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· Carl Samson
Wall Street predicts a Kamala Harris presidency
The stock market is suggesting a Kamala Harris presidency, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) indicating a 72% probability that the Democratic candidate wins in November. Meanwhile, a new Emerson College poll shows a majority of undecided voters deciding to support…
· Michelle De Pacina
Foxconn’s billionaire founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan’s 2024 presidency
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announced that he would run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential elections. Gou’s bid: Gou’s independent entry into the January race comes after previous failed attempts to lead the opposition party, the Kuomintang KMT. Earlier this…
· Carl Samson
Republican Lester Chang sworn into New York’s Assembly amid residency challenges
Before you read: New York Democrats cite residency issues in push to block Asian Republican elected to state assembly Embattled Republican Assemblyman-elect insists ‘I’m a Brooklynite’ in hearing challenging residency The GOP’s Lester Chang was sworn into New York’s Assembly on…
· Carl Samson
Embattled Republican Assemblyman-elect insists ‘I’m a Brooklynite’ in hearing challenging residency
GOP Assemblyman-elect Lester Chang insisted that he is a “Brooklynite” in a legislative hearing in Albany, New York, on Wednesday. Chang, who beat longtime Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate on Nov. 8, is being challenged for the District 49 post over residency issues. The Lower…
· Carl Samson
New York Democrats cite residency issues in push to block Asian Republican elected to state assembly
Lester Chang, a Republican elected to represent District 49 in New York’s State Assembly, is facing contention over alleged residency issues. The Chinese American candidate defeated Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate, who held the office for the last 36 years. Reports say Chang…
· Bryan Ke
SF supervisor candidate removed from ballot after providing ‘insufficient’ proof of residency
The Department of Elections will not include Leanna Louie’s name on the ballot for the upcoming U.S. elections on Nov. 8 after an investigation found that she is not eligible to run for a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in District 4. Investigators found that…
· Jane Nam
Yoon Seok-yeol wins South Korean presidency in a victory for the country’s ‘incel’ movement
South Korean conservative candidate Yoon Seok-yeol won the presidency after rival candidate Lee Jae-myung conceded defeat early Thursday morning. The race proved to be incredibly tight, as Yoon had just a 0.8 percent advantage over Lee after 96.22 percent of the ballots had been…
· Carl Samson
Japan is Giving Permanent Residency to Foreigners Working in the Anime Industry
Foreigners working in anime-related fields for at least one year in Japan can soon get permanent residency rights, the country’s Immigration Bureau has announced. The new rule, which takes effect in 2018, follows changes in the bureau’s “points-based preferential immigration…
· King Malleta
Thailand Offers Foreigners Elite Residency Packages In Paradise for Up to $60,000
In an attempt to capitalize on surges on immigration, the Thai government has announced an exclusive residency offer for rich foreigners. Thailand is presenting seven different packages with the $60,000 “Elite Ultimate Privilege” being the most expensive. This offer gives…
· Carl Samson
Vietnamese refugee suffering from dementia dies in ICE custody in Texas
A 55-year-old Vietnamese refugee with dementia reportedly died of natural causes while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Long Term Acute Care Hospital in El Paso, Texas on April 16. “Some negligence”?
· 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
Undocumented Chinese among the first Trump will target for mass deportation: report
Undocumented Chinese immigrants reportedly stand to be among the first targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, raising alarm among immigrant advocacy groups. Driving the news: Sources close to the Trump campaign indicate that undocumented Chinese…
· 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
Usha Vance celebrated by Indian American supporters, Indian media
With Kamala Harris’ forthcoming exit from the vice presidency following Donald Trump’s reelection, Indian Americans and Indian media are directing their excitement toward Usha Vance, the wife of Ohio Sen. and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. As the first Indian American and…
· 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
Thailand takes historic step to end statelessness
Thailand has launched a landmark initiative to end statelessness by granting citizenship to 483,000 long-term residents and members of ethnic minorities. Announced by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a cabinet meeting on Oct. 29, the policy addresses decades of…
· Carl Samson
Donald Trump reclaims White House in stunning comeback
Donald Trump emerged victorious in the U.S. presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely contested race. This marks the former president’s unprecedented return to the White House, signaling a new chapter in American politics. How the election turned…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ken Jeong honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
On Wednesday, Ken Jeong was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating his achievements as an actor and comedian. “In addition to the fans, this [award] is dedicated to that one Asian American person that moves out to Hollywood and is just nervous that maybe…
· Editorial Staff
Kidnapped in the Philippines, Korean Students Bullied, Nightmare Lyft Ride
Good Morning – October 21, 2024 Your daily update on stories impacting the Asian and Asian American community, along with business, entertainment, and social trends. Wall Street Predicts a Harris Presidency
· Carl Samson
Walz admits he ‘misspoke’ about Hong Kong presence during Tiananmen Square massacre
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged on Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate that he “misspoke” about previously claiming to be in Hong Kong during the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989. Despite the correction, Walz maintained that he was in Hong Kong and China…
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