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Philippines President Claims to Have ‘Personally’ Slaughtered Drug Users
Just hours after he said he was “not a killer,” the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte claimed that he “personally” killed suspected criminals during his time as the mayor of Davao. “In Davao, I used to do it personally. Just to show the guys that, if I can do it, why can’t…
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U.S. Delays $430 Million Aid Package to the Philippines Over Human Rights Concerns
The U.S. has postponed an aid package worth up to $430 million to the Philippines due to “significant concerns” about civil liberties infringements under President Rodrigo Duterte. Just days after Duterte admitted to personally killing people, the U.S. embassy in the Philippines…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Feminist Warns Donald Trump of His ‘Straight Man Cancer Behaviors’
In 2015, Zheng Churan was arrested on International Women’s Day, along with four others, for conspiring to hold protests against sexual harassment on public transportation. She was released on bail following a month-long detention in Beijing. This time, the prominent Chinese…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Discovers 60% of Their Chicken Contains Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug Bacteria
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has found that more than 60% of tested chicken samples in the local market contained “superbug” bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Out of a total of 100 chicken samples, 62 tested positive for bacteria that produce extended spectrum beta-lactamases…
· Carl Samson
Singaporean Tourists Detained After Raping 2 Taiwanese Women They Met Online
Four Singaporean men were detained in Taiwan for allegedly raping two local women they met online. The crime appears to have occurred at a Datong District apartment rented by the tourists, who spent Sunday night with the women, The Straits Times reported.
· Ryan General
Thai Woman’s Toothache Turns Out to Be a Devastating Cancerous Tumor
A Thai woman’s trip to the dentist led to the terrible discovery of the reason her tooth hurt so much: a tumor the size of a grapefruit. Jennie Yoo has been suffering chronic pain around her front teeth since December of last year but assumed it was nothing serious. Thinking her…
· King Malleta
Irish Man Offers Million Dollar Dowry to the Family of His Thai Bride-To-Be
An engagement party between an Irish man and a Thai woman became the talk of the town because of the seven figure dowry that the man is willing to give to the family of his bride-to be. According to Coconuts Bangkok, people from the Surin Province in Thailand were wowed when an…
· Carl Samson
Indonesian Maid Jailed After Robbing and Abusing Boss’s Mother
An Indonesian maid working in Singapore was sentenced to 40 months behind bars for robbing and abusing her employer’s elderly mother. Jaimah Hapit Said, 32, robbed and abused Hwang Sai Kin, 81, on September 26 at the victim’s house in Bedok after having worked their one month,…
· Khier Casino
200 People in Rome’s Chinese Community Honor Girl Struck By Train After Being Robbed
About 200 people on Sunday paid tribute to Zhang Yao, the student struck by a train while in pursuit of muggers who stole her purse containing a newly-issued residency permit in Italy. The attack sparked anger from the 20,000-strong Chinese community in Rome.
· Carl Samson
Campaign Starts for Cancer-Stricken Man Whose Sister Tried to Sell Her Virginity
A British expat in Hangzhou, China, has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a leukemia-stricken man. Samantha Gomersall heard of Xu Yanhong’s predicament last month when the 23-year-old’s younger sister attempted to sell her virginity to save him.
· Ryan General
Honest Thai Cab Driver Rewarded After Returning $80,000 in Gold and Cash to Passenger
A cab driver in Thailand has proven that there is still hope for mankind by showing honesty in returning lost valuables to a female passenger. The passenger, 58-year-old gold shop owner, Patcharee Saelim, reportedly left gold and cash worth almost THB 3 million (over $80,000)…
· Ryan General
Thailand Forces Models to Cover Up at Motor Expo, Attendance and Car Sales Plummet
Following the committee’s decision to impose a mandatory dress code on the models for this year’s Motor Expo in Thailand, the event saw a huge drop not only in its attendance, but also its overall car sales. While the direct link is yet to be established, the decline in the…
· Khier Casino
Newly Crowned Thai King to Pardon 150,000 Prisoners to Help Needy People
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn will pardon or cut the prison sentences of up to 150,000 inmates, officials announced on Tuesday. The move is an unprecedented act of “mercy” as Vajiralongkorn reaches out to needy people following the death of his father, King Bhumibol…
· Ryan General
Retiring Manager Epically Roasts His Bosses in Honest Exit Questionaire
After 35 years of working at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 58-year-old Michael Stuban felt it was time for him to retire. Before he left, however, the mid-level manager decided to vent out some of his thoughts and feelings regarding his bosses — and he made sure…
· Ryan General
Striking Portraits Show Chinese Survivors of the ‘Rape of Nanjing’ During WWII
Chinese state media Xinhua News Agency is marking the 79th anniversary of the horrific Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, by unveiling moving portraits of the survivors who evaded death under the hands of Imperial Japanese soldiers during Second Sino-Japanese…
· King Malleta
More Than 200,000 Protesters Filled the Street of Taiwan to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Thousands of protesters are still rallying on the streets of Taipei in their bid to push for the legalization of same-sex marriage. According to a report from Shanghaiist, thousands of people from Taiwan gathered on the streets for a final push to legalize same-sex marriage.…
· Ryan General
Acclaimed South Korean Actor Recounts His Racist Experience in Hollywood
South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun has established himself as an accomplished international superstar, having starred in several local and Hollywood films. At home, he has received critical acclaim for his work in top-grossing movies including “Masquerade”, “Inside Men”, “Joint…
· King Malleta
Meet the Japanese Teen Who’s Climbed 7 of the Highest Mountains on Earth
Japanese teenager Marin Minamiya has conquered seven of the highest peaks in the world including every explorer’s dream – Mount Everest. Now, it looks like she is eyeing what is called the “Explorer’s Grand Slam.” To the top of the world. Sun rising around 4:30am, cold, dark,…
· Ryan General
Japanese Prime Minister’s Wife Trashes ‘Kawaii Girl’ Trend For Making Women Look Weak
The wife of Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has spoken up against the prevalent “kawaii girl” culture in Japan, wherein women in the country are pressured to be stuck in the schoolgirl/cute persona, rather than be the mature, capable women that they are. In a revealing…
· King Malleta
Wheelchair Dog in China Proves That Anything is Possible
News about a cute disabled dog walking on the streets of Chongqing, China went viral this week. If you’re having a bad day, just look at the adorable photos of a disabled dog walking on the downtown streets of Chongqing with the help of a wheelchair.
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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.