Bank employees in Japan sign 146-year-old ‘suicide pledge’ to deter theft

Employees at Shikoku Bank in Japan have signed a pledge vowing to “commit suicide” if they are found guilty of financial wrongdo...

Father of missing Hawaii woman dies in apparent suicide

Ryan Kobayashi, the father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi, was found dead early Sunday in an apparent suicide near LAX, according ...

Internalized racism tied to increased suicidal thoughts among Asian Americans: study

A recent study published in Ethnicity & Health links internalized racism to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts among Asian Americans...

Suicides of Chinese students abroad expose mental health crisis

A pair of Chinese students in Australia recently died in an apparent murder-suicide, underscoring severe mental health challenges facing int...

Chinese American neuroscientist dies after losing lab

Dr. Jane Ying Wu, a prominent neuroscientist at Northwestern University in Illinois, reportedly died by suicide on July 10 amid pressures of...

New study reveals hidden suicide risks among Asian American youth

A new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine highlighted that while Asian Americans overall have lower suicide rates com...

Suicide is leading cause of death among AAPI youth: study

Suicide has become the leading cause of death among Asian American and Pacific Islander youths, with rates doubling over the past two decade...

South Korea records its first robot ‘suicide’

Nearly a year into its operations, the first civil servant robot of Gumi City, South Korea, was discovered unresponsive after falling down a...

Chinese netizens mourn death of gamer ‘Fat Cat’

The suicide of a young Chinese gamer, known online as “Fat Cat,” has triggered an outpouring of grief and anger among netizens. ...

LA County survey: Asians grapple with highest rates of loneliness, suicidal thoughts

Asian Americans report the highest rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts in Los Angeles County, a new survey finds. Key points: ...

Study suggests air pollution increases suicide rates

A groundbreaking nationwide study in China has revealed a disturbing link between air pollution and suicide rates, particularly among elderl...

‘Breaking Point’ tackles mental health, suicide in men through Asian Australian lens

Australian director Lochlan Graham is helping amplify the discussion on mental health and suicide in Australian men through an Asian Austral...

South Korean filmmakers call for probe into ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun’s death

In the wake of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun-Kyun’s suicide in late December, the Association of Solidarity Among Cultural Artists is calli...

Railway worker who saved 29 lives honored in the UK

A railway station assistant in the U.K. has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his remarkable efforts in pre...

‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun dies at age 48

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” has died at age 48. Cause of death: Le...

Why US women now outlive men by nearly 6 years: study

“We must make significant investments in prevention and care to ensure that this widening disparity, among many others, do not become ...

Japanese taxi driver prevents woman’s suicide attempt after unusual trip

The woman initially expressed her fondness for dams but she displayed no excitement or interest in taking photos upon reaching the destinati...

Korean YouTuber who revealed she was bullied for 12 years dies at 27

Pyo Ye-rim, a South Korean YouTuber who was allegedly bullied for 12 years, has passed away at 27 years old. What happened: The Busan Police...

MMA star Angela Lee reveals car accident in 2017 ‘was a suicide attempt’

ONE mixed martial arts star Angela Lee recently confirmed in an essay that the car accident she was involved nearly six years ago was a suic...

Jumper at NYC’s Mandarin Oriental hotel identified as Filipino American teen

The person who jumped off the Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York City last month has been identified as 17-year-old Noah Legaspi, an aspiri...

Why daughters in Chinese families that favor sons often lose friendships, feel suicidal: study

A recent study from Lancaster University Management School highlighted the widespread exploitation of daughters within Chinese families tha...

Thousands of S. Korean teachers protest after colleague’s suicide exposes parent bullying

Thousands of teachers gathered in Seoul to protest after the suicide of a 23-year-old teacher, which they attributed to the immense pressure...

Chinese police officer goes viral for handcuffing himself to suicidal man to save his life

A video of a police officer using handcuffs to stop a suicidal man from jumping off his residential building in Hubei, China, is going viral...

Discrimination during pandemic significantly harmed Asian American students’ mental health: study

The mental health of Asian American students was significantly harmed due to the rise of anti-Asian discrimination fueled by the COVID-19 pa...

Utah school district agrees to pay $2M to family of bullied 10-year-old girl who died by suicide

A Utah school district will pay $2 million to the family of a bullied Black, autistic 10-year-old girl who died by suicide in 2021. Key deta...

Coco Lee, ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Mulan’ singer, dies at 48

Chinese American singer-songwriter Coco Lee has died by suicide at the age of 48, according to her sisters.  Lee’s death: Lee’s sisters, Car...

S. Korean singer Choi Sung-bong dies of apparent suicide at 33

South Korean singer Choi Sung-bong has died at the age of 33. What happened: Choi, a pop-opera singer known for his runner-up appearance on ...

New York teen wins $50,000 for study on brains of people who died by suicide

A 16-year-old high school student from New York won an award and a cash prize for her research studying the brain tissues of people who died...

Kim Jong-un issues prevention order against suicide as N. Korea rates rise: report

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has reportedly secretly ordered local authorities to prevent citizens from committing suicide. The prevent...

Moonbin’s sister Moon Sua leaves 2 heartfelt notes at his memorial

Moon Sua, the younger sister to the late Moonbin of K-pop boy group ASTRO, has left a heartfelt note at the memorial site set up by ASTRO ag...

Moonbin, member of K-pop group ASTRO, found dead at 25

Moonbin, a member of the K-pop boy group ASTRO, has reportedly died at the age of 25.  The singer was found dead by his manager at his home ...

Man murders wife before killing himself in latest Hmong domestic violence tragedy in Minnesota

In the latest domestic violence tragedy involving the Hmong community in Minnesota, a man murdered his wife before committing suicide in an ...

Ex-president of Japanese inn that rarely changed communal bathwater found dead

The former president of the Japanese inn that was found to have a communal bath with bacteria levels 3,700 times over the standard limit has...

Suicide of pink-haired Chinese woman sparks campaign to combat cyberbullying

The death of a pink-haired Chinese woman has sparked a campaign to combat cyberbullying across China. Zheng Linghua, 23, became a victim of ...

Thai man accuses son of drugging him, killing his wife to steal nearly $2 million

A Thai millionaire has accused his son and daughter-in-law of drugging him and killing his wife to steal his nearly $2 million in assets. On...

Death of Princeton student who was reported missing ruled a suicide

Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie, whose dead body was found behind a secluded campus tennis court on Oct. 20, was determined to...