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· Carl Samson
Political newcomer Adena Ishii is Berkeley’s first Asian American mayor
Adena Ishii has been elected as the first Asian American and first woman of color to serve as mayor of Berkeley, California, narrowly defeating City Council veteran Sophie Hahn in a historic and tightly contested race. Results: Ishii, a 36-year-old political newcomer, won 51% of…
· Ryan General
Joe Rogan discusses colleges’ alleged discrimination against Asians on podcast
On the Nov. 15 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” host Joe Rogan and guest Jeff Dye discussed the perceived strong work ethic of Asian people and its impact on the lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Asian American applicants. “They [Asian…
· Carl Samson
Asian American doll company Jilly Bing releases mixed Asian and white doll
Jilly Bing, a company known for its Asian American dolls, has launched its first mixed Asian and white doll, reflecting the growing demographic of over 3.5 million mixed-race Asian Americans identified in the 2020 Census. Described as the “bold, confident daughter of an Asian…
· Ryan General
US indicts Asia’s 4th richest man in $250 million bribery scheme
On Wednesday, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and senior associates were charged in the U.S. with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar energy contracts in India. Federal prosecutors in New York alleged that Adani Green Energy bribed Indian…
· Carl Samson
Meet Kirby, Houston Zoo’s new baby Asian elephant
The Houston Zoo on Friday welcomed Kirby, a 314-pound female Asian elephant calf born to 34-year-old Shanti after a 19-hour labor. The pachyderm strengthens the zoo’s growing herd, joining siblings Joy (born 2017) and Nelson (born 2020). Kirby stood within six minutes, walked…
· Ryan General
Asian American-owned Washington Spirit soars to NWSL championship
The Washington Spirit, owned by Korean American businesswoman Y. Michele Kang clinched their spot in the NWSL Championship after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against reigning champions NJ/NY Gotham FC. Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury secured the win after saving all three…
· Carl Samson
Lawsuit: Taiwanese chipmaker accused of bullying US workers, discriminating against non-Asians
More than a dozen current and former U.S. employees are suing Taiwanese chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for allegedly favoring Taiwanese and Chinese workers and subjecting non-East Asian workers to a hostile work environment. The legal challenge comes…
· Carl Samson
Asian American voters helped fuel San Francisco’s shift toward Trump
Asian Americans, as well as less-educated voters, drove San Francisco’s small shift toward Donald Trump in the 2024 election. While the city remained overwhelmingly Democratic, precinct-level analysis reveals that support for Trump grew notably in southern and western…
· Ryan General
John M. Chu gives update on ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel
John M. Chu recently shared an update on the potential for a sequel of his 2018 hit film “Crazy Rich Asians, noting that the team has yet to finalize a script. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Chu expressed his commitment to only move forward with the highly…
· Carl Samson
How Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie won over Asian Americans to become SF mayor
Daniel Lurie secured a decisive victory in the San Francisco mayoral race, denying incumbent London Breed a second full term. Results: As of Wednesday night, Lurie amassed 99,235 votes (26.7%) compared to Breed’s 90,503 (24.3%). Despite being relatively unknown when he announced…
· Carl Samson
Trump’s re-election sparks economic, geopolitical anxiety across Asia
Donald Trump’s re-election is raising major questions across Asia as countries brace for the impact of his renewed “America First” agenda and threats of high tariffs. At play are key economic relationships, shifting alliances and geopolitical tensions with China, where the…
· Carl Samson
How Trump won more Asian American voters in 2024
While most Asian American voters cast their votes for Kamala Harris, a record 39% supported Donald Trump in this year’s election. As many Harris voters continue to look for answers to explain the outcome, Trump supporters are pointing at grassroots efforts, voter education and…
· Ryan General
Anti-immigrant rhetoric, policies endanger South Asians in Canada
Anti-immigrant political rhetoric and online hate speech have sparked a disturbing trend of anti-South Asian sentiment in Canada. The prejudice has manifested in verbal and physical assaults, discrimination and exclusionary policies, creating a hostile environment for South…
· Ryan General
7 feel-good Asian movies to restore your faith in humanity
Sometimes, all we need is to escape into a world of cinematic joy to remind ourselves that there’s still a whole lot of good in the world. We’ve rounded up a list of uplifting flicks that are guaranteed to put a smile back on your face, no matter what’s going on in the world…
· 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
More Asian Americans voted for Trump this time around, exit poll shows
More Asian Americans voted for Donald Trump this election than in 2020, according to an exit poll by NBC. This year, 38% cast their vote for the Republican candidate, up from 34% in 2020 when he faced Joe Biden.
· Ryan General
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival returns for 16th year
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) kicks off Thursday with a diverse program of over 100 films from 25 countries. The festival, running until Nov. 17, is presented by Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers, a non-profit dedicated to supporting Asian &…
· Ryan General
San Diego Asian Film Festival marks 25th year with 170+ films
The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a diverse lineup of over 170 films from more than 35 countries, screening from Nov. 7-16. Hosted by Pacific Arts Movement, this year’s program features 22 premieres, including the opening night…
· Carl Samson
Colorado’s Asian business owners targeted in wave of high-tech burglaries
Asian business owners are being targeted in a wave of sophisticated burglaries in Colorado, with suspects employing high-tech tactics to gain access to their homes and steal high-value items. Where they’re taking place: The burglaries have occurred across multiple cities and…
· Ryan General
New study makes recommendations for increasing Asian American voter turnout
A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles’ Asian American Studies Center calls for more in-person voting options to increase turnout among Asian American voters, a group currently underserved by existing election resources. The research shows a strong need for…
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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.