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· Carl Samson
Congress moves to end shutdown as Asian Americans face disproportionate impact
Following Monday’s 60-40 Senate approval, the House is set to vote today on compromise legislation to end the nation’s longest government shutdown. State of play: The Senate advanced the legislation after eight Democrats broke with their leadership, abandoning demands to…
· Carl Samson
Texas freezes program helping Asian American, minority-owned businesses
Texas Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock has frozen the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, blocking Asian American, Hispanic, Black, women-owned and disabled veteran-owned enterprises from receiving new certifications needed to compete for government…
· Carl Samson
SNAP freeze leaves Asian American families scrambling for food
The Trump administration’s month-long government shutdown cut off food stamp benefits for millions of Asian Americans over the weekend, leaving families across the country struggling to afford groceries as they waited in growing food pantry lines. Catch up: November payments for…
· Ryan General
Man accused in 5 separate anti-Asian attacks arrested in Manhattan
New York City police arrested 33-year-old Clive Porter on Wednesday in connection with a string of five suspected anti-Asian assaults committed across the Lower East Side in less than a day. Detectives say the spree culminated around 4 p.m. when Porter allegedly punched a…
· Carl Samson
Mamdani makes history as NYC’s first Muslim, first South Asian mayor
Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race Tuesday, defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo By the numbers: The 34-year-old state lawmaker, who maintained his lead in final pre-election polls, captured 1,036,051 votes (50.4%) against Cuomo’s 854,995 (41.6%). Turnout reportedly…
· Editorial Staff
Can Asian Americans trust Maine’s Graham Platner?
Maine’s Democratic Senate primary has become a referendum on whether voters can overlook Nazi-linked tattoos and offensive online behavior, a question with profound implications for Asian American communities. Catch up: The Democratic contest to challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins…
· Ryan General
Great White accused of reaching out to Asian influencers after racism allegations
Nearly a month after being accused of racially segregating Asian customers, Los Angeles cafe chain Great White is now reportedly contacting Asian food influencers for paid partnerships, according to a recent TikTok video posted by content creator Ed Choi. In the video posted…
· Ryan General
Trump’s thirst for a third term recalls histories of unchecked power across Asia
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday that he was “not ruling out” serving a third term, despite the U.S. Constitution limiting presidents to two. He described his popularity as unmatched and said he had “saved millions” during his time in office.…
· Carl Samson
Trump courts allies in Asia as high-stakes China summit looms
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in South Korea on Wednesday, concluding a week-long Asian tour that will culminate in a closely watched Thursday meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid efforts to de-escalate their trade war. Catch up: Trump’s tour through the…
· Ryan General
Keke Palmer series sparks backlash for portrayal of Asian student at HBCU
Keke Palmer is facing criticism following the release of “Southern Fried Rice,” a new KeyTV series about a Korean American student raised by Southern Black parents who begins her freshman year at Wright University, a fictional historically Black college or university (HBCU). The…
· Carl Samson
Could GOP’s outreach efforts to Asian Americans help flip New Jersey governorship?
The battle for New Jersey’s governorship may hinge on Asian American voters, with Democratic officials acknowledging the party’s uphill climb to win back a demographic in which Republicans have made significant inroads. Driving the news: The warning comes from Democratic…
· Carl Samson
Harvard’s Asian American enrollment surges in 2nd year after affirmative action ban
Harvard College’s Asian American enrollment has climbed to 41% in the Class of 2029, an 11-percentage-point jump since the Supreme Court banned race-conscious admissions in 2023. By the numbers: The Class of 2029’s Asian American share is a notable increase from 37% in last…
· Carl Samson
Oregon officials address burglaries targeting Asian Americans
A public safety forum drew more than 100 attendees to the Korean Presbyterian Church in Eugene, Oregon, last Thursday, where officials discussed an ongoing series of burglaries affecting Asian American homeowners throughout the state. Catch up: The Asian American Council of…
· Ryan General
Lighter skin not linked to desirability in Asian American dating, study finds
A speed-dating study by psychologisfound no evidence that lighter skin increases romantic desirability among Asian American singles. The researchers analyzed both stated and revealed preferences from 262 participants across 15 dating events and found that skin tone did not…
· Carl Samson
Trump nominee withdraws over anti-Asian, pro-Nazi remarks
Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), withdrew from consideration earlier this week following allegations of racist text messages such as “Never trust a chinaman or Indian” and a declaration that he has “a Nazi streak.” Catch…
· Carl Samson
Federal raid on Manhattan’s Chinatown sparks fear among Asian Americans
Federal agents targeting street vendors in Manhattan’s Chinatown earlier this week detained nine immigrants on counterfeiting charges, an enforcement action that has heightened anxiety among Asian American locals about becoming the next targets of immigration raids. What…
· Ryan General
Dylan Harper and the ‘Asian Jokić’ headline new NBA class of Asian talent
Two of the NBA’s most anticipated rookies, Filipino American guard Dylan Harper and Chinese center Yang Hansen, are set to make their regular season debuts this week after standout preseason showings. Harper’s confident decision-making quickly earned the trust of San Antonio’s…
· Ryan General
Why Asian American women are more likely to develop dementia than men
Asian American women may face a higher lifetime risk of developing dementia than their male counterparts partly because men are more likely to die before the disease can develop, according to new research. The large-scale study of older adults in California found this pattern…
· Carl Samson
Blackpink’s ‘Most Influential Women’ Asia ranking reflects rising K-pop power
K-pop’s global ascent reached a new benchmark with Blackpink securing the No. 1 position on Fortune’s inaugural “Most Influential Women” Asia ranking, underscoring the genre’s evolution into a form of diplomatic and cultural power. Who’s in: The Asia list, published on Oct. 8,…
· Carl Samson
For Asian Americans, ‘No Kings’ is about more than partisanship
Asian American leaders emerged as prominent voices in the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday, where an estimated seven million protesters gathered across more than 2,600 cities to challenge what they characterized as authoritarian overreach by the Trump…
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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.