‘New Wave’ doc casts spotlight on ‘80s Vietnamese American music subculture
A new documentary offers a glimpse of the music scene enjoyed by Vietnamese American youths who sought refuge in the U.S. with their familie...
Joe, Clara Tsai make history as first Asian American owners to win WNBA championship
Joe and Clara Tsai became the first Asian American owners to win a WNBA championship after their team, the New York Liberty, defeated the Mi...
Olivia Munn proudly shares post-mastectomy scars in new ad campaign
Actress Olivia Munn is proudly embracing her post-mastectomy body as a breast cancer survivor, starring in Skims’ latest bra campaign in par...
Vincent Chin to be honored with street sign in Detroit
The city of Detroit is honoring five notable individuals, including Asian American figure Vincent Chin, with street signs bearing their name...
Japanese crane game lets players catch, cook and eat sweet potatoes on the spot
Everyday Tore Tore Ya, a popular Japanese chain of crane game-exclusive arcades operated by Toyo Corp., is releasing a machine that lets pla...
Officials rally behind Ontario man who was told to ‘go back to India’ in viral video
Canadian officials have expressed support for a man of Indian descent after a woman was filmed demanding that he “go back to India.” Ashwin ...
Gen Z wants more Japanese, Korean options in delis and bakeries: report
Gen Z consumers are increasingly seeking global flavors, particularly Japanese, Korean and street food options in delis and bakeries. Chicag...
Americans’ views on China drop to historic low, poll shows
Americans’ views of China hit an all-time low, according to a poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs released on Thursday. The surv...
Twice-deported man sentenced for burglary ring targeting Asian homes in north DFW
Sergio Cardenas-Salinas, 30, of Houston, was sentenced to 37 years in prison for orchestrating a string of burglaries targeting Asian famili...
Ken Jeong honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
On Wednesday, Ken Jeong was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating his achievements as an actor and comedian. “In ad...
Train company to deploy Japan’s first ‘blade-proof’ umbrellas against knife attacks
A Japanese train company is gearing up to deploy “blade-proof” umbrellas in response to a knife attack that occurred on one of its trains la...
Chinese cop poses as couple’s dead son for 11 years to bring them comfort
A police officer from Shanghai acted as the deceased son of a couple from Shanxi province for 11 years, bringing comfort to a mother who is ...
Chinese student comparing ‘American Dream’ and ‘China Dream’ sparks debate
A resurfaced video of a Chinese student comparing the “American Dream” and “China Dream” has ignited a debate among social media users. The ...
Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng unravel a criminal web in Hulu’s upcoming ‘Interior Chinatown’
Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng star in Hulu’s upcoming original series, “Interior Chinatown,” a comedy, crime fiction dram...
GOP senator slams Biden admin for sending moldy gear, expired ammo to Taiwan
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) criticized the Biden administration on Wednesday after a Pentagon report released last month revealed that Taiwan r...
Diwali becomes official state holiday in Pennsylvania
On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania by signing Senate Bill 402 into law during a ce...
Culinary debate: Is Jollibee or Mesa a truer representation of Filipino culture?
A TikTok user, who goes by @Bittersweetblood, sparked a debate on social media after expressing their frustration with the frequent recommen...
This Japanese eating practice limits meals to 80% fullness for a longer life
“Hara hachi bu,” which translates to “belly 80% full,” is a Japanese eating practice traditionally associated with b...
Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 ball sells for $4.39 million amid ownership dispute
The baseball that cemented Shohei Ohtani’s status as the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season has sold at auction...
OC supervisor pleads guilty to taking $550K in bribes from COVID relief funds
Andrew Do, a supervisor on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, has agreed to plead guilty to a felony federal charge after admitting to ...
Red-baiting allegations raised as fierce fight for Orange-LA county seat heats up
As the race to represent California’s 45th district between incumbent Michelle Steel and challenger Derek Tran intensifies, claims of the ot...
Meet the Vietnamese American political newcomer fighting for Virginia’s Senate seat
The U.S. Senate race in Virginia features Republican challenger Hung Cao, a political newcomer and retired Navy Captain, facing incumbent De...
Why Chinese citizens are supporting Trump
As the U.S. election approaches, Chinese citizens are voicing their preference for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris. While Trump‘s unpr...
Watch: Korean researchers create ‘flying shopping cart’
A team of researchers from the Seoul National University of Science and Technology recently demonstrated their prototype of a “flying shoppi...
Naomi Osaka reveals extent of injury after cutting tennis season short
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed the details of her injury, which forced her to cut her season short. The former Women’s Tennis...
This soloist just beat BTS to South Korea’s highest grossing concert film
Lim Young-woong, a singer specializing in trot — a genre of Korean music known for its distinctive rhythm and melodic structure — has made h...
Sandra Oh joins star-studded docu-theater production ‘The Midlife Monologues’
Sandra Oh is among the notable stars participating in “The Midlife Monologues,” a docu-theater project by Constance Zimmer and Abby Epstein,...
Chinese pet cafes’ furry ‘employees’ boost business
Cafes in China are taking a unique approach to attract customers by “employing” pets, allowing owners to send their furry compan...
First look revealed of Ke Huy Quan in his starring role in ‘Love Hurts’
Ke Huy Quan gets right into action in first-look photos of his upcoming Universal film “Love Hurts.” The movie, which is also the directoria...
Who is the catfisher that tricked a woman into an 8-year relationship in Netflix’s ‘Sweet Bobby’?
Warning: spoilers ahead Netflix’s new documentary “Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare” explores the true story of Kirat Assi, a London ...
Meet Tommy Edman, the Korean American MVP of the NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman has been named National League Championship Series (NLCS) MVP. The 29-year-old Korean American pla...
Japanese police chief bows to wrongfully convicted man who spent 45 years on death row
Shizuoka Prefectural Police chief Takayoshi Tsuda bowed deeply before Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former boxer, to apologize in-person for...
UK restaurant is letting go of its ‘pho’ trademark after massive backlash
U.K.-based Pho Restaurant reportedly filed a request to surrender its trademark on the word “pho” following intense backlash on social media...
Trump believes only he can stop Xi from invading Taiwan
Former President Donald Trump is convinced he can deter China from invading Taiwan, citing a “very strong” relationship he had with Presiden...
Fans suspect Ohtani ‘knows more English’ as Dodgers celebrate World Series berth
As the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their World Series berth, fans have become convinced that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is more fluen...
Chinese aquarium slammed for using fake whale shark
Visitors to the newly opened Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen, China, are furious after discovering that its star attraction — a whale sha...
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