Hollywood's Anna May Wong to become first Asian American on US currency
A quarter-dollar coin featuring a profile of Wong with her signature bangs and long fingernails will begin circulating.
Thu Oct 20 2022
K-pop supergroup BTS meets Biden, speaks at White House
The K-pop stars calls for a halt to crimes targeting Asian Americans.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Is remote working helping careers or hindering them?
In the US, more African American, Hispanic, Latino and Asian American workers want to keep the flexibility offered by remote working compared to White workers.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Sesame Street debuts Asian American muppet
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the 'Sesame Street' canon.
Mon Nov 15 2021
New York man charged with attempted murder in attack on Chinese immigrant
The assault is the latest in a spate of attacks targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the nation.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Atlanta shooting of Asian women was racially motivated, US senator says
The shootings have stoked fears among those in the Asian-American Pacific Islander community.
Mon Mar 22 2021
EXPLAINER: Why Georgia attack spurs fears in Asian Americans
The killings as a haunting reminder of harassment and assaults that have been occurring from coast to coast.
Sun Mar 21 2021
Biden deplores rising anti-Asian violence, asks Americans to stand together against hate
Advocates say the surge of attacks on Asian Americans is largely the result of the community being targeted over the coronavirus.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Motive in Georgia spa shootings uncertain, but Asian Americans fearful
A sex addiction drove him to commit Tuesday's killings and indicated he frequented spas in the area.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Disney's Asia-themed 'Raya and the Last Dragon' tackles division
There are broader signs of Asian filmmaking culture gaining traction in Hollywood and among global audiences.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Ceritalah USA: Filipino-Americans an Emerging Power
But even though they constitute the second-largest Asian-American community, twenty-eight-year-old public policy professional Angelica Cortez feels that they've been neglected by the mainstream.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024