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· Ryan General
Filipina actors in ‘The Pitt,’ other Asian stars score major wins at 2026 Actor Awards
Filipina actors Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva and Amielynn Abellera joined their co-stars from the HBO Max drama “The Pitt” in winning outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series at the 2026 Actor Awards on March 2. The award is voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA…
· Ryan General
Alysa Liu: Meet the Asian American skater who made Olympic history in Milan
Rising skating star Alysa Liu captured two Olympic gold medals in Milan, first helping the U.S. win the team event and then claiming the women’s singles title on Feb. 19. The 20-year-old Oakland, California, native delivered a decisive free skate to secure her individual victory…
· Editorial Staff
Former Massachusetts official claims anti-Asian racism led to her ouster
A former Massachusetts official tasked with senior welfare has filed a lawsuit alleging that anti-Asian bias drove her out of a job in Gov. Maura Healey’s administration. About Chen and her leadership tenure: Elizabeth Chen, who immigrated from Taiwan in 1971, was appointed by…
· Carl Samson
Lawmakers reintroduce bill to protect Southeast Asian refugees from deportation
Asian American lawmakers are leading a push to shield Southeast Asian refugees from deportation as the Trump administration continues its draconian crackdown on immigration. About the bill: Reps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), along with Zoe Lofgren…
· Carl Samson
Democratic cities are building a wall against ICE, and it matters for Asian Americans
Democratic local officials are mounting a coordinated resistance to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement as operations in Minnesota begin to cool down. What they’re doing: Over the past few weeks, mayors in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland and…
· Ryan General
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival faces deficit after diversity funding cuts
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, the city’s only dedicated Asian American film organization, is confronting a critical financial gap after federal diversity-focused arts funding was reduced. Leaders say the loss of anticipated grants and one major corporate sponsor…
· Ryan General
Detroit Tigers’ Jahmai Jones joins Asian MLB stars at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones was named to South Korea’s 30-man roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins March 5 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Jone will join a group of prominent Asian Major League Baseball (MLB) players participating in the tournament,…
· Ryan General
Restored 1914 Asian American silent film added to the National Film Registry
A 1914 Japanese American silent film long believed lost has been added to the National Film Registry as part of the Library of Congress’ January 2026 selections. “The Oath of the Sword,” produced by the Japanese American Film Company, survived in a single print held by the…
· Ryan General
Asian American Olympians’ nationality choices cast as ‘loyalty tests’ by media: study
U.S. media coverage of Winter Olympians Chloe Kim and Eileen Gu treated their nationality decisions as measures of allegiance rather than parallel career choices, according to a University of Michigan study published in January. The analysis found that while Kim’s representation…
· Carl Samson
Older Asians warned about ATM robberies ahead of Lunar New Year in LA
Authorities in Los Angeles County are alerting residents to stay vigilant at banks and ATMs as robbers could exploit Lunar New Year traditions to identify victims carrying large cash sums. Driving the news: District Atty. Nathan Hochman and Sheriff Robert Luna briefed the public…
· Carl Samson
USC names its first Asian American president
Beong-Soo Kim has been named the 13th president of the University of Southern California (USC), becoming the first Asian American and the institution’s first leader of color to hold the position permanently. A new era: Kim, 53, was appointed after a seven-month interim stint…
· Ryan General
Asian American Olympians respond to Trump calling Team USA athlete a ‘loser’
Asian American athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics responded after President Donald Trump called Team USA freeski competitor Hunter Hess a “loser” in a social media post during the opening week of the Games in northern Italy. Trump’s criticism followed remarks Hess…
· Ryan General
Nashville’s Chinatown development opens its 1st Asian supermarket
The largest Asian supermarket in the Nashville area opened Friday morning in Antioch as part of the Tennessee Nashville Chinatown development. Pan Asia’s new flagship store at 5255 Hickory Hollow Parkway carries more than 10,000 Asian food and household products and serves as…
· Editorial Staff
Trump’s attack on the Obamas is an attack on Asian Americans
Donald Trump’s video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes goes beyond an assault on one Black couple. The Truth Social post, which promoted false claims about the 2020 election, was deleted after about 12 hours of backlash last week. But the president, whose…
· Ryan General
2026 Winter Olympics: Asian American athletes compete on world stage
Asian American athletes are currently taking part in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics representing Team USA as well as several other national delegations. The competitors are entered across snowboarding, figure skating and freestyle skiing as the Games run Feb. 6–22 in northern…
· Carl Samson
Asian student sentenced for orchestrating anti-Asian hoax at Montana State
A Chinese American student who previously served as president of Montana State University’s Chinese Culture Club was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison in December for cyberstalking after fabricating racist threats. Catch up: Rex Wu Jr. pleaded guilty last July after…
· Ryan General
Asians win at the 2026 Grammys, but top categories remain out of reach
Asian artists secured historic wins at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, while mostly being shut out of the ceremony’s most influential categories. “Golden,” performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, earned best song written for…
· Ryan General
Asian faculty demand Purdue reverse restrictions on Chinese graduate admissions
An Asian faculty group at Purdue University is demanding administrators reverse reported graduate admissions restrictions that faculty say have blocked offers to Chinese applicants across multiple departments. The pushback follows December reporting that admissions committees…
· Carl Samson
Asian American officials demand accountability after latest Minnesota shooting
Asian American lawmakers are demanding accountability after federal immigration officers fatally shot Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who served veterans, in Minneapolis over the weekend. State of play: Pretti, 37, was killed Saturday during a confrontation with federal agents as he…
· Carl Samson
Asian American boy breaks down after bully says Trump will get him
A video of a 12-year-old Asian American boy reduced to tears after being bullied and threatened with deportation by another child has sparked outrage on social media. What happened: Max Tet, who lives in Iowa, was bullied rather than celebrated after winning a two-month-long…
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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.