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· Carl Samson
DOJ says Yale med discriminated against Asian, white applicants
The Justice Department has accused Yale’s medical school of illegally considering race in its admissions decisions, the second medical school finding the agency has issued in eight days. What the department is saying A year-long probe by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division concluded…
· Ryan General
Despite tech billionaire entourage, Trump leaves Beijing empty-handed
U.S. President Donald Trump ended his state visit to China on Thursday after two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. More than a dozen American business leaders accompanied Trump to Beijing, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen…
· Carl Samson
Pelosi praises SF Supervisor Chan as ‘great’ Congress pick, boosting AAPI hopes
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has voiced support for Supervisor Connie Chan, saying she would be a “great member” of Congress and expressing enthusiasm for San Francisco electing its first Asian American congressperson. What she’s saying Speaking to reporters at an Asian Pacific…
· Ryan General
USF mourns slain Bangladeshi doctoral students after remains identified in Tampa murder case
University of South Florida (USF) students and faculty gathered Friday for a candlelight vigil after authorities identified remains found near Tampa Bay as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy, days after fellow Bangladeshi doctoral student Zamil Limon was found dead near the…
· Carl Samson
Most Asian and Pacific Islanders detained by ICE had no criminal history, report finds
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, detentions and deportations of Asian and Pacific Islander people have risen five to seven times compared to the previous administration, with nearly seven in 10 detentions involving people with no criminal history, according to…
· Ryan General
Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Gundam’ casting raises whitewashing concerns
The casting of Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo as rival mech pilots in a war between Earth and its space colonies places two white American actors at the center of the live-action Mobile Suit Gundam, a Japanese franchise defined by war, colonialism and identity. The…
· Ryan General
Trump’s Iran war is forcing Thai and Vietnamese farmers to rethink planting rice
Shipping delays and surging logistics costs tied to the Iran war are disrupting rice exports from Thailand and Vietnam, two of the world’s largest suppliers. Vietnam primarily ships rice to regional markets such as the Philippines and China, while Thailand supplies key Middle…
· Carl Samson
Second Southeast Asian detainee dies at Indiana ICE facility in 2 months
A Vietnamese immigrant died at the Miami Correctional Facility in Indiana on April 1, the same facility where a Cambodian detainee died in February. What happened Tuan Van Bui, 55, was found unresponsive by staff who then performed CPR and called emergency services. However, he…
· Carl Samson
Over 11,000 US kids had a parent detained by ICE under Trump, analysis finds
Immigration agents under President Donald Trump separated at least 11,000 U.S. citizen children from a parent in the first seven months of his second term, a ProPublica analysis found. By the numbers The analysis, based on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) records the…
· Carl Samson
Senior art student detained by ICE in NYC, held in Louisiana
A University at Buffalo (UB) fine arts student has been detained by immigration agents after appearing at a scheduled court hearing in New York City and is now being held at a correctional facility in Louisiana. What happened: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers…
· Ryan General
Former Taiwan coach ejected from Women’s Asian Cup match for chanting ‘Taiwan’
Chants of “Go Taiwan!” during a Women’s Asian Cup match in Sydney on Tuesday led to the removal of a former Taiwan men’s national team coach from the stadium. Chen Kuei-jen was asked to leave after security said the chants were considered political because the team competes…
· Editorial Staff
Nashville journalist who covers ICE gets detained herself
A Colombian-born journalist who covers immigration enforcement in Nashville now finds herself in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, with her lawyers calling it an unconstitutional retaliation. What happened: Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter for Spanish-language…
· Ryan General
Trump criticized for wearing hat while honoring soldiers killed in Kuwait drone strike
President Donald Trump is facing criticism after attending the March 7 dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware honoring six U.S. service members killed in a drone attack in Kuwait, including Filipino American Army Reserve officer Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert…
· Carl Samson
Jimmy Lai will not appeal his 20-year Hong Kong conviction
Jimmy Lai, the jailed founder of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily, has decided not to appeal his 20-year sentence under the city’s national security law, leaving diplomacy as the primary avenue for his release. Catch up: Lai, 78, built Apple Daily into one of Hong Kong’s most widely read…
· Carl Samson
Holi celebrations paint the US in color
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, is celebrated across the U.S. this month in a burst of powder, music and community. Colors all over: Cities from California to New York mark the holiday with major public events. At Manhattan’s South Street Seaport, hundreds turned out for the…
· Ryan General
Americans rely on AI but overwhelmingly want government regulation, survey finds
Most Americans believe artificial intelligence needs government oversight even as the technology becomes part of their daily routines. A new national survey found that 79% of respondents support regulating AI answer engines, while only 12% believe no additional oversight is…
· Ryan General
Vietnam enacts Southeast Asia’s first national AI law
Vietnam implemented its first national law regulating artificial intelligence on March 1, establishing the most comprehensive AI governance framework in Southeast Asia. Passed by the National Assembly in Hanoi late last year, the legislation introduces rules for the development,…
· Carl Samson
Asian American homeowners targeted in Fairfax County burglary spree
Eight Asian American households in Fairfax County, Virginia, have been burglarized since early January, with thieves stealing approximately half a million dollars in cash, jewelry and other valuables. What they took: The Fairfax County Police Department broke the news on Feb.…
· Carl Samson
Columbia student freed after Mamdani raises case with Trump
A Columbia University student detained by federal immigration agents was freed on Feb. 27 after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised her case with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. Catch up: Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, 29, a neuroscience and political science…
· Ryan General
Most Americans say race does not shape daily decisions even as 80% see nation divided
Most Americans say race does not play a meaningful role in selecting friends or business partners, according to a national survey conducted by Gallup and the Brookings Institution’s Center for Community Uplift. In the survey of nearly 5,000 adults released this week, 87% said…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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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.
Results
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.