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South Korean authorities find harmful substances in Shein, Temu products
Thirty-seven out of 49 items from two categories sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms AliExpress, Shein and Temu contained dangerous chemicals and failed to meet safety standards, the Korea Consumer Agency announced on Thursday. Details of the findings: The agency’s…
· Ryan General
South Korea offers incentives to dog meat farmers ahead of ban
South Korea announced a plan on Thursday that would provide subsidies and incentives to dog meat farmers and related businesses ahead of a nationwide ban on dog meat consumption set in early 2027. The move aims to facilitate a smooth transition away from the controversial…
· Ryan General
Only 0.8% of Japan’s top firms are led by women: survey
A new survey by Kyodo News has revealed a stark gender disparity in Japan’s corporate leadership, with only 13 female CEOs leading the country’s top 1,600 listed companies. This translates to a mere 0.8% of firms on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market being led by women.…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Army opposes return of Ador CEO after NewJeans’ demand
Some members of BTS’ Army — the group’s fanbase — are publicly opposing the return of Min Hee-jin as CEO of Ador, the Hybe subsidiary label behind NewJeans. So far, they have expressed disapproval in a statement circulated on X, along with the hashtag #MinHeeJinOut, which…
· Ryan General
Japanese former president of Peru dies at 86
Alberto Fujimori, the controversial former president of Peru, died of complications from cancer on Wednesday in Lima at the age of 86, his daughter Keiko confirmed on X. Fujimori, who served as president from 1990 to 2000, was pardoned in 2017 after being convicted of human…
· Michelle De Pacina
Harvard’s Asian American enrollment stays the same after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
The percentage of Asian American student enrollment at Harvard remained unchanged at 37% for the Class of 2028, the same as last year, following the Supreme Court’s ruling barring race-conscious admissions. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander enrollment also stayed the same at…
· Michelle De Pacina
Brown, UNC, Amherst sees more Asian American students after SCOTUS affirmative action decision
Following the Supreme Court’s June 2023 ruling against affirmative action, three more institutions — Brown University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and Amherst College — saw increases in Asian student enrollment. MIT previously reported a similar trend,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Yale, Princeton sees drop in Asian American students after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Yale and Princeton universities’ Class of 2028, the first admitted after the Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action in June 2023, saw a decrease in Asian American enrollment compared to the previous year. The numbers: According to admissions office data, Asian…
· Bryan Ke
11-year-old Indian guitarist performs Metallica for the first time ever on ‘AGT’
Maya Neelakantan made history in “America’s Got Talent” by becoming the first contestant to perform a Metallica song. The 11-year-old guitarist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, played her own rendition of “Master of Puppets” during Quarterfinals 3 on Aug. 27. “I’m the first act…
· Carl Samson
Elon Musk praises former Singapore PM’s critique of ‘wokeness’
Elon Musk posted on his platform X a clip of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s critique of “wokeness,” praising it as “wisdom.” The post, which garnered millions of views in hours, reflects the world’s richest man’s long-standing opposition to the so-called…
· Michelle De Pacina
MIT sees rise in Asian American students after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has seen a significant shift in the demographics of its incoming class, with an increase in Asian American and international students following the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down race-conscious admissions policies. Class…
· Carl Samson
Family-owned Koda Farms closes after nearly a century in rice business
Koda Farms, a family-owned rice farm in Dos Palos, California, renowned for its heirloom rice varieties, is closing its doors after nearly 100 years. Facing escalating costs in farming — ranging from water and insurance to labor and organic fertilizer — the Koda family has…
· Carl Samson
IOC confirms North Korean athletes did not receive Samsung phones
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Thursday that North Korean athletes at the Paris Olympics did not receive Samsung smartphones — the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 — provided to all 10,500 competitors. “We can confirm that the athletes of the National Olympic…
· Carl Samson
Hiroshima calls for nuclear disarmament on 79th bombing anniversary
Hiroshima officials on Tuesday urged world leaders to abolish nuclear weapons, emphasizing the pressing risk of atomic war amid ongoing conflicts. The call coincided with the 79th anniversary of the Japanese city’s bombing, marked by a memorial attended by 50,000 people that…
· Michelle De Pacina
Defending surf champ Carissa Moore confirms retirement after Paris Olympics defeat
Surfer Carissa Moore, who is of Native Hawaiian and Filipino descent, competed in what may be her final elite-level appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics in Teahupo’o, Tahiti, on Aug. 1. A five-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist, Moore entered the competition aiming…
· Ryan General
China’s tennis players deliver historic performance at Paris 2024
China’s tennis players impressed at the 2024 Olympics, achieving their best-ever results in both women’s singles and mixed doubles. Zheng Qinwen won China’s second Olympic tennis gold medal and first-ever gold medal in women’s singles, defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-3 on…
· Ryan General
4-time Olympian’s parents just want her to have a ‘normal’ job
Lily Zhang, a four-time Olympian who represents the USA in table tennis, advanced to the top 16 in women’s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday. Despite the 28-year-old Chinese American’s success, her parents still wish she would pursue a more traditional career path…
· 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…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Video: BTS’s Jimin delivers electrifying performance on ‘The Tonight Show’
BTS star Jimin recently performed his latest solo single “Who” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The captivating number was filmed prior to his enlistment in South Korea’s mandatory military service last December. Set in a staged abandoned building, the high-energy…
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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.
Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
Coupang is Korea's Amazon — overnight Rocket Delivery plus Coupang Play, a streaming service bundling K-content and live sports into the shopping habit.
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GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
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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 · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
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 · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
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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.