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· Carl Samson
Virginia school officials respond to middle schooler’s bullying of 5-year-old Asian boy
Aaron Spence, superintendent of the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia, issued a statement on Tuesday condemning a now-viral video showing a middle school student harassing a 5-year-old Asian boy with racial slurs. Catch up: The April 5 incident saw the perpetrator from…
· Ryan General
Survey: 40% of Americans say Asian Americans more loyal to other countries than US
A new report released at the beginning of AANHPI Heritage Month points to the enduring gap between the recognition and inclusion of Asian Americans. The Asian American Foundation’s fifth annual STAATUS Index reveals troubling trends: 40% of Americans now believe Asian Americans…
· Ryan General
Female suspect sought in anti-Asian hate crime on Queens subway
The NYPD is searching for a woman suspected of committing an anti-Asian hate crime aboard a northbound R train near Queens Plaza station in Long Island City on the evening of April 16. The incident marks the first hate crime reported this year by the 108th Precinct, which had…
· Ryan General
Survey: Asian Americans are not optimistic about Trump
Only 10% of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults expect their community’s racial and economic fortunes to improve during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a Stop AAPI Hate report released on Thursday. The nationally representative survey of nearly…
· Ryan General
Study: US history textbooks marginalize and misrepresent Asians
A recent study from Stanford and UC Berkeley researchers reveals that U.S. history textbooks continue to render Asians and Asian Americans virtually invisible — and when they do appear, the portrayals are overwhelmingly negative. About the study: Using AI to examine 30 widely…
· Carl Samson
Arcadia swears in its 1st woman Asian American mayor
Sharon Kwan made history on April 15 by becoming Arcadia, California’s first woman Asian American mayor. About Kwan: Kwan, who was previously elected to represent District 2 on the Arcadia City Council, succeeds Michael Cao, who served as mayor since July 2024. Before joining…
· Ryan General
An Asian pope? Filipino cardinal emerges as frontrunner for papacy
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, of the Philippines, has emerged as among the leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis following the pontiff’s death on Monday. If elected, Tagle would become the first Asian pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Continuing Pope…
· Editorial Staff
‘My Dad, the Rockstar’ to premiere at Tribeca Festival — a poignant tribute to Asian dads everywhere
NextShark is proud to announce that My Dad, the Rockstar—directed by Kevin Jin Kwan Kim and executive produced by Benny Luo—is officially premiering at the 2025 Tribeca Festival in New York City. Selected for the International Shorts Competition, the film is set to debut on June…
· Ryan General
Asian food vendors banned from Fresno farmers market reinstated after backlash
River Park shopping center in Fresno, California announced Friday that Asian food vendors will be welcomed back to its popular farmers market and food truck events, reversing a controversial decision that banned them earlier this month. The reversal follows mounting public…
· California Department of Public Health
California’s Fight Against Fentanyl: How Asian and Pacific Islander Communities Can Stay Safe
The fentanyl crisis is no longer an abstract issue—it’s hitting close to home for many in California’s Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. In 2023, 233 API individuals in California died from fentanyl-related overdoses, up from 203 in 2022. Among API individuals,…
· Carl Samson
Pennsylvania universities accused of discriminating against Asian, white students
Four Pennsylvania state universities are facing a civil rights complaint filed Tuesday for allegedly discriminating against Asian and white students through their participation in a minority-focused STEM program, marking another challenge to race-conscious academic initiatives…
· Ryan General
Positive parenting practices linked to well-being in Asian American children
A new study published in JAMA Network this month found that young Asian American children whose parents frequently read to them and told them stories exhibited greater overall well-being. About the study: Researchers from the Northwestern University in Chicago analyzed data from…
· Ryan General
Asian American children more likely to develop allergies, study finds
A new Stanford University study has revealed that Asian American children, particularly those of Vietnamese and Filipino descent, are at a significantly higher risk of developing allergies compared to their white counterparts. About the study: The study, published in the Journal…
· Carl Samson
How Martin Luther King Jr. inspired Asian Americans
A Pew Research Center study in 2023 revealed a startling statistic: 25% of Asian Americans know either “not much” or “nothing at all” about Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This lack of familiarity stands in sharp contrast to King’s profound impact on…
· Ryan General
Why do Greenlanders look Asian?
Have you ever wondered why the Inuit people of Greenland bear a striking resemblance to people of Asian descent? Research reveals that these similarities trace back to their ancient ancestry and their remarkable history of migration and adaptation. Who are the Inuit people?
· Carl Samson
How Anise Health is transforming Asian American mental health care
Editor’s Note: NextShark joined Anise Health as an investor in October. Anise Health, a digital platform dedicated to Asian American mental health care, recently raised $3 million in seed funding. Led by Kicker Ventures, the round also saw participation from Authentic Heart,…
· Ryan General
Jon M. Chu wants ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel to be ‘worth it’ first
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu, fresh off the success of “Wicked,” confirmed that the long-anticipated sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians” remains in development but won’t proceed until it meets high expectations. Speaking on the “Crew Call” podcast, Chu emphasized, “I won’t bring everyone back…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk reacts to Asian American women earning more than white men
Elon Musk sparked discussions on X after sharing reported 2019 data on wage disparity that shows Asian American women as earning more than white men. Musk, 53, reposted the figures first shared by another X user, writing in the caption, “Interesting.” What it shows: The numbers,…
· Carl Samson
Asian business owners targeted by sophisticated burglary methods in New Hampshire
Asian business owners are being targeted by out-of-state crime rings using sophisticated methods in burglaries across New Hampshire. The suspects reportedly employ disguises, Wi-Fi jammers and GPS trackers to break into their victims’ homes and steal large amounts of cash and…
· Ryan General
2024 BAFTA Breakthrough celebrates Asian and Asian American creatives shaping the future of film, TV and games
BAFTA revealed its 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort on Nov. 21, showcasing 43 promising creatives in film, games and television from the U.K., the U.S. and India. The BAFTA Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to propel the careers of these individuals through…
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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.