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Crime
Asian business owners targeted in string of Virginia burglaries
Authorities in Henrico County, Virginia, have warned residents of home burglaries that target Asian business owners, with at least two inci...
Carl Samson
Business
Google now lets US businesses label themselves as ‘Asian-owned’ on Search and Maps
Google launched a new attribute on Wednesday that allows businesses in the U.S. to identify themselves as Asian-owned. The update adds to ...
Canada
Toronto’s ban on single-use plastics could cripple some Asian businesses, say restaurant owners
On July 7, Canada released regulations prohibiting single-use plastics and suggesting alternatives to reduce the environmental impact and w...
Celine Pun
Asian business owners targeted by South American crime group in central Indiana, police say
Two men believed to be part of a South American theft ring were busted after a home burglary in Fishers, Indiana, on Tuesday night. Charly...
FBI warns Asian business owners in New Jersey of ‘sophisticated criminal enterprises’ targeting them
There have been an increasing number of reports from Asian business owners in New Jersey over the past three years who have been targeted b...
Michelle De Pacina
AAPI business owners in Portland call for action from police over string of break-ins and vandalisms
The Oregon Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association gathered Asian American and Pacific Islander business owners in the Jade District fo...
Philadelphia police looking for group accused of targeting Asian businesses in burglary spree
Philadelphia police are looking for burglars who have allegedly targeted Asian businesses in the city and the neighboring Cheltenham Townsh...
News
MMA fighter defends boba shop owner from upset customer wanting sushi in viral video
A now-viral video shows 26-year-old mixed martial arts fighter Khai Wu standing up to a customer for verbally attacking an Asian business ow...
How to Support Asian American Businesses Looted During Nationwide Protests
Updated June 24 at 10:25 a.m. EST As looters overshadow peaceful nationwide protests with the Black Lives Matter movement over the murder of...
Kimberly Nguyen
Asian-Owned Nail Salons Across America are Making Masks and Donating Supplies
To help fight COVID-19, nail salons around the nation are donating masks, gloves and other supplies. When donated supplies run out, the nail...
Style
Tired of Wearing Uniqlo? Here are 9 Asian-Owned Clothing Brands to Check Out in 2019
Let’s face it: flexing your Uniqlo fits is getting harder and harder now that every Asian seems to be wearing the brand. But don’...
Elliot Sang