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Paying sleep debt with extra hours doesn’t help the brain: study
A new study by the National University of Singapore has found that getting extra hours of sleep may not be an effective solution to restore cognitive function after a period of inadequate sleep. The research, published on Jan. 14 and released in the journal Sleep in March,…
· Editorial Staff
FBI raids $3.5 million home of ex-aide to NY Gov. Hochul
On Tuesday morning, FBI agents reportedly entered and searched the Long Island, five-bedroom house of Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff for New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and her husband Chris Hu. It is unclear why their house was raided and they have been accused of no…
· Ryan General
China’s entertainment industry growing twice as fast as Hollywood: report
A recent PwC report projects that China’s entertainment and media revenue will surge over 7% to reach $362.5 billion by 2028, fueled by the country’s expanding consumer base and rising disposable income. This growth rate is nearly double that of the U.S., although the American…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand to regulate cannabis instead of recriminalization
Thailand plans to regulate its growing cannabis industry through new legislation, potentially shelving controversial plans to reverse decriminalization. Anutin Charnvirakul of the Bhumjaithai Party, which spearheaded Thailand’s 2022 historic cannabis decriminalization, has…
· Michelle De Pacina
Typhoon wreaks havoc in Manila as Taiwan braces for impact
The Philippines declared a state of calamity for the 13 million residents in its capital region on Wednesday due to monsoon rains intensified by Typhoon Gaemi, known locally as Typhoon Carina. The torrential rains have flooded Manila and nearby cities, leading to school, office…
· Carl Samson
Kakao’s billionaire founder arrested for alleged stock manipulation in K-pop deal
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp., was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly manipulating stocks during the acquisition of SM Entertainment — the label behind acts such as Aespa, NCT and Red Velvet — last year. Prosecutors claim Kim, also…
· Michelle De Pacina
Brooklyn councilman faces ethics complaint for mocking councilwoman who bit NYPD chief
Justin Brannan faces an ethics complaint for allegedly mocking fellow Brooklyn City Councilmember Susan Zhuang, who was arrested during a protest against a men’s shelter and faces charges including assault and resisting arrest for allegedly biting an NYPD chief. Brannan…
· Carl Samson
How Kamala Harris is blazing a trail with her Asian American heritage
Born to an Indian mother and a Jamaican father, Kamala Harris became the first woman and also the first Asian and African American vice president when she was sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. Now, with President Joe Biden’s endorsement for the 2024 Democratic nomination, she…
· Carl Samson
Trailblazing Chicago cop Malcolm Woo dies at 79
Malcolm Woo, a pioneering Chinese American police officer in Chicago, died on July 8 at the age of 79 from heart complications. Joining the force in 1969, Woo was one of the first Chinese Americans to serve in the Chicago Police Department. Known for his ability to blend in…
· Ryan General
Japan’s Olympics gymnastics team loses captain for smoking, drinking
Japan’s women’s gymnastics team for the 2024 Olympics has lost its captain, 19-year-old Shoko Miyata, due to a violation of team rules. The Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA) announced on Friday that Miyata, who notched her third consecutive NHK Trophy in May to qualify for the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Trump suggests Taiwan pay for US protection
Former President Donald Trump said that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for protection from China, casting doubt about continued U.S. support if he wins the upcoming presidential election. In an interview with Bloomberg, Trump compared the U.S. to an insurance company and criticized…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnam-born man is one of Ukraine’s toughest war heroes
Tung Nguyen, a Vietnamese-born man who moved to Chernihiv to join his parents when he turned 18, returned to the frontlines to defend his resident country from the Russian invasion despite being injured twice in the line of duty. Tung, who studied in Kyiv and worked as a fitness…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hawaii man scammed out of $275,000
Alan Sue, a 78-year-old Asian man, wired $275,000 to Dream Auto Collection in Hollywood, Florida, to buy a 2023 Mercedes Benz G63 with a rare BRABUS package he found online but never received. Sue made the transaction without ever seeing the vehicle or meeting the dealer. He…
· Ryan General
Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai turns 66
Legendary director Wong Kar-wai is renowned for his visually stunning and emotionally resonant films that have captivated audiences globally. The Shanghai-born auteur was born on July 17, 1958, and turned 66 Wednesday. Wong’s unique storytelling style is showcased in must-watch…
· Ryan General
Soccer club defends player against racism accusations by Korea’s Hwang Hee-chan
Italian soccer club Como defended its player against accusations of racism after an incident with South Korean striker Hwang Hee-chan of the Wolverhampton Wanderers. During the second half of a pre-season friendly on Monday, Hwang reported that a Como player referred to him as…
· Michelle De Pacina
Former Arkansas fire captain pleads guilty to assaulting Asian man
Former Bentonville, Arkansas fire captain Benjamin Snodgrass, 47, has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and public intoxication, receiving a 150-day suspended sentence for assaulting Liem Nguyen outside Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs,…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand waives visa requirements to 93 countries
Thailand has expanded its list of visa-free entry countries from 57 to 93 in order to boost tourism. People traveling from the 93 eligible countries can stay in Thailand as tourists or for short-term business purposes for up to 60 days, ministry spokesperson Traisuree…
· Carl Samson
City of Oakland hit with subpoena after FBI raids on mayor’s home
A U.S. attorney has issued a subpoena to the City of Oakland, California — addressed to City Attorney Barbara Parker — following FBI raids on June 20 at several locations, including Mayor Sheng Thao’s home. It demands various documents, including communications related to Thao’s…
· Ryan General
Go legend defeated by AI warns of the tech’s harmful impacts
Lee Se-dol, renowned for his 18 world championships in the strategic board game Go, voiced concerns about the negative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent interview. The 41-year-old South Korean, who famously lost to Google DeepMind’s AI program AlphaGo in 2016,…
· Ryan General
Young Jackie Chan created with help of AI for new film splits fans
Chinese netizens are baffled over the apparent de-aging of Jackie Chan in his new film “A Legend.” The 70-year-old action star appears decades younger in the movie thanks to the use of AI technology. Netizens split: Some praise the film’s daring use of AI but many moviegoers…
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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.