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· Carl Samson
Harris-Walz campaign unveils 2 new ads aimed at Asian American voters
The Harris-Walz campaign has launched two new ads, “Reduced” and “The Seal,” aimed at Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters in critical battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese mountaineer is named world’s oldest living person
Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old woman from Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, is now recognized as the world’s oldest living person following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from Spain. Validated by the Gerontology Research Group and confirmed by Guinness World…
· Carl Samson
Trailer: Apple’s ‘K-Pop Idols’ exposes stars’ struggles
Apple TV Plus released the official trailer for its upcoming documentary series “K-Pop Idols,” which is set to premiere globally on Aug. 30. The six-part series offers an unprecedented glimpse into the intense world of K-pop, featuring stars such as Jessi, Cravity and Blackswan.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man sentenced for double murder at restaurant in Houston’s Little Saigon
A 51-year-old repeat offender, Bich Xuan Dang, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for his involvement in a double murder at a Vietnamese restaurant in Houston’s Little Saigon neighborhood in 2022, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Thursday. “This was a brutal…
· Ryan General
‘Super Rich in Korea’ star granted $759K bail amid fraud charges
David Yong, the 37-year-old star of Netflix’s “Super Rich in Korea” and CEO of Evergreen Group Holdings, was granted bail in Singapore for 1 million Singaporean dollars ($759,400) after being charged with fraud. Yong is accused of falsifying tax claims, leading to a reported…
· Bryan Ke
Collin Gosselin discharged from military training
Former Korean American child star Collin Gosselin, who graced reality TV with his family in “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” said he was discharged from U.S. military training after it was discovered that he had been institutionalized. “I was towards the end of training, very close to…
· Carl Samson
Thailand elects its youngest-ever prime minister
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, became Thailand’s youngest prime minister on Friday, stepping into a role previously held by her father and aunt. The former business executive was the parliament’s sole nominee for the position and secured her victory with 319 votes in favor, 145…
· Bryan Ke
IKEA Taiwan’s joss paper cake for Hungry Ghost Festival ignites discussion
IKEA Taiwan has released a joss paper-like (ghost money) cake in celebration of the Hungry Ghost Festival, which takes place on Sunday. The cake, made from eggs, sugar, emulsifier, butter, and flour, costs 85 New Taiwan dollars ($2.60) and quickly sold out after its release on…
· Bryan Ke
Indian man demands refund after waiting 7 years for pre-ordered Tesla
An Indian businessman claimed a refund for the Tesla Model 3 he pre-ordered in April 2016 after waiting for nothing for seven years. Vishal Gondal, the founder and CEO of GOQii, a health-tech business located in Mumbai, made a $1,000 deposit on the electric vehicle (EV) even…
· Ryan General
Asian countries shine at inaugural international AI olympiad
Singapore, China and Vietnam won big at the inaugural International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2024, held in Burgas, Bulgaria, from Aug. 9 to 15. The event evaluated over 40 teams representing over 30 countries and territories in both scientific and practical…
· Michelle De Pacina
Singapore Airlines to discontinue Houston-to-Manchester flight
Singapore Airlines will end its fifth-freedom flight from Houston to Manchester, effective April 1, 2025, due to insufficient demand and broader “capacity adjustments.” The airline, which has served Houston since 2008, will maintain its Manchester-to-Singapore route but has not…
· Bryan Ke
$15,000 raised in Singapore for stray dog’s face surgery
Animal lovers raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,200) to help cover a stray dog’s surgery after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Singapore left him with a fractured face. Local charity Causes for Animals announced the good news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, noting…
· Bryan Ke
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author claims ‘California is going broke’
Robert Kiyosaki, the financial guru who predicted the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse, has warned that California faces a grim future, as he believes the state is on the brink of a fiscal crisis. In his X post, Kiyosaki emphasized that California is a bellwether state, stating,…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco mayor gains ground among Asian American voters
San Franciso Mayor London Breed is gaining support among her city’s Asian American voters, a significant shift from earlier this year when she had the lowest approval ratings among this group. Poll results: According to a recent poll conducted on July 31 to Aug. 5, Breed’s…
· Ryan General
Indonesia claims two historic golds at Paris 2024
Indonesia secured its first-ever Olympic gold medals outside of badminton at the Paris Olympics, marking the nation’s most successful Olympic performance since 1992, when it won two golds, two silvers and a bronze. Veddriq Leonardo won the gold in the inaugural men’s speed…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting wins Olympic gold amid gender controversy
Lin Yu-ting secured the gold medal in women’s featherweight boxing at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. The Taiwanese athlete’s journey to the top was marked by resilience, as she fought her way through the tournament while dealing with questions about her gender. Results: Lin…
· Ryan General
Taekwondo star becomes Thailand’s first two-time Olympic gold medalist
Thai taekwondo athlete Panipak “Tennis” Wongpattanakit marked her 27th birthday with a historic win, securing Thailand’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympics and becoming the first Thai athlete to win two Olympic golds. Wongpattanakit’s victory in the women’s 49kg category on…
· Ryan General
Kumail Nanjiani to play DC hero in upcoming series
Kumail Nanjiani, known for his roles in the HBO show “Silicon Valley” and Marvel Studios’ 2021 film “Eternals,” is reportedly set to play the time-traveling superhero Booster Gold in the upcoming DC Universe series, according to “Blue Beetle” star Xolo Maridueña. In the comics,…
· Ryan General
Tending sheep awaits double Olympic champ in rural China
Chinese swimming sensation Pan Zhanle, who won two gold medals and broke his own world record in the 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, is eager to return home to his rural life and spend time with his sheep. The 20-year-old’s paternal grandfather from a village in Zhejiang…
· Bryan Ke
Changi Airport to begin biometric processing
Singapore’s Changi Airport has begun implementing a biometrics trial for Singaporeans arriving at the airport as of Monday. Travelers can now enter the city-state using eye and facial biometric processing instead of their passports, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority…
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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.