twice as likely to shop at Costco, new data shows
Asian Americans are almost twice as likely to shop at Costco as the general population, a new study finds. By the numbers: While representing only 7% of the U.S. population, Asian Americans make up 10% of the wholesale giant‘s customer base, according to market research firm…
· Michelle De Pacina
Wisconsin advances bill including Hmong, Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin may become the next state to mandate the teaching of Asian American history as a bill requiring such has moved closer to approval. Senate’s vote: On Tuesday, the state’s Senate committee voted 6-1 to advance the legislation, SB 240, which proposes adding teachings on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Microsoft, AAJC launch digital Asian Resource Hub to connect AAPI to community resources, data
Microsoft and Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), a nonprofit, civil rights organization, has launched a first-ever digital platform to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. About the platform: Developed in collaboration with Asian Americans…
· Michelle De Pacina
Cincinnati man pleads guilty to hate crime assault of Asian American student
A man charged with a federal hate crime in connection with an attack against an Asian American student at the University of Cincinnati (UC) in 2021 has pleaded guilty. Catch up: Darrin Johnson, 27, of Avondale, is accused of punching a male Asian American student in an…
· Michelle De Pacina
Racist note left on receipt at Asian restaurant in North Carolina sparks outrage
A racist incident at an Asian restaurant in North Carolina, where a customer left a derogatory note on a receipt, has ignited online outrage. What happened: On Saturday, a customer named Autumn Bray left a note on her $71.38 bill receipt at the Wafu Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi…
· Bryan Ke
Woman faces backlash for telling Asian dog walker to ‘Go back to China’
A woman is facing backlash on social media after being filmed harassing an Asian professional dog walker and hurling racist and xenophobic remarks at her. How it started: TikTok user Cindy explained in her post on Monday that the incident started on Feb. 7 when she asked the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Why Japanese cuisine is ‘less spicy’ than others in Asia
Japanese food is often considered “less spicy” than other Asian cuisines, and this could be explained by the country’s culinary history and climate influences. Culinary history and tradition: Japanese culinary history places a strong emphasis on the natural flavors of fresh…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian American students less likely to attend Ivy League schools than white peers: study
A study shows that Asian American students — especially South Asian applicants — are less likely to attend Ivy League and other prestigious institutions compared to white students despite having similar academic and extracurricular credentials. Key findings: The study, recently…
· Ryan General
7 ‘traditional’ Asian dishes that are actually Asian American
While Asian cuisines have significantly enriched American food culture, some dishes we think of as “traditional” actually have surprising American roots. Beyond just being delicious, these American-born Asian cuisines represent immigrant ingenuity, cultural exchange and, in many…
· Carl Samson
Man sentenced to 15 years for anti-Asian hate attack on NYC senior
A man who brutally attacked a senior Asian American woman in Midtown Manhattan in 2021 has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison. Catch up: Brandon Elliot, 43, assaulted Vilma Kari, then 65, outside an apartment building at 360 West 43rd Street in Hell’s Kitchen on March…
· Michelle De Pacina
Most East Asian adults believe men, women should share family responsibilities: survey
A new survey reveals that large majorities of people in East Asia believe men and women should share familial responsibilities. The results: The survey, which was conducted by the Pew Research Center from June to September 2023 in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and…
· Bryan Ke
BTS becomes first group, Asian act to cross historic milestone on Spotify
BTS has surpassed the 38 billion stream mark on Spotify, reportedly marking a first for any group or Asian act. Making history: BTS crossed 38 billion total streams on Spotify this week, as per music data website Kworb. Tracks with the highest streams include “Dynamite” (1.8…
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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.