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Samurai-Style Haori Coats From Japan are the Coolest Way to Stay Warm
A clothing brand in Japan is offering a more badass alternative to the usual sweaters and jackets for those who prefer to look cool while trying to stay warm. Apparel company Trove is bringing the traditional style of the legendary Samurai to contemporary fashion in time for the…
· Ryan General
Man Claims He Didn’t Know a Chokehold Would Kill His Elderly Father
A Singaporean man who killed his elderly father in a headlock claimed in court that he didn’t realize choking the 67-year-old man would result in his death. Mark Tan Peng Liat, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, was on trial on Thursday for the manslaughter of his father, Tan Kok Keng.
· Carl Samson
South Korean Parents Jailed After Raping Their Kid’s 20-Year-Old Teacher
Three men in South Korea were jailed for raping their kids’ teacher in one of the most shocking stories for the education-obsessed nation. They received prison sentences of 12, 13 and 18 years from the Mokpo district on Thursday, AFP reported. Two of them are parents of students…
· Ryan General
Japanese Train Conductor Apologizes to Passengers for Having Too Many Foreigners on Board
A Japanese railway employee has become the subject of online outrage after displaying questionable conduct to appease a passenger grievance on Monday. One of Nankai Electric Railway’s conductors, whose name was not revealed, reportedly made an announcement that may sound…
· Ryan General
Man Absolutely Murders Dragon Ball Z Opening Theme on ‘The Voice Thailand’
An anime enthusiast delivered an impressive cover of the Dragon Ball Z opening theme during his blind audition for the fifth season of “The Voice Thailand” on Sunday. Ditthawat Chaikaewruchikorn’s electrifying rendition of the song “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” got an enthusiastic…
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Passenger Outraged After KLM Airlines Gives Her Just $15 for Destroyed Luggage
A plane passenger took her anger to social media when she found that her luggage, crushed during flight, would be compensated for a measly amount. Xiang Ying’s luggage was crushed during a flight with KLM Singapore. In a Facebook post on October 5, she ranted about the airline’s…
· Ryan General
Singaporean Soldier Who Raped a 14-Year-Old Twice Gets Only 10 Months in Jail
A Singaporean soldier who was convicted of sexually assaulting a minor twice got a mere 10-month jail sentence following a decision handed by a local court on Monday. The defendant, a 44-year-old army warrant officer named Teo Chye Siong, was accused of engaging in sexual…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Woman Pens Article Explaining Why She Loves Donald Trump
An Asian woman has explained why she’s supporting Donald Trump despite the Republican candidate’s controversial proposals, especially on immigration. In an article published on Fox News, Ying Ma, a policy advisor, expressed excitement and support for Trump’s candidacy because…
· Ryan General
South Korean Show Aims to Give Thai Girls The Makeover of Their Lives With Plastic Surgery
The Thai version of the hit Korean surgery makeover television show “Let Me In Thailand” is now running its second season, giving some Thai women who are willing to go under the knife an opportunity to improve their looks. The opening of the current season saw two Thai women, a…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Construction Worker Gains One Million Followers for Jaw-Dropping Fitness Routines
A Chinese construction worker has attracted more than one million followers on social media thanks to his jaw-dropping fitness routines. After leaving school, Shi Shenwei joined his uncle’s construction crew as a skinny boy. He was previously addicted to online games.
· Carl Samson
China is Building Their First ‘Smart City’, and It’s Not Beijing or Shanghai
China is set to create their first smart city, but it won’t be Shanghai or Beijing — instead, the city of Yinchuan will become the country’s most high-tech city. Situated in the north of China, Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui province, is home to 1.5 million people.
· Ryan General
Toyota Releases Adorable AI Robot That Critiques Your Driving Skills
Toyota has developed a talking robot companion designed to keep motorists company during trips. Described by Toyota Motors as “a miniature communication partner developed to provide companionship,” the tiny robot fits nicely in any car’s cup holder.
· Ryan General
Taiwan’s New President Defies China, Says She Won’t Bow
The defiant new president of Taiwan has expressed her refusal to succumb to the Chinese government’s pressure and stated that China must now recognize the Taiwanese government as independent. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s statements during her National Day address on Monday,…
· Ryan General
‘Pregnant Men’ Board a Train in China For an Important Message
A group of ‘pregnant’ men who had an important message to impart the public boarded a Chinese subway train in the Sichuan capital of Chengdu on Saturday, to the surprise of a bunch of commuters. The initiative was reportedly aimed to remind commuters to give actual pregnant…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Artist Paints Beautiful Portraits of Tech Founders Who Inspire Her
Chenyu Zheng, who is based in San Fancisco, is the artist behind the series of acrylic tech entrepreneur portraits called “Tech Giants Art Project“. She was inspired by these innovative leaders and wanted to instill the same spirit of disruption and creation in her own work.…
· Ryan General
Meet the Hong Kong Billionaire Who Once Sold Peanuts to Survive
Hong Kong real estate and casino tycoon Lui Che Woo has built a massive conglomerate around a variety of industries including real estate, gambling, and hospitality. A regular of Forbes’ billionaires lists, the self-made billionaire and chairman of K. Wah Group and Galaxy…
· Carl Samson
Man Creates Map of Airport Wi-Fi Passwords From Around the World
A computer security engineer has created a map that shows Wi-Fi passwords from airports all around the world. Anil Polat retrieves passwords through his own travels and by asking people to share them over foXnoMad, his travel blog.
· Ryan General
Doctors Successfully Remove 8-Inch Tail From Teen Indian Boy
An Indian teenager born with a protuberant “tail” on his lower back has undergone a successful operation to have it removed. The 18-year-old boy had been experiencing severe pain from the outgrowth prompting his parents to take him to a hospital. His mom and dad had initially…
· Ryan General
Heartbreaking Viral Photo Reveals the Lonely Life of a Maid
A young maid watching her employers enjoy a meal at a restaurant in Indonesia has touched a chord in among netizens after an image of the “dehumanizing” scene went viral online. The moment, captured by Facebook user Michael Fanny, shows a young domestic helper sitting alone at a…
· Carl Samson
Microsoft Japan’s AI Schoolgirl Just Became Suicidal and Everyone’s Worried
Rinna, an AI “schoolgirl” developed by Microsoft Japan, shocked followers after going from being ecstatic to becoming suicidal — all in a single blog post. All was well when Rinna posted her first blog entry on October 3. The site, new and official, was made to commemorate her…
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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.