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· Michelle De Pacina
Asian man brutally attacked on Seattle bus calls for better passenger safety
An Asian American man was viciously attacked by another passenger on a King County Metro bus in First Hill, Seattle, on Sept. 29. The victim called for King County Metro to improve passenger safety by giving drivers more discretion to deny boarding to potentially dangerous…
· Carl Samson
Pivotal Orange County House race between Asian candidates heats up
The race between Republican Rep. Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran in California’s 45th Congressional District is tightening as the 2024 midterms approach, reflecting both candidates’ emphasis on Asian American identity. With Steel trailing Tran by 1.5 points…
· Carl Samson
Why rich Asian countries are now eager for foreign workers
Wealthier Asian countries are increasingly looking to foreign workers to address their growing labor shortages, driven by shrinking native populations. These nations, including Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, are taking unprecedented steps to ease immigration policies,…
· Ryan General
More Asian films vie to win 2025 Oscar for best international feature
The Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan and China have announced their official submissions for the best international feature film category at the 97th Academy Awards. The chosen films, submitted ahead of the Oct. 2 deadline, reflect the diverse narratives and cinematic styles of…
· Michelle De Pacina
DC man sentenced for role in robbery ring targeting South Asian jewelry stores
Timothy Conrad, a 34-year-old man from Washington D.C., was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday for his involvement in a violent robbery ring targeting South Asian-owned jewelry stores along the East Coast. The robbery ring: Conrad, one of 16 defendants charged,…
· Carl Samson
Radio journalist attacked in Canada over reporting on South Asian community
Rishi Nagar, the news director and host of RED FM Calgary, was attacked on Sunday in an apparent retaliation for his reporting on recent criminal incidents involving the South Asian community. Surveillance footage reportedly shows two men confronting Nagar outside the Rio…
· Bryan Ke
New doc on ‘Iron Man of Asia’ is free to watch on YouTube
A recent documentary from Taiwan pays homage to Yang Chuan-kwang, also known as C.K. Yang, a decathlon Olympian dubbed the “Iron Man of Asia” in the 1960s. Born on July 10, 1933, in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation (1895–1945), Yang made history at the 1960 Rome Olympics as…
· Michelle De Pacina
Delaware becomes 7th state to require Asian American history in schools
On Sept. 26, Delaware Governor John Carney signed legislation officially creating the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission and codifying the Delaware Hispanic Commission (DHC) into state law. The move ensures permanent representation for both communities and…
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans emerge as key voters in Georgia’s politics
As their population rapidly expands, Asian Americans are becoming a decisive force in Georgia’s tight political races. With voter turnout nearly doubling in the 2020 election — and deciding Joe Biden’s slim victory — the group has significantly influenced key battleground…
· Michelle De Pacina
Breast cancer rate surges by 50% among young Asian Americans: report
A recent report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals concern in breast cancer trends, especially among younger women and Asian Americans. The data: Since 2012, breast cancer rates have increased by 1% annually, with a faster rise of 1.4% per year since 2021 in younger…
· Carl Samson
San Francisco mayoral hopefuls court Asian American voters
As San Francisco’s mayoral race heats up, candidates are making a concerted effort to win the support of Asian American voters, a key demographic that could decide the election. On Thursday, five major rivals — none of whom is East Asian — presented their plans at a Chinatown…
· Ryan General
‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ exhibition opens at Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
“Hallyu! The Korean Wave,” an immersive exhibition celebrating the global phenomenon of Korean pop culture, is currently on display at the Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St., San Francisco). Open through Jan. 6, the exhibit features nearly 300 artifacts that highlight the rich…
· Michelle De Pacina
Pennsylvania state senator faces backlash over past anti-Asian social media posts
Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon is facing backlash over past social media posts from his business account, Hoops 24-7 Basketball Academy. These posts, dating from 2011 to 2015, included racial slurs and homophobic remarks. Some of the now-deleted posts on X include the…
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans have no bigger advocate than Trump, campaign says
Former President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign claimed on Wednesday that he is the community’s biggest advocate. The bold statement came after the release of a poll on Tuesday that showed Asian Americans overwhelmingly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump by…
· Michelle De Pacina
Penn Law professor who called for ‘less Asian immigration’ suspended
Amy Wax, a tenured law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has been suspended from teaching for one year following a ruling by the Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Freedom. Wax has a history of sparking outrage for criticizing the abilities and attitudes of minority…
· Carl Samson
Court revives suit alleging anti-Asian student bias in NYC school admissions
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit alleging that changes to New York City’s admissions process for selective public high schools discriminated against Asian American students. The decision comes amid broader scrutiny of admissions policies following a Supreme Court…
· Michelle De Pacina
Nearly 40% of Seattle’s Asian residents experienced racism in past year: survey
A new study by The Asian American Foundation revealed that nearly 40% of Asian residents in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties in Seattle have experienced anti-Asian hate in the past year. Out of the 1,000 respondents, 2 in 5 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific…
· Carl Samson
Asian Americans decisively choose Harris over Trump in new poll
Vice President Kamala Harris holds a commanding 38-point lead over former President Donald Trump (66% to 28%) among Asian American voters, according to a poll from APIAVote and AAPI Data released on Tuesday. This represents a significant rise from President Joe Biden’s earlier…
· Michelle De Pacina
Queer Asian man assaulted in possible hate crime in San Francisco
On Sept. 17, Pat Karaphat, a queer Thai man, was walking home in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District when he was allegedly assaulted by a man who repeatedly punched him while shouting racist slurs like “f*cking Asian” and “f*cking monkey.” Karaphat, a former boxer, considered…
· Ryan General
Hollywood stars spotlight Asian representation at Singapore summit
Korean popstar Siwon Choi, Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto and Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu participated in a panel discussion at the Milken Asia Summit in Singapore on Sept. 19. The summit, which provided a platform to discuss critical issues, saw the stars delving into…
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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.