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Hawaiian activist among hundreds detained after Israeli interception of Gaza aid
Jasmine Ikeda, an activist born in Hawaii, was among 479 people detained when Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Oct. 1. The civilian-led convoy is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which included participants from more than 30 countries…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu speaks out against AI-generated ‘actress’
Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu has spoken out against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” signed by a London talent agency that also represents real performers. British company Xicoia introduced Norwood in September with a digital portfolio that included headshots, casting…
· Carl Samson
Why Trump’s vote-by-mail ban threatens Asian American political power
President Donald Trump’s repeated calls to ban vote-by-mail through executive order have drawn sharp constitutional challenges from civil rights organizations, even as the promised order has yet to materialize. These threats, which followed his meeting with Russian President…
· Carl Samson
Bipartisan backlash erupts as Philadelphia raises Chinese flag
Philadelphia officials raised the Chinese flag over City Hall on Tuesday, triggering widespread criticism from lawmakers who argued it legitimizes the Chinese Community Party’s (CCP) authoritarian government. Driving the news: The flag-raising ceremony took place through the…
· Ryan General
Asians face highest risk of early death from oil and gas air pollution, study shows
Air pollution from oil and gas operations causes about 91,000 premature deaths in the United States each year, with Asians, Black, Hispanic and Native American communities bearing the greatest health burdens, a new study found. The research, based on 2017 data and published Aug.…
· Ryan General
Mamdani fires back after Trump threatens to cut NYC federal aid if he wins
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani fired back at President Donald Trump after Trump threatened Monday to block federal support if Mamdani wins the November election. The city relies on $9.6 billion in federal aid for schools, housing programs and public safety, a…
· Ryan General
Job recruiters face growing flood of AI-generated resumes and deepfakes
Job interviews are increasingly being infiltrated by artificial intelligence, with 72% of recruiters reporting everything from face-swapping video tricks to resumes written entirely by machines, a 2025 Software Finder survey has found. The study, which surveyed 874 HR…
· Ryan General
Panda Express founders part of group buying Trail Blazers in $4.25 billion sale
The Portland Trail Blazers are being sold in a record-breaking $4.25 billion deal signed on Sept. 13, with Panda Express founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng joining the buyer group. The consortium is led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon and also includes Amplo Capital’s…
· Ryan General
Jessica Sanchez returns to ‘AGT’ after 19 years and claims 1st Filipino victory
Nineteen years after first competing as a child on the debut season of “America’s Got Talent,” Jessica Sanchez returned to the stage and won its Season 20 crown on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The 30-year-old singer became the first Filipino winner in the show’s history,…
· Carl Samson
South Koreans detail alleged mistreatment during ICE detention
South Korean workers detained in the largest-ever Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) enforcement operation at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia are increasingly speaking up with disturbing claims of mistreatment, furthering tensions between Seoul and Washington. Mocked,…
· Ryan General
Ex-Philippine president Duterte charged with crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court has charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity for his alleged role in at least 76 killings. The allegations cover murders committed while he was president and earlier as mayor of Davao City. A 15-page…
· Ryan General
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan says AI could reduce five-day workweek to three
Artificial intelligence may reduce the five-day workweek to as few as three days, according to Zoom CEO Eric Yuan. Speaking to The New York Times in a recent interview, Yuan said advances in AI will allow businesses to operate effectively with fewer working days. He noted that…
· Ryan General
Chinese cut of horror film ‘Together’ uses AI to erase gay wedding
The Australian horror film “Together,” starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie, premiered in Chinese cinemas this month with significant alterations to its storyline. A same-sex wedding central to the film was digitally altered into a heterosexual marriage using…
· Carl Samson
Native Hawaiian group aims to buy back ancestral land
A Native Hawaiian community organization is working to acquire more than 55,000 acres of ancestral land from a Hong Kong-based billionaire investment firm for $260 million. A long history: The expansive Molokai Ranch covers more than one-third of Hawaii’s Molokai island and has…
· Carl Samson
Hmong American Democrat wins special election to fill seat of slain Minnesota lawmaker
A former city councilman whose family fled war-torn Laos has won the Minnesota House seat left vacant by an assassinated Democratic leader, returning the chamber to an even partisan split that requires bipartisan cooperation. Election result: Xiongpao “Xp” Lee received 60.8% of…
· Carl Samson
Trump admin rushes to mend ties with South Korea after Hyundai raid
The Trump administration is working to repair diplomatic relations with South Korea as the latter prepares to investigate alleged human rights violations during the detention of its nationals in a Hyundai facility in Georgia earlier this month. Catch up: The diplomatic crisis…
· Ryan General
US vows action against foreigners mocking Charlie Kirk’s death
The U.S. government is vowing to punish foreign nationals who ridicule or celebrate the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Sept. 11 that consular officials have been directed to take “appropriate action” against…
· Carl Samson
Swiss hotel denies Indian couple’s claim of racism in violent incident
A Swiss hotel has rejected racism allegations made by an Indian-origin couple from Canada who claim they were brutally attacked by staff in what they describe as a racially motivated assault back in June. What they’re saying: The couple, identified only as Nikita and Karan,…
· Carl Samson
South Korean workers return home after Georgia Hyundai raid
South Korean workers detained in last week’s immigration raid at a Hyundai manufacturing facility in Georgia returned home Thursday evening, concluding a diplomatic crisis that exposed tensions over U.S. visa policies and threatened billions in investment commitments between the…
· Ryan General
‘Godfather of AI’ warns AI will cause ‘massive unemployment,’ widen wealth gap
Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, often called the “godfather of AI” for his pioneering work in machine learning, said in an interview with the Financial Times earlier this month that capitalism will drive artificial intelligence to replace workers, creating unemployment and…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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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.