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· Carl Samson
Asian American journalists call for protection after Gaza hospital killings
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has condemned the killing of five reporters in Gaza and joined calls for international accountability following Israeli strikes on a local hospital earlier this week. What happened: More than 20 people, including the journalists,…
· Ryan General
Coleman Wong leads Asian surge at US Open
Tennis rising star Coleman Wong carried Hong Kong into uncharted territory at the U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating Australia’s Adam Walton to become the first man from the city to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open Era. His four-set victory came in a tournament…
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim says Asian American actors face unfair ‘overcorrection’ in casting
Korean American actor Daniel Dae Kim said Asian and Asian American actors are increasingly held to stricter nationality-based casting rules than performers from other backgrounds, calling the trend an “overcorrection” during a recent conversation with “American Masters PBS.” Kim…
· Carl Samson
Trio targeted South Asian homes in $4 million Massachusetts burglary ring
Three Rhode Island men pleaded guilty earlier this month to their roles in a sophisticated burglary ring that targeted South Asian-owned homes across 25 Massachusetts towns, netting over $4 million in stolen goods. How they operated: The burglaries, which ran from July 2018 to…
· Carl Samson
Over 100 Southeast Asian immigrants deported in recent operations
The Trump administration conducted deportations targeting Southeast Asian immigrants last week, breaking their families apart as they are sent to Laos and Vietnam. How it happened: One military aircraft that carried detainees from Detroit reportedly departed on Aug. 11, with…
· Carl Samson
Trump extends China deadline as Asian markets reel from tariff blitz
President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on Chinese goods from resuming for another 90 days, extending the deadline until mid-November as global trade tensions continue to reshape economic relationships across Asia and beyond. Catch up: The extension came hours before…
· Carl Samson
California redistricting fight puts Asian American political power at stake
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a special election Nov. 4 seeking voter approval for a new congressional map designed to counter Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and help Democrats gain additional U.S. House seats in 2026. “We will punch back”: The governor’s…
· Carl Samson
Asia leads solutions as global plastic crisis hits $1.5 trillion
Plastic pollution represents a grave crisis costing the world at least $1.5 trillion annually in health-related economic losses, a landmark report reveals. Key findings: The comprehensive review published on Aug. 3 in The Lancet found that plastics harm human health across all…
· Ryan General
Why American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney ad strikes a nerve with Asian Americans
An American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney drew criticism in July for its tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” a pun on “jeans” and “genes.” While meant as humor, the campaign’s use of genetic language revived memories of when pseudoscience about inherited traits…
· Ryan General
‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star calls out castmates for mocking Asians
Katie Ginella, 41, the first Asian American and Korean adoptee to join “The Real Housewives of Orange County” full time, called out co-stars Jennifer Pedranti, 48, and Gretchen Rossi, 46, for a social media video she described as racially insensitive and offensive. “There’s a…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin embraces mentorship role with Asian American college players
Last week, former NBA star Jeremy Lin launched the inaugural JLIN NextGen Basketball Camp in his hometown of Palo Alto, California, bringing together 12 standout Asian American college players for a three-day, invitation-only training program. The camp marks Lin’s formal shift…
· Ryan General
Henry Golding says ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV show may begin production in early 2026
Henry Golding confirmed during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” on June 26 that the highly anticipated “Crazy Rich Asians” television series is moving closer to production, with filming potentially starting in the first quarter of 2026. “Something’s being made,” the…
· Carl Samson
Asian students dominate NYC’s specialized high school admissions
Nearly 80% of offers to New York City’s specialized high schools this fall went to Asian and white students, while Black and Hispanic students saw their already minimal representation decline further, the latest Education Department data shows. By the numbers: Asian students…
· Carl Samson
ICE raids Asian supermarkets in New York
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a pair of Asia Food Market locations in western New York last Wednesday, making multiple arrests and seizing business records. How it went down: The operations, which had court-authorized search warrants, began at around…
· Carl Samson
Trump’s tariff blitz reshapes Asian trade landscape
President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries Friday, sending U.S. stocks tumbling and establishing rates on nearly every trading partner while talks with China continue. By the numbers: Trump’s tariff framework raises the effective import tax rate — the…
· Ryan General
Poll finds decline in Americans who believe Asian Americans experience discrimination
A new AP-NORC poll finds that skepticism toward diversity, equity and inclusion programs is rising sharply as fewer Americans, especially white adults, believe significant discrimination exists against Black and Asian people. The nationwide poll of 1,437 adults conducted in July…
· Carl Samson
South Asian NYPD officer killed in mass shooting is honored nationwide
Thousands of police officers from across the country joined New York’s South Asian community Thursday to mourn Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer slain in a mass shooting at a Manhattan office building earlier this week. About Didarul Islam: Islam, 36, was fatally shot by Shane…
· Ryan General
AI is altering the legal profession as record number of Asian Americans enter law school
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal careers just as Asian American enrollment in U.S. law schools has reached an all-time high. Raising the alarm on AI: In an X post on July 26, lawyer and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang cited a law firm partner who told him,…
· Ryan General
Conrad Ricamora starts scholarship for Asian American male actors
Tony-nominated actor Conrad Ricamora, announced a new scholarship program on Tuesday to support Asian American men pursuing BFA or MFA acting degrees. The scholarship aims to address longstanding underrepresentation of Asian American men in the performing arts. The Filipino…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark backs ‘Crazy Broke Asian,’ a new docuseries by Vietnamese Canadian filmmaker Célin Do
NextShark is proud to announce backing and co-producing Crazy Broke Asian, a six-part docuseries created by Vietnamese Canadian filmmaker Célin H. H. Đỗ. The project will be presented under NextShark Studios, with NextShark founder Benny Luo serving as executive producer. The…
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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.