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· Carl Samson
Kash Patel takes heat as Trump admin battles Epstein files firestorm
FBI Director Kash Patel has found himself under scrutiny after the Trump administration’s abrupt reversal on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files sparked rare criticism from the president’s own supporters. About the files The controversy revolves around thousands of pages of FBI…
· Carl Samson
Former NCT member sentenced for sexual assault
Taeil, a former member of K-pop boy group NCT, was slapped with a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence on Thursday following his conviction for sexually assaulting an intoxicated Chinese woman in Seoul. The Seoul Central District Court issued the ruling against the 31-year-old,…
· Carl Samson
Trump admin to ban Chinese purchases of US farmland
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced its plan to block Chinese and foreign purchases of U.S. farmland over national security concerns. How it would work Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins detailed a seven-point “National Farm Security Action Plan” that would…
· Ryan General
Ex-Superman Dean Cain criticizes new film’s pro-immigration stance
Dean Cain, the Japanese American actor who portrayed Superman in the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” criticized director James Gunn’s approach to the upcoming “Superman” film, arguing that his political framing could alienate some fans and…
· Carl Samson
Former K-pop idol Shim Jaehyun dies at 23 from leukemia
Shim Jaehyun, a former member of the K-pop boy group Fable, died at age 23 after privately battling leukemia. About Jaehyun: Born April 7, 2002, Jaehyun debuted with Fable in June 2020 under Haeirum Entertainment as the group’s youngest member. The five-member group released…
· Ryan General
Vietnam’s former richest woman, who was sentenced to death, avoids execution
Vietnamese real estate mogul Truong My Lan will serve life in prison after escaping the death penalty, following recent legal reforms passed by the National Assembly. Lan, chair of Van Thinh Phat Group, was sentenced to death last year for her role in a $12.5 billion financial…
· Carl Samson
Why Iran’s Strait of Hormuz matters to Asia
Iran’s potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely impact Asian economies heavily dependent on Middle Eastern energy supplies, following escalating tensions after U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear sites. Catch up The strait of Hormuz, spanning 33…
· Ryan General
Asian performers make history at 2025 Tony Awards
Three Asian and Asian American performers won major acting honors at the 78th annual Tony Awards, held June 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City — the highest number of AAPI acting wins in a single year. Why it matters: This marks the first time three acting categories…
· Ryan General
First-time actor Sora Wong delivers breakout performance in ‘Bring Her Back’
Australian teenager Sora Wong, who has limited vision due to her coloboma and microphthalmia, makes her acting debut in the A24a horror film “Bring Her Back,” directed by Danny and Michael Philippou. The 14-year-old was cast as Piper, a blind girl, after her mother spotted a…
· Ryan General
Former DEI supporter selected as University of Florida’s new president
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university’s 14th president, despite intense scrutiny from conservative activists who questioned his previous support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Who is…
· Ryan General
Former Shen Yun dancers sue over alleged forced child labor, abuse
Two former dancers have filed a federal lawsuit against Shen Yun Performing Arts — the U.S.-based classical Chinese dance company known for its colorful stage performances and spiritual messaging — alleging that the organization subjected them to forced child labor, emotional…
· Carl Samson
Stop AAPI Hate calls $2 million grant termination by DOJ an ‘authoritarian overreach’
The Department of Justice has terminated a $2 million grant to Stop AAPI Hate alongside funding for 33 other community organizations as part of a sweeping cutback of federal justice programs under the Trump administration. “Lifeline” lost: In a statement on May 9, Stop AAPI…
· Carl Samson
Terminal Island’s last Japanese American buildings are under threat
The last two surviving buildings from a once-thriving Japanese American fishing village in Terminal Island, Los Angeles, have been included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places in 2025. About Terminal Island and…
· Ryan General
Richest 1% create 20% of global warming, study finds
A study published in Nature Climate Change finds that the wealthiest 1% of the global population are responsible for roughly 20% of global warming since 1990. The study examines emissions by income level rather than by country, revealing that wealthy individuals, regardless of…
· Ryan General
Henry Golding teases ‘larger, longer-running’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV series format
Henry Golding has confirmed new details about the long-rumored “Crazy Rich Asians” television adaptation, describing the project as a “larger, longer-run format” in active development at Max. Speaking on NBC’s “Today” show, the Malaysian British actor revealed that conversations…
· Carl Samson
Chinatown businesses from coast to coast sound alarm over Trump’s China tariff
President Donald Trump’s tariff on Chinese imports continues to impact small businesses in Chinatowns across major cities, threatening their survival and the cultural fabric of communities that have persevered for generations. Catch up: Trump has slapped sweeping tariffs on all…
· 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…
· 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,…
· Bryan Ke
Former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ finalist sues Ye for sexual assault
Jenn An, a former “America’s Next Top Model” finalist, has sued Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for sexual assault and strangulation. Filed in New York’s Southern District Court on Friday, the suit claims that the incident occurred on Sept. 7, 2010, at the Hotel Chelsea in New…
· 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…
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Alibaba Pictures
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Cloud
Cloud connects to Alibaba and the broader platforms story around it.
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Coupang (Rocket Delivery)
Coupang (Rocket Delivery) connects to Coupang and the broader platforms story around it.
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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.
Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.
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
Rakuten touches shopping, memberships, points, streaming, and platform habits that affect how people actually spend.
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.