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· Carl Samson
Kamala Harris poised to break Senate ties as Dems race to confirm judges
Despite losing the election, Vice President Kamala Harris may yet play a pivotal role in defying President-elect Donald Trump as Democrats push to confirm judicial nominees in the waning days of the Biden administration. With Senate Republicans employing procedural roadblocks to…
· Bryan Ke
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Red One’ underperforms on opening weekend
Dwayne Johnson’s Christmas action comedy “Red One” opened to a subpar performance in the weekend box office. Produced with a $250 million budget, the film grossed $32.1 million in its opening week, falling short of Sunday’s $34.1 million projection. Still, the movie took the No.…
· Carl Samson
Trump confirms he will declare national emergency, use military for mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed he will declare a national emergency and use the military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, marking one of his second administration’s boldest policy moves. What he’s saying: Tom Fitton, president of…
· Carl Samson
Storm-worn Philippines battles sixth typhoon in a month
The Philippines is reeling after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the unprecedented fourth major typhoon to strike in less than two weeks — and its sixth storm overall in a month — battered the country with devastating force. Making its first landfall Saturday night on Catanduanes Island…
· Ryan General
Asia reacts to Donald Trump’s second term win
Asia is bracing for the return of Donald Trump to the White House, as leaders across the region express a mix of cautious optimism and concern about his foreign policy. Observers believe Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris may escalate tensions with China, disrupt regional trade…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Americans hit with culturally specific election disinformation
Chinese American communities are reportedly facing a barrage of election-related disinformation, marked by culturally targeted attacks and widespread social media manipulation. As online influence operations from both foreign and domestic sources intensify, experts warn of the…
· Ryan General
Texas Rep. Angie Chen Button beats former Miss Texas Averie Bishop to secure 9th term
Republican state Rep. Angie Chen Button, 70, won a ninth term in the Texas Legislature, defeating Democratic challenger Averie Bishop, 28, in the competitive race for House District 112. Button secured 54% of the vote to Bishop’s 46%, with a margin of nearly 7,000 votes. This…
· Michelle De Pacina
Tropical storm Trami hits Vietnam after killing over 100 in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in Vietnam on Sunday, after causing severe flooding in the Philippines. The storm, described as the deadliest storm to hit the Southeast Asian country so far this year, left at least 110 dead in the Philippines. According to the Philippine…
· Bryan Ke
‘John Wick’ co-creator confirms anime project will serve as prequel
Chad Stahelski, co-creator and director of the “John Wick” franchise, has shared a few details about the mysterious, upcoming “John Wick” anime project. Stahelski first teased an anime version of the popular Lionsgate franchise in late 2023.
· Michelle De Pacina
Zayn Malik shares heartfelt tribute to late former 1D bandmate Liam Payne
Zayn Malik shared a message to his late former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, on Instagram. In the heartfelt post, Malik expressed regret over unspoken conversations and gratitude for Payne’s support during difficult times. He reminisced about their friendship,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Last of the Sea Women’: Meet South Korea’s senior ‘mermaids’ fighting to protect the ocean
Korean American filmmaker Sue Kim was only 8 when she first encountered Jeju Island’s centuries-old legends — Korea’s first female breadwinners who dive to great depths without oxygen tanks. These women divers, or “haenyeo,” are known for their remarkable strength, autonomy and…
· Ryan General
Japan’s Kenshi Yonezu to perform in US for the 1st time
Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu is embarking on his first-ever global tour, “Kenshi Yonezu 2025 Tour / Junk,” with dates in the US, South Korea and Europe. The tour kicks off in Seoul with two shows at Inspire Arena in March 2025, followed by performances in London 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
Over a dozen US states sue TikTok for harming children by ‘addiction’
Attorneys General from 13 U.S. states — including New York and California — and the District of Columbia filed separate lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, accusing the social media platform of harming young users’ mental health through “addictive” design features. The…
· Carl Samson
Jungkook almost performed at the Super Bowl
Jungkook was reportedly invited by Usher to perform with him at this year’s Super Bowl. The belated news comes from a New Yorker article published on Monday, which attributed the missed opportunity to Jungkook’s military service. However, it is unclear when exactly Usher — who…
· Michelle De Pacina
Katseye to perform at Minnesota’s Mall of America
Global girl group Katseye announced a surprise performance at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Oct. 19. The Los Angeles-based, six-member group, which debuted in June and has since gained a global fan base, will perform in the Huntington Bank Rotunda, followed…
· Ryan General
Can this heartwarming hit bring Thailand its first Oscar?
Thailand has chosen “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” as its entry for the best international feature film at the 97th Academy Awards. The blockbuster film, directed by Pat Boonnitipat and starring singer Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin), tells the story of a young…
· Michelle De Pacina
NJ community demand justice, police reform in 3rd rally for Victoria Lee
A third rally was held for Victoria Lee, a 26-year-old fatally shot by police in her apartment during a mental health crisis in July, on Wednesday morning as community members and Korean American organizations gathered at Fort Lee Borough Hall. Cries for justice: Organized by…
· Carl Samson
China gets no formal message from US on its National Day
In a departure from tradition, the U.S. State Department has not released a formal congratulatory message for China’s National Day, which marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1. This contrasts with messages sent to Cyprus and Nigeria, which both…
· Carl Samson
NewJeans’ label rejects their demand to get former CEO back
Ador, NewJeans’ label, rejected the group’s demand to reinstate former CEO Min Hee-jin, citing adherence to Hybe Labels’ management and production separation principles. In a statement on Sept. 25, Ador, a Hybe subsidiary, confirmed that Min would continue as a producer and…
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Alibaba
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Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
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Company · Indonesia · IDX:GOTO
GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
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 · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
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 · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
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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.