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· Michelle De Pacina
These Filipino American women are using comedy to smash Asian stereotypes
Patricia Dinglasan, a former corporate beauty executive from the Bay Area, was pregnant with her second child when she decided to trade safety nets for punchlines. Looking back, the now-48-year-old mother sees that the signs of her path to comedy were always there — she just…
· Carl Samson
South Asian women suffer from ‘marriage penalty’ at work: study
A phenomenon known as “marriage penalty” hinder’s women’s employment in South Asia, a new World Bank study shows. The trend persists even without factoring in child-rearing, while men experience the reverse, dubbed as “marriage premium.” What it is: “Marriage penalty” refers to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelin-recommended Japanese ramen shop makes Texas debut in Houston’s Asiatown
Mensho, a Japan-based ramen shop, has opened its first Texas location in Houston’s Asiatown. The opening comes just before the city is set to receive its first Michelin Guide, which has generated excitement and anticipation among food enthusiasts.
· Michelle De Pacina
Harris-Walz campaign launches new economic ads targeting Asian Americans
The Harris-Walz campaign has launched new TV and digital ads promoting Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic agenda aimed at Asian American voters in key battleground states. The ads, part of a $370 million investment, feature small business owners and workers endorsing Harris’…
· Ryan General
Asian American students most impacted by racism in US schools: CDC
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that nearly one-third of American high school students experienced racism in 2023. The nationwide survey of over 20,000 students in grades 9-12 found that racism significantly impacts students’…
· California Department of Public Health
Increase in Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Among Asian and Pacific Islander Californians
In recent years, the fentanyl crisis has increasingly impacted Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. In California, the number of fentanyl-related overdose deaths among AAPI individuals increased by 16% from 2021 to 2022 (California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Seventeen teams up with BBC Earth to showcase natural wonders in ‘Asia’ trailer
K-pop group Seventeen has collaborated with BBC Earth on a song featured in the trailer for its upcoming natural history series titled “Asia.” The two-minute trailer, released on Thursday, showcases orchestral music sung by the boy band’s members DK and Seungkwan. The track was…
· Carl Samson
North Carolina’s Hmong families seek Asian food items, language access after Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Hmong American families in North Carolina are seeking urgent assistance, particularly with Asian food items and language access. Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane and killed at least 230 people across six states —…
· Ryan General
Natalie Nakase becomes WNBA’s first Asian American head coach
Natalie Nakase, former assistant coach of the Las Vegas Aces, has been appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, an expansion team set to debut in the WNBA in 2025. The announcement on Thursday marks a historic moment as Nakase becomes the first Asian…
· Ryan General
How a trading card collector is trying to help get an Asian NHL pioneer into the HOF
Chris Woo, a 45-year-old corporate lawyer, is using his collection of over 550 hockey cards featuring players of Asian descent to build community and advocate for the recognition of Asian hockey players. Woo’s collection, which he shares through a dedicated Instagram page and…
· Carl Samson
South Korean novelist becomes 1st Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature
Novelist Han Kang has made history by becoming the first Asian woman and first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy awarded her the prestigious prize for her “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of…
· Ryan General
Surge in hate crimes against South Asians linked to political spotlight
A new report from Stop AAPI Hate reveals a significant rise in anti-South Asian hate online, coinciding with the political prominence of Kamala Harris and Usha Vance. Published this week, the report titled Empowered/Imperiled: The Rise of South Asian Representation and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown, Stanford sees surge in Asian enrollment after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in 2023 that ended race-conscious admissions, several top universities have reported shifts in their student demographics, particularly an increase in Asian enrollment. The numbers: At Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Asian freshman…
· Carl Samson
Why most Asian immigrants move to the US: survey
Most Asian immigrants come to the U.S. to be with family, according to a survey recently published by the Pew Research Center. While ethnic groups had diverse motivations, the survey highlights family ties as the leading reason for migration, alongside economic and educational…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark Invests in Anise Health to Advance Asian American Mental Health
NextShark is proud to announce that it has taken an equity stake in Anise Health, a pioneering mental health platform providing culturally responsive and affordable care for the Asian American community. This strategic investment reflects our ongoing commitment to empower Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC mayor’s director of Asian affairs resigns amid criminal investigation
Winnie Greco, New York Mayor Eric Adams’ longtime aide and director of Asian Affairs, voluntarily resigned on Monday after over a decade of service amid an ongoing criminal investigation involving Adams. Her resignation comes after FBI agents raided her properties and office…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police search for suspects who mugged Asian woman in Brooklyn hate crime
A 25-year-old Asian woman was mugged in Downtown Brooklyn around 3:25 p.m. on Sept. 28 in an incident classified as a hate crime. While walking in front of 387 Jay St., she was approached by two individuals, one of whom made anti-Asian remarks while the other forcibly took the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Fortune unveils its list of the ‘most powerful’ women in Asia
Fortune unveiled its 2024 Most Powerful Women Asia list, featuring 100 influential women from diverse industries such as finance, energy, food and beverages, transportation and hospitality. The 100 women, including 53 CEOs, 26 chairpersons and 11 CFOs, are recognized for…
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ screenwriter Adele Lim to direct ‘The Princess Diaries 3’
Disney has announced that Malaysian filmmaker Adele Lim, known for co-writing the screenplays for “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and the Last Dragon,” will direct “The Princess Diaries 3.” “As a diehard fan of the original Princess Diaries, I’m beyond excited to be a part of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Seattle police seek help in IDing suspect in racist assault on elderly Asian man
Seattle police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in the assault of an elderly Asian man in South Seattle on June 22. What happened: The attack occurred around 8 p.m. near the 5300 block of South Henderson Street, where the suspect, described as a Black man, used a…
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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.