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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.…
· Carl Samson
Burglars are using digital surveillance to target Asian American homes
Burglars are reportedly using surveillance technology to target the homes of Asian American business owners in Shelton, Connecticut. Such a scheme mirrors a nationwide trend of suspects targeting the same demographic and tracking their whereabouts via sophisticated means. What…
· Carl Samson
High-income Asian American families pay higher taxes than their white counterparts
Asian American households remain significantly understudied in tax policy research, according to experts at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center (TPC). New data reveals that these households pay higher average tax rates than white households due to differences in income…
· Ryan General
New study reveals hidden suicide risks among Asian American youth
A new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine highlighted that while Asian Americans overall have lower suicide rates compared to their non-Asian counterparts, this average conceals alarming disparities among ethnic subgroups. Published in JAMA Pediatrics on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Suspect arrested after man killed near Orange County’s Asian Garden Mall
On the morning of Aug. 16, police and fire officials responded to a report of a man bleeding from the head near Asian Garden Mall on Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, prompting a homicide investigation. Detectives identified and…
· Carl Samson
AAPI Democratic leaders stress importance of Asian voters for Harris
AAPI Democratic officials are emphasizing the crucial role that AAPI voters will play in November’s election as they rally behind Kamala Harris, who could make history as the first Asian and Black woman to serve as U.S. president. What they are saying: At an AAPI caucus meeting…
· Michelle De Pacina
Two arrested in Washington home invasion ring linked to murder of Asian photographer
On Thursday, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two suspects, Kevin Thissel, 28, and Chris Johnson, 23, in connection with a home invasion ring in western Washington, believed to be responsible for the 2022 murder of Irah Sok during a break-in in…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
New analysis exposes significant lack of Asian American broadcasters
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) recently released a groundbreaking analysis titled “The State of Asian American Female and Male TV Broadcasters,” which reveals persistent disparities among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander broadcasters. It…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Why Asian Americans could decide this year’s election
Asian Americans, the nation’s fastest-growing electorate, could emerge as critical swing voters in November’s election. While the group traditionally leans Democratic, their shifting allegiances and unique voting patterns make them a crucial target for both major parties. By the…
· Bryan Ke
More Asian students are choosing Asian countries to learn English: study
A new study from the British Council published on Aug. 13 found that Asian students are increasingly choosing to study English in closer countries like China rather than moving to traditional English-speaking destinations such as the U.K. The study noted that the number of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian American students in NYC public schools rises for 1st time in 9 years
New York City’s public school enrollment from prekindergarten to 12th-grade programs saw a slight increase this year, with over 912,000 students, ending an eight-year decline. Notably, the composition of the student body is changing, with the number of English language learners…
· Ryan General
Paris Olympics poster sparks outrage over lack of Asian athletes
A celebratory poster released after the 2024 Paris Olympics is being accused of racism for seemingly excluding East Asian athletes. The poster, shared on X by Eurosport on Aug. 11, featured few, if any, representatives from China, Japan and South Korea, despite these countries…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police warn of burglaries targeting Asian Americans in Pennsylvania
The Abington Township Police Department reported two recent burglaries targeting Asian American business owners in Meadowbrook and Huntingdon Valley in Pennsylvania. Authorities in Montgomery County are on high alert, noting that criminals have been surveilling Asians, following…
· Carl Samson
Girl, 9, is latest Asian victim of violence in Auckland
A 9-year-old girl of Chinese descent was left bruised, bleeding and traumatized after falling victim to a brutal attack inside a toilet cubicle at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Auckland, New Zealand, at around 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. The incident follows a recent string of violent attacks…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese restaurant is unofficial hangout spot for Asian Olympians in Paris
A small Chinese restaurant in Paris has reportedly become an unofficial go-to spot for Paris Olympics attendees in recent weeks. Tang Zhongqiu’s restaurant, Yang Xiao Chu, which specializes in Sichuan cuisine, is located in the 15th arrondissement, near the table tennis venue –…
· Carl Samson
Asian passengers are being attacked on buses in New Zealand’s capital
Anna Zhang, an immigrant from Thailand, became the latest victim in a series of recent attacks targeting Asian passengers on Auckland, New Zealand, buses. What happened: Zhang, a student and part-time hotel worker, was allegedly assaulted by a group of teenagers who attempted to…
· Bryan Ke
Meet Sammy Lee, the 1st-ever Asian American Olympic gold medalist
Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants, made history by becoming the first Asian American athlete to win a gold medal for the U.S. in the Olympics. Lee achieved this distinction by winning the gold medal in the 10-meter platform diving event at the 1948 London Olympics, a title…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian man dragged out of car amid violent UK riots
Videos posted to social media capture a mob of racist rioters in Hull, England, dragging an Asian man out of his car and vandalizing it amid widespread riots in Britain. These riots emerged following the Southport incident where 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana was accused of…
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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.