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Man claiming to be Jesus kills 3 outside Austin Target in random shooting, police say
A 32-year-old man was arrested on August 11 after allegedly shooting and killing two adults and a child in a north Austin Target parking lot in what police described as a random and unprovoked attack. Ethan Nieneker has been charged with two counts of capital murder and one…
· Carl Samson
Brutal acid attack in Hawaii’s Chinatown leaves man critical
An acid attack in Honolulu’s Chinatown last week has left a 30-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition and residents fearing for their safety. What happened: The victim was walking near Smith and Hotel streets at around 10 p.m. on Friday when a stranger approached and…
· Ryan General
Air pollution a major factor in lung cancer among never-smokers: study
Never-smokers exposed to high levels of fine particulate air pollution have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study published July 2 in Nature by the University of California San Diego and the National Cancer Institute. The study found…
· Ryan General
Margaret Cho to Dean Cain on ICE plan: ‘You’re never gonna be white’
Comedian Margaret Cho has criticized actor Dean Cain for announcing his plan to join U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of former President Donald Trump’s “Defend the Homeland” deportation initiative, telling him in an Instagram video, “You’re never gonna be white,…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani reaches 1,000th career hit, third straight 40-homer season
Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani achieved two major milestones in the same week, adding to one of the most productive seasons of his career. 1,000 hits
· Carl Samson
Beijing claims ‘final say’ over Dalai Lama’s reincarnation
China’s government declared this week that it has “indisputable” authority over the selection of the next Dalai Lama, directly challenging the current spiritual leader’s authority and setting up a major succession dispute. Historical backing: Gama Cedain, deputy secretary of the…
· Carl Samson
Mural honoring Japanese Americans vandalized again in Seattle’s Chinatown
A mural honoring Japanese American history in Nihonmachi Alley of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District was vandalized with spray paint last weekend, marking the second attack on the artwork this year. What happened: The vandalism, which involved silver spray paint…
· Ryan General
Racist backlash erupts after Air New Zealand names Indian-origin CEO
Air New Zealand is facing a wave of racist backlash following its announcement that Nikhil Ravishankar, a New Zealander of Indian descent, will become the airline’s new chief executive officer starting Oct. 20. The appointment triggered an outpouring of xenophobic comments on…
· Ryan General
Drama about Chinese invasion becomes surprise hit among Taiwanese viewers
A fictional Taiwanese TV series depicting a Chinese military attack has become a major sensation with viewers since its premiere in Taipei on July 29. “Zero Day Attack,” a 10-episode speculative thriller released nationwide on August 2, has drawn unprecedented attention and…
· Ryan General
Dean Cain channels Superman as he joins ICE
Actor Dean Cain, best known for playing Superman in the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark,” announced this week that he is joining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in support of President Donald Trump’s renewed push to expand immigration enforcement. ICE…
· Ryan General
Chinese ICE detainee dies by suicide days after transfer to Pennsylvania facility
Chaofeng Ge, a 32-year-old Chinese national, died by suicide just five days after entering U.S. immigration custody, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ge was reportedly found “hanging by the neck” in a shower stall at the Moshannon Valley…
· Carl Samson
Gene Wu defiant against Greg Abbott’s attempt to remove him from Texas House seat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition Tuesday with the state Supreme Court to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), chair of the Texas Democratic Caucus, after he and dozens of other Democrats defiantly left the state to block a Republican redistricting vote. Driving the…
· Ryan General
Eddie Huang claims his ‘Vice’ documentary shelved over Israeli defense ties protest
Eddie Huang, the filmmaker and author known for “Fresh Off the Boat,” took to Instagram on July 30 to allege that film distributor and streaming platform Mubi has shelved his new documentary “Vice Is Broke” after he refused to promote the film due to Mubi’s reported ties to…
· Carl Samson
Kamala Harris raises alarm about ‘broken’ US democracy
Former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed concerns about the state of the country’s political system, calling it “broken” in her first interview since leaving office on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Thursday evening. What she’s saying: After decades as a “devout…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Korean American researcher held at airport for weeks over decade-old weed conviction
A 40-year-old scientist and legal permanent resident has been detained by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at San Francisco International Airport since July 21. Tae Heung “Will” Kim, who has lived in the U.S. since age 5, was returning from his brother’s wedding in South…
· Carl Samson
Chicago’s Chinatown residents speak out against proposed new stadium
Chicago’s Chinatown residents are pushing back against plans for a new Chicago Fire soccer stadium, voicing concerns at a July 30 town hall that the nearby $7 billion development could lead to gentrification and displacement of their community. About the plan: The proposed $650…
· Ryan General
Trailblazing Vietnamese American pilot dies in attempt to fly around the world solo
Anh‑Thu Nguyen, founder of Asian Women in Aerospace & Aviation, died in a crash resulting from an attempt to become the first woman of Vietnamese descent to complete a solo circumnavigation on July 31 near Greenwood, Indiana. Nguyen’s Lancair IV‑P crashed shortly after takeoff…
· Ryan General
Trump credited by Cambodian official with brokering ceasefire with Thailand
Lim Menghour, director general of the Commission on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Cambodia’s National Assembly, credited former U.S. President Donald Trump with helping secure a ceasefire that took effect at midnight on July 28 after five days of deadly…
· 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,…
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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.