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· Bryan Ke
Japanese police obtain arrest warrant for Chinese teen accused of defacing controversial Tokyo shrine
Japanese police have obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday for a Chinese teenager accused of vandalizing a Tokyo shrine with graffiti, seemingly mimicking an act at the same site earlier this year. The alleged vandal was captured on security camera writing the word “toilet” in…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Tiny robot ‘kidnaps’ a dozen larger robots in Shanghai
A tiny robot has gone viral on social media after allegedly “kidnapping” 12 larger robots from a robotics showroom in Shanghai. Surveillance footage from August shows the pint-sized, AI-powered Erbai engaging the showroom robots in a surprisingly human-like conversation. “Are…
· Ryan General
End violence against women now
Nov. 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, commemorating the 1960 assassination of the Mirabal sisters by the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic. This day also launches 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, culminating…
· Carl Samson
Derek Tran widens lead against Michelle Steel in razor-thin Orange County House race
Democratic challenger Derek Tran has expanded his lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel by 480 votes in California’s closely contested 45th Congressional District, which spans parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties. By the numbers: As of Thursday, Tran led Steel by 156,576…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
‘Bling Empire,’ ‘Hello, Love, Again’ star Kevin Kreider is now an ‘honorary Filipino’
Korean American actor Kevin Kreider proclaimed himself an “honorary Filipino” for starring in the hit Filipino rom-com “Hello, Love, Again.” In an Instagram post Tuesday, the “Bling Empire” star, 41, encouraged Filipinos to celebrate the film’s historic opening weekend in North…
· Bryan Ke
‘Pokemon Go’ players revealed to have been training game developer’s new AI model
“Pokemon Go” developer Niantic announced its new AI model on Nov. 12, created using data players have sent over the years. The large geospatial model (LGM), built using the San Francisco-based studio’s visual positioning system (VPS), helps computers “perceive, comprehend and…
· Ryan General
Thai woman sentenced to death in 1st of 14 murder trials for cyanide poisoning spree
Bangkok’s Criminal Court has sentenced Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, to death for the cyanide poisoning of her friend, Siriporn Khanwong, in April 2023. Rangsiwuthaporn, dubbed “Aem Cyanide” (“Ms. Cyanide”) by local media, allegedly lured Khanwong to Ratchaburi province under the…
· Ryan General
Seattle sushi chain’s fortune turns to woe after influencer’s review vid sparks ‘worm’ claims
Popular sushi chain FOB Sushi Bar has temporarily closed its Seattle and Bellevue locations after a viral review by influencer Keith Lee sparked concerns about food safety. While the 28-year-old TikToker gave the establishment an overall score of 8 out of 10, viewers purportedly…
· Carl Samson
Global outcry as Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists
Forty-five pro-democracy activists, journalists and ex-lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms of four to 10 years on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial. The case, rooted in their participation in a 2020 unofficial primary election, has drawn international…
· Carl Samson
Chinese scientist jailed for gene-edited babies is now looking for interns
Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui, known for creating the world’s first genetically engineered babies in 2018, is now looking for interns. In an X post on Nov. 15, He said his new lab in Beijing is “recruiting internship students,” though he did not provide details of expected…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI seeks $4.5 billion valuation
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI is seeking a $4.5 billion valuation as it targets up to $195 million in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. Pony AI, which is headquartered in Fremont, California, but has operations in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai and…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Chinese man invents bed that climbs stairs, steep hills
A man from China has taken the couch potato life to the next level by inventing a remote-controlled bed equipped with caterpillar tracks. In a now-viral video, the man is seen relaxing comfortably on the motorized bed, complete with a mattress, pillows and a blanket. With even a…
· Ryan General
‘Hello, Love, Again’ shatters records with historic North American debut
The Filipino romantic drama “Hello, Love, Again” has made history with a record-breaking $2.4 million opening weekend in North America. Released in 248 locations across the U.S. and Canada, the widest release ever for a Filipino film, it secured the 8th spot at the box office…
· Carl Samson
14-year-old named ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ for AI-powered pesticide detector
Sirish Subash, a 14-year-old ninth grader from Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, has been named “America’s Top Young Scientist” after winning the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge last month. His innovative invention, PestiSCAND, is…
· Ryan General
Google’s Gemini AI chatbot tells student to ‘please die’
Vidhay Reddy, a graduate student from Michigan, received a chilling response from Google’s Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot while discussing challenges faced by older adults on Nov. 13. The AI’s response read, “Please die. Please,” leaving the 29-year-old student and…
· Bryan Ke
China unveils world’s first AI-powered robot lifeguard
China has developed an AI-powered robot lifeguard designed to save people from drowning in rivers. Developed by scientists from the Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences, the unmanned device was first tested in a river in Luohe City, Henan province, in late October. Equipped with…
· Carl Samson
AAPI coalition urges Newsom to deploy CHP on BART trains amid violent attacks
The Bay Area Council and a coalition of more than 100 AAPI groups have called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to deploy the California Highway Patrol (CHP) across BART’s transit system in response to a wave of violent crimes that have left the AAPI community and other vulnerable…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Hello, Love, Again’: Kathryn Bernardo returns to her rom-com roots in sequel made for OFWs
“Hello, Love, Again,” might just be what Philippine cinema’s “Box Office Queen” Kathryn Bernardo is saying to herself as she steps back into romantic comedy. After surprising fans with her darkly thrilling role in “A Very Good Girl” alongside Golden Globe nominee Dolly de Leon —…
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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.