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· Benny Luo
Counterforce: An Interview With the Anti-tech Group That Hates Kevin Rose & Google
Over the last several months, multiple protests have appeared in San Francisco specifically targeted at Google. Employees of the company have been harassed in their homes and Google’s private bus service has received flack for using public bus lanes, including an incident where…
· Benny Luo
Digg Founder Kevin Rose Throws Raccoon Down a Flight of Stairs [VIDEO]
Words cannot explain how I wanted so much to write that headline after watching the video above.
· Ryan General
Asian-American Lawmaker Gives The Most Heartfelt Plea Against Bill Targeting Immigrants
A Chinese-American legislator recently gave a tearful speech in a bid to oppose a bill that bans “sanctuary city” policies. Texas Representative Gene Wu, a Democrat, delivered the impassioned remark during a debate about Senate Bill 4 at the state House of Representatives last…
· Ryan General
Chinese Groom Arrested After Hiring 200 Fake Guests to Attend His Wedding
A groom in China was arrested after trying to pass a group of complete strangers off as his friends and relatives at his wedding in northern China. His wife’s family immediately called local authorities after discovering his charade. According to the BBC, the bride’s family were…
· Khier Casino
Thai Police Hunt Insanely Rich ‘Red Bull’ Heir for Killing a Police Officer With a Ferrari
Thai prosecutors have requested that police arrest Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, the heir to the Red Bull empire, who is accused of a hit-and-run that killed a cop in Bangkok in 2012. Yoovidhya has missed prosecutor orders to appear in court eight times since the charges, including…
· Ryan General
Meet The ‘First Black K-Pop Group’ Who Just Released a Steamy New Single
Another K-pop group, without a Korean member in sight, has emerged from the United States. African-American singing duo “CoCo Avenue” has recently released a new track called “Eottae” on iTunes which also had a music video released on April 14.
· Jocelyn Eikenburg
25 Stunning Photos of Western Women and Asian Men Who Got Married
When it comes to interracial couplings, Western women and Asian men are a much rarer sight, but our numbers are on the rise, and if these photos are any measure, when we get married we look stunning together. Australian Marie Smurthewaite (aka 江南) and her Chinese husband Wang…
· Carl Samson
Constance Wu Lands Spot in Time’s ‘100 Most Influential People’
It’s a moment of celebration for representation: Constance Wu has made it to Time Magazine’s list of “100 Most Influential People” for 2017, and there are some good reasons why. Wu, who rose to fame with “Fresh Off the Boat”, is clearly outspoken on all things whitewashing, but…
· Khier Casino
South Korean Army Allegedly Uses Dating Apps to Expose and Arrest Gay Soldiers
South Korean Army chief of staff Jang Jun-kyu allegedly ordered the use of dating apps to track down and arrest gay soldiers after a sex tape between two men within their ranks was uploaded online. The non-profit Military Human Rights Center of Korea (MHRCK) claims that gay…
· Khier Casino
HK Superstar Aaron Kwok Gets Married, Father-in-Law Says the Most Hilarious Thing Ever
Aaron Kwok’s Father-in-Law Tells Him ‘I Grew Up Listening to Your Songs’ at Daughter’s Wedding Actor Aaron Kwok is officially off the market after marrying Shanghai model Moka Fang, making him the last of the “Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop” to get hitched. The 51-year-old pop…
· Ryan General
Man Builds His Own iPhone From Recycled Parts He Found in China
A man from California recently went on a mission to assemble his own fully functioning iPhone out of recycled parts from Chinese markets and the result was pretty impressive. For his project, software engineer-turned-adventurer, Scotty Allen spent months foraging through the…
· Ryan General
Vietnamese American to Play the ‘Biggest New Part’ in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
“The Last Jedi” panel at the Star Wars Celebration on Friday unveiled the character Rose, a “Resistance” maintenance worker played by Asian American Kelly Marie Tran. While it was revealed that she will be joining the main heroes from “The Force Awakens”, not much else was made…
· Panpan Wang
Chinese Tour Groups Suck
Editor’s Note: Panpan Wang is a cofounder of The Flex Company. He’s a 2x founder, former VC, and lifelong believer in universal healthcare. On weekends he teaches photography and filmmaking to youth in Venice, CA. The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. Chinese…
· Ryan General
Filipino Sisters Protest Against Neighbor’s ‘Racist’ Sign in L.A. Neighborhood
A Filipino family living in El Monte, California has raised concerns over an allegedly “racist” sign posted by a neighbor in his backyard. Sisters Alexis and Rose Anne Yu, who usually take their dogs out for a stroll around the neighborhood every night, were shocked to find one…
· Khier Casino
United Once Forced a Disabled Asian Grandma to Move From Business to Coach on 16-Hour Flight
With United Airlines’ poor and disastrous customer service being thrust into the spotlight this week, many are reminded of the 94-year-old grandmother who was forced to leave her $3,600 Business Class seat and move to Economy on her 16-hour flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne,…
· Ryan General
Why The Latest X-Men Comic is Causing an Uproar in Indonesia’s Muslim Community
A new Marvel comic book series has sparked a heated political discussion on Indonesia’s social media after an artist inserted several hidden references in the comic’s maiden issue. Indonesian Muslim Ardian Syaf, a freelance contributing artist, was recently fired from his job…
· Khier Casino
Donald Trump Has Impersonators in China and They Look Like, Well…
Li Liangwei, the retired editor of an arts magazine in Hunan province, has become China’s number one Donald Trump impersonator. His life-changing experience as The Donald all started at the age of 64, when a friend told him he had an uncanny resemblance to the 45th president of…
· Ryan General
Murder Suspect Posts Record $66 Million Bail Thanks to Rich Chinese Friends
With some help from family, friends, and some business links from China, a female murder suspect from California will be posting her multi-million dollar bail which was previously set at $35 million. Accused of planning and executing the murder of the father of her children,…
· King Malleta
FBI Raids California Offices to Bust Scam That Gives Rich Chinese Immigrants Visas
Federal agents have conducted raids in San Gabriel Valley, California as part of an alleged visa fraud investigation. According to FOX 11, officials from the FBI and Homeland Security Investigation are looking into a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that targets Chinese foreign…
· Carl Samson
Why Asians Are at High Risk for Heart Disease Even if They’re ‘Normal’ Weight
A study published this week reveals that Asians, along with African-Americans and Hispanics, have high risk factors for heart disease even with normal weight. Researchers studied data from 2,622 Caucasian, 1,893 African-American, 1,496 Hispanic, 803 Chinese-American and 803…
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Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.
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 · 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.
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.
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.
Nintendo · Gaming · TYO:7974
If your kid wants Mario Kart, Nintendo still has the advantage.
If Switch 2 ends up in your living room, Nintendo is betting you keep coming back for Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, downloads, and online play even after the box gets pricier.
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.
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.
Explainer · Nintendo
Your next Switch 2 costs more. Mario is why Nintendo thinks you still pay.
The question is not just whether people buy Nintendo Switch 2 once. It is whether they keep buying back into Nintendo after Nintendo Switch 2 gets more expensive.