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Awkwafina’s voice may soon power Meta’s AI assistant
Awkwafina’s distinctive voice could soon be integrated into various Meta platforms and products, as Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly courting the actress and comedian, along with other Hollywood stars like Judi Dench and Keegan-Michael Key, for the rights to their voices in…
· Bryan Ke
Late Chinese gaming influencer’s family accused of smear campaign against his girlfriend
A Chinese woman who had been targeted and blamed for the death of her gaming influencer ex-boyfriend was exonerated after police concluded that there was no scam involved in their relationship. Many social media users harassed the woman, Tan Zhu, following the death of…
· Carl Samson
HBO teases Thailand-set ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
HBO on Sunday treated fans to a glimpse of the third season of “The White Lotus,” which takes place in Thailand with a focus on Eastern spirituality and religion. The upcoming season, confirmed for 2025, will feature new characters played by Blackpink’s Lisa, Dom Hetrakul, Tayme…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese fans face restrictions in celebrating badminton victory over China
Taiwan beat China to secure its first gold medal at the Paris Olympics in men’s doubles badminton on Sunday. This triumph sparked celebrations across the self-governing island and highlighted ongoing geopolitical tensions with Beijing, which sees it as a breakaway province.…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese boxer secures medal amid gender controversy
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting clinched a guaranteed medal by defeating Bulgaria’s Svetlana Kamenova Staneva in the women’s 57-kilogram boxing quarterfinals on Sunday. Both Lin and Algerian fighter Imane Khelif face scrutiny after the International Boxing Association reported that they…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand gets its first Olympic medal in badminton
Kunlavut Vitidsarn made history by becoming the first badminton player from Thailand’s national team to reach the finals on Sunday. The Thai badminton star defeated Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia with scores of 21-14 and 21-15. Unfortunately, his Olympic run ended in the finals, where…
· Carl Samson
SM Entertainment to debut world’s 1st British K-pop boy group
SM Entertainment unveiled its first British K-pop boy group, Dear Alice, at a press conference in London on Thursday. The five-member group — composed of Blaise Noon, Dexter Greenwood, James Sharp, Olly Quinn and Reese Carter — was co-produced by SM, SM & Kakao Entertainment…
· Carl Samson
Apple sparks controversy in Thailand over ‘outdated’ portrayal in promo video
A recent Apple promo video set in Thailand has ignited strong reactions, with critics arguing that it presents an outdated and stereotypical view of the country. Apple, which has not responded to the backlash, has disabled the video’s comments section. What critics are saying:…
· Carl Samson
‘Asian American Men for Kamala Harris’ Zoom fundraiser set for Aug. 7
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is co-organizing an “AANHPI Men for Kamala Harris” Zoom call, featuring actors Ken Jeong and BD Wong, to support Harris’ presidential campaign. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST, will also include…
· Michelle De Pacina
China says more Chinese swimmers failed doping tests due to tainted hamburgers
Since the start of the Paris Olympics, Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei has already won two bronze medals, but her victories are under scrutiny due to doping allegations. Zhang, along with nearly half of the Chinese team, had tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine…
· Ryan General
South Korea continues team archery dominance with 10th-straight Olympic gold
South Korea clinched its 10th consecutive Olympic gold medal in women’s team archery at the Paris Games on Sunday, defeating China 5-4 in a dramatic shoot-off. The victory extends South Korea’s unparalleled dominance in the event, having won every gold medal since the sport was…
· Carl Samson
Trailblazing White House executive chef retires after nearly 3 decades
Filipino American Cris Comerford, the first woman and first person of color to serve as the White House’s executive chef, retired on July 26 after 29 years of crafting menus for state dinners, luncheons and other social events for five different presidents. Background and…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC Chinese community rallies against planned homeless shelter
Thousands from the Chinese communities of Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan protested on Sunday, starting at Foley Square and marching to Cadman Plaza Park in Brooklyn. The demonstration followed the arrest of Brooklyn City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, who bit a deputy police chief…
· Bryan Ke
Asian American tennis icon Michael Chang is in the spotlight again thanks to new documentary
ESPN’s new “30 for 30” documentary features Taiwanese American tennis player Michael Chang, highlighting his career-defining moment at the 1989 French Open. The documentary series, titled “American Son,” premiered on ESPN on Monday. The docuseries: Directed by Jay Caspian Kang,…
· Carl Samson
‘Twisters’ director explains lack of climate change message
“Twisters,” which premiered on July 19, highlights the devastating impact of tornadoes, along with elements such as scientific challenges and disaster capitalists. Interestingly, it omits direct references to climate change, despite evidence suggesting the phenomena’s influence…
· Carl Samson
Hundreds of thousands of white people raise millions for Kamala Harris
White people are organizing en-masse in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the Oval Office. A pair of Zoom calls titled “White Women: Answer the Call!” and “White Dudes for Harris” gathered 164,000 and 190,000 people, respectively, breaking platform records. By…
· Ryan General
Japan’s 5’8″ point guard delivers historic performance against Wemby-led France
Japan men’s national basketball team’s point guard Yuki Kawamura delivered a standout performance against France in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, recording 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in a thrilling overtime loss. Despite facing a powerhouse French team led by…
· Michelle De Pacina
Lawmakers from around the world allege pressure to skip Taiwan conference
Lawmakers from at least six countries reported Chinese diplomats pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan, aiming to isolate the self-governed island. Politicians from Bolivia, Colombia, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and an unnamed Asian country…
· Bryan Ke
This tech entrepreneur turned almost 90% of his first company’s workers into millionaires
Jay Chaudhry, the 65-year-old Indian American CEO of cybersecurity firm Zscaler, recalled how he helped turn his former employees into millionaires after selling his first company, SecureIT, to VeriSign in an all-stock deal worth $70 million in 1998. Chaudhry and his wife,…
· Ryan General
Filipino American fencer Lee Kiefer wins gold again with dominant performance
Filipino American fencer Lee Kiefer won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in women’s foil fencing at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. The 30-year-old medical student from Cleveland, Ohio, secured a decisive 15-6 victory against teammate Lauren Scruggs in the all-American…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
Open
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.