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Business
Hello Soju disproves plagiarism allegations from Hummy Soju
Hello Soju, a product developed by the entertainment agency The Hello Group (THG), has issued a statement in response to plagiarism allegati...
Michelle De Pacina
Beauty
Look: Miss Universe 2022 candidates show off stunning Filipino-made gowns
Several 2022 Miss Universe candidates showed off gowns made by Filipino designers in the pageant’s preliminary competition. On Wednesday nig...
Art
Arata Isozaki, renowned architect of iconic buildings throughout the world, dies at 91
Arata Isozaki, the 2019 Pritzker Prize-winning architect best known for his designs that blended Eastern and Western cultures, has died at 9...
Iris Jung
Fashion
Hanae Mori, designer known for butterfly motifs and empress’ wedding gown, dies at 96
Japanese designer Hanae Mori died at her Tokyo home on Aug. 11 at the age of 96. According to the Hanae Mori Office, Mori developed a mild...
Rebecca Moon
Asia
Malaysian students invent device that makes ocean water drinkable for ‘sea nomads’
An invention that could provide clean drinking water to “sea nomads” — communities living near the ocean — has earned three Mala...
Ryan General
Lifestyle
Japanese Luxury Bag for Carrying Watermelon is for Serious Fruit Lovers Only
Tsuchiya Kaban, a Japanese handbag maker, has created a luxury bag made from Italian luxury leather that specifically holds watermelons. &nb...
Bryan Ke
Food
The Mind-Blowing Reason Kikkoman Soy Sauce Bottles Have 2 Holes
A breakfast radio show host in Melbourne, Australia had her mind blown after her co-host revealed to her how to properly control the flow of...
News
Filipina Australian Co-Founder of Canva Now the 3rd Richest Billionaire Woman in Australia
Meet Melanie Perkins, one of the wealthiest women in Australia and the CEO and co-founder of multi-billion dollar tech company Canva. The 32...
‘Racist’ Tillys Shirt Draws Backlash From Asian Americans
Retail clothing company Tillys has infuriated Asian Americans after a “racist” shirt appeared on the shelves of a Fresno, California outlet....
Editorial Staff
Max Mara Stole Ethnic Laotian Designs Then Told Laotians to Delete Posts Calling Them Out
After days of PR silence, Italian fashion label Max Mara has reportedly responded to one of their critics calling them out for ripping off d...
Travel
Japanese Sightseeing Train Will Be Designed Like a Wooden Kyoto House
A rail service in Japan is set to offer a unique luxury experience with its detailed interior design, which is inspired by wooden townhouses...
Uncategorized
Miss Universe National Costumes of Asia Will Blow You Away
A total of 93 countries competed for Best National Costume at the 67th Miss Universe held in Pattaya, Thailand on Dec. 10. Of these candidat...
Carl Samson
Style
Crocs Releases a Shoe That Looks Like It Has Boba On It
Crocs have come up with a new design that resembles boba pearls superglued on top of clogs. The new footwear design, which the company calls...
Design
Forget Septum Piercing, Check Out This Asian Designer’s Nose Jewelry
Go beneath the surface with innovative nose jewelry designed by Malaysian-born, London- based designer, Joanne Tan. Unlike a simple nose rin...
Kimberly Nguyen
Newly Erected Building in China Looks Like a Huge Penis that Shoots Out Fireworks
A new building in Guangxi, China caused massive debate and garnered much mockery online for its apparent resemblance to male genitalia. The ...
Stunning 237-Square Foot Apartment in Taiwan Looks Unbelievably Huge in Pictures
Today’s rapid urbanization sees an increasing number of residents in cities, prompting the need for more living spaces. But as areas get mor...
Adorable Cat Clothing Turns Any Feline Into a Japanese Schoolgirl
Cat clothing comes in a variety of adorable-looking designs from collars, holiday costumes, and now sailor schoolgirl outfits. For cat owner...
Kyle Encina
Chinese-American Designer Featured in People Magazine’s ‘World’s Most Beautiful’ Issue
Celebrity designer Vern Yip, who has appeared on TLC’s “Trading Spaces”, has been featured in People Magazine’s 2017 “World’s Most Bea...
Khier Casino
Misc
Steve Harvey Didn’t Ruin Miss Universe, Bad Design Did
Whether or not you believe the Miss Universe flub by Steve Harvey was hilarious or tragic (twitter certainly believes the former), one thing...
Eric Thomas
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