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Parents who avoid harsh punishments raise emotionally stronger kids: study
Parents who can control their emotions and avoid harsh punishments tend to raise kids who can better cope with stress and adversity, a new study finds. About the study: Researchers from the Singapore Longitudinal Early Development Study tracked over 2,600 Singaporean children…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese engineer charged with stealing Google’s AI trade secrets
A former Google software engineer has been charged with stealing the tech giant’s trade secrets to benefit two China-based companies seeking to gain advantage in the AI race. Allegations: Linwei Ding, 38, also known as Leon Ding, is accused of stealing more than 500 files…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai officials arrest 6 for trying to smuggle 87 wild animals in luggage
Thailand’s Customs Department arrested six Indian nationals at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 87 wild animals, including a red panda and cotton-top tamarin monkeys, out of the country. Violating laws: The individuals, aged 29 to 56, are accused of…
· Ryan General
Portland Commissioner halts odor complaints after closure of pho restaurant
A city commissioner in Portland has paused odor complaints tied to restaurants after a Vietnamese eatery was forced to close due to fines. Driving the news: Pho Gabo, a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Northeast Portland, was forced to close after escalating odor complaints from…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Ukrainian woman gets deepfaked to find Chinese husbands, sell Russian goods
A Ukrainian YouTuber is exposing the horrors of deepfakes on Chinese social media after learning that her image has been extensively cloned to sell Russian products and look for Chinese husbands. How she found out: Olga Loiek, 20, a cognitive science major at the University of…
· Ryan General
Scientists 3D print functional human brain tissue for first time
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the world’s first 3D-printed brain tissue that mimics the growth and behavior of the real human brain. Neuroscience breakthrough: Led by Professor Su-Chun Zhang, the scientists managed to print functional human…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwanese artist wins top prize at Japan manga awards
Taiwanese manga artist Jason Chien secured a Gold Award for his work at the Japan International Manga Awards. Winning gold: Out of 587 entries, Chien’s manga “Wind Chaser Under the Blue Sky” inspired by historical documents on Taiwan‘s railway, emerged as the top winner in…
· Ryan General
Watch: Sydney Sweeney crushes on ‘straight’ Bowen Yang in hilarious ‘SNL’ skit
A recent “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) skit took a hilarious turn with Bowen Yang playing a closeted straight man who breaks Sydney Sweeney’s heart. The sketch’s premise: In a skit on the show’s March 2 episode, host Sweeney develops a crush on cast member Yang, who identifies as…
· Bryan Ke
China developing its own version of OpenAI’s text-to-video model
A group of researchers and artificial intelligence (AI) experts are collaborating to develop China’s response to Sora, OpenAI’s highly anticipated text-to-video model. What it is: Peking University professors and Rabbitpre, an AI company based in Shenzhen, announced their…
· Ryan General
Philippines, Thailand condemn Singapore’s reported exclusive tour deal with Taylor Swift
The Singapore leg of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has come under fire for reportedly excluding other countries in the ASEAN region from hosting her performances. Week-long event: On Saturday, Swift kicked off her six-day performance schedule, set to end on March 9, at the National…
· 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.…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese man travels over 6,800 miles for Russell Westbrook game, wears 15 of his jerseys
A dedicated Russell Westbrook fan flew over 6,800 miles from Taiwan to attend the Los Angeles Clippers game against the Lakers on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Every Westbrook jersey ever (almost): The unidentified Taiwanese fan was captured on video showing off 15 jerseys representing…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ producer Dan Lin named Netflix’s top movie boss
Netflix announced on Wednesday that Dan Lin, founder of Rideback Productions, will serve as the next chairman of the company’s film division. The announcement: Lin, 50, will be succeeding Scott Stuber, who served as head of Netflix Film for seven years before noting his…
· Ryan General
Chinese American passenger sues United Airlines for $100K over lunchbox dispute
A Chinese American passenger is suing United Airlines, claiming he was discriminated against by a flight attendant. A passenger’s legal demands: Yubo Miao, a 64-year-old U.S. citizen of Chinese descent, is demanding $100,000 in damages from the carrier, citing racial…
· Ryan General
Google CEO slams AI diversity errors as ‘completely unacceptable’
In a leaked memo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said recent errors made by the company’s Gemini image generator, which some critics alleged were biased against white people, were “completely unacceptable.” Historical inaccuracies and bias: Earlier this week, Google temporarily paused…
· Bryan Ke
Weekly round trips for Chinese airlines to US raised to 50
The Department of Transportation is increasing the number of weekly round-trip flights of Chinese airlines to the U.S. next month in anticipation of the summer season. Number of flights: The Transportation Department announced on Monday that there will be 50 weekly round-trip…
· Ryan General
Pho restaurant in Portland forced to close after neighbor complained of smell
A Vietnamese restaurant in Portland was forced to permanently close after an 18-month battle with a persistent neighbor who complained about the smell of its cooking. Unidentified complainant: Pho Gabo, a restaurant with three locations in the Portland area, shuttered the doors…
· Bryan Ke
Indian netizens praise Korean man for wearing dhoti in viral video
A South Korean man has been receiving tons of love from Indian social media users after a video of him wearing traditional South Indian attire went viral on Instagram. Going viral: “Video creator” @baeyunsooo uploaded the video to his Instagram on Feb. 20, which has already…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mark Zuckerberg discusses AI risks with Japan PM Fumio Kishida
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed artificial intelligence (AI) with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday during a stop on his ongoing tour in Asia and amid his company’s push for dominance in the AI sector. Zuckerberg meets Kishida: According to Japanese government…
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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.