News by subject: ASI

The Virginia 30 Day Fund and the Fairfax County NAACP announced today that they have launched a partnership to provide direct financial assistance to minority-owned small businesses in Northern Virginia that are struggling to meet payroll, preserve...

United Chinese Americans (UCA) proudly announces the publication of an educational series for families: "COVID-19: Tracy's Guide for Families" (the "Guide") on its website https://ucausa.org/tracys-guide-on-covid-19/ (official...

Blue Shield of California has teamed up with DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young people and social change in the nation, to develop a first-of-its-kind mental health guide to help youth cope with stress and anxiety during these...

Comedy's biggest names come together for a first-of-its-kind, livestream virtual comedy event, "CEEK VR presents The Laugh Experience." The virtual comedy club opens with a star-studded lineup including D.L Hughley and Chris Spencer, and will be...

Since educational organizations have moved from campus to community, providing effective distance learning opportunities has become educator's key focus. To continue education through community engagement, the Confucius Institute U.S. Center (CIUS...

As the number of confirmed cases associated with overseas arrivals keeps rising in China, the southern city Guangzhou remains alert with strict measures.   Since March 21, all people traveling from foreign destinations to...

The Coalition of Asian-American (CAIPA), which represents more than 1,000 New York physicians and allied healthcare professionals, today announced the launch of its mobile testing van initiative to conduct COVID-19 screenings across the city. The...

It is imperative for the world to strengthen mutual understanding, act in unity and work together in a collective response to fight COVID-19, speakers at the latest edition of Vision China said....

The International Luxury Hotel Association will be hosting their 9th annual INSPIRE Summit at the Fairmont Miramar Resort & Bungalows in Santa Monica, CA., on October 19 & 20, 2020....

Thanks to Dr. Bingjing Roberts's full engagement, the Coalition of Asian-American IPA (CAIPA) accepted 7,000 N95 masks donated by Fosun founders Mr. Liang Xinjun and Mr. Wang Qunbin, to support CAIPA's COVID-19 relief work. CAIPA board member Mrs....

Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea, is pleased to announce the launch of an online platform to offer audiences at home the opportunity to stay connected and...

The Committee of 100 (C100) is disappointed by a new 2020 presidential campaign ad that falsely suggests an association between C100 member and former U.S. Ambassador Gary Locke and the Chinese government, solely based on his identity as a Chinese...

Altais and Brown & Toland Physicians today announced they are joining forces to transform patient care for improved health outcomes that's more affordable....

New viruses often bring with them stigmatization for certain populations, and the New Jersey Hospital Association is urging all communities to fight "virus bias."...

In the midst of worldwide hardship, The Potter's House will host its first digital-only Easter celebration to bring encouragement to millions around the world. A special Easter production titled The Light will be streamed online, broadcast on BET and...

Eclipse Automation Inc. is proud to announce an exclusive  teaming agreement with Harmontronics Automation of Suzhou, China, to manufacture, sell, distribute, service, commission and modify the Harmontronics fully automated N95 Vertical Flat-Fold...

Today, United Chinese Americans (UCA) condemns the cynical and reckless campaign tactics deployed by Ms Kathaleen Wall, candidate for Texas Congressional district 22. "Playing race card and dirty politics with Asian Americans is not acceptable...

The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, also known as Tzu Chi USA, is calling for donations for its nationwide COVID-19 relief campaign, Flatten the Curve. Our goal is to help communities and municipalities most strongly impacted, and we are expecting an...

CI&T, a leader in driving digital transformation for global brands, is proud to announce they have been ranked 11th on the 2020 Best Workplaces in Asia list. Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, identifies the top...

80-20 Educational Foundation, ("80-20") announced that it is taking action to help protect the Asian American community from a potential tsunami of xenophobia in the face of an escalating crisis created by COVID-19. 80-20 is an Asian American...

US companies in 2019 sourced substantially fewer manufactured goods from 14 traditional Asian trading partners, apparently as a direct result of aggressive US government trade policies, according to the seventh annual Kearney US Reshoring Index....

Mennonite Church USA -- The Executive Board staff of Mennonite Church USA (MC USA), the largest Mennonite denomination in the United States, recently released a statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that denounces anti-Asian racism and...

The Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse is concerned about the discriminatory acts and expressions of racism that could occur during the pandemic and that target people from racialized minorities, particularly of Asian...

Starting April 2020, Yusaku Maezawa will officially conduct a Social Experiment which distributes a cash benefit (Basic Income) of 1-million-yen per person to 1000 people who have been randomly chosen from the 4.3 million people who entered the...

Asian Americans Advancing Justice, an affiliation of five Asian American civil rights organizations, is pushing for an accurate count of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities amid the disruption to census activities...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, MintRx has added live, two-way video doctor's visits to treat anyone* concerned they may be infected with the coronavirus or other virus. The telehealth service is only $39 and accessible by desktop or mobile...

IT consultancy and managed services provider (MSP) SDI Presence LLC (SDI) announces that it has spent over $11M with its diverse partners in the 2019 fiscal year.  In addition to its continued yearly increase in its diverse spend, MBE-certified SDI...

The Coalition of Asian-American Independent Physician Association (CAIPA), which represents more than 1,000 physician and applied healthcare professionals in the five boroughs, today called for monetary and protective supply donations to support...

China's Involvement in Global Infrastructure Summary This report provides a detailed analysis of China's involvement in global infrastructure. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05826364/?utm_source=PRN With its Belt and Road...

Report Includes:- An overview of China's investments in the U.S. and European tier 1 and tier 2 automotive suppliers Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05824781/?utm_source=PRN - Data corresponding to total investments from Chinese...

GEODIS has been commissioned by the French Government to organize the emergency supply of millions of masks from China to France. In...

James Liang is an economist and entrepreneur. Trip.com Group Ltd. is one of the world's largest OTAs. The following are his thoughts on current events. These opinions are his own, and do not necessarily reflect those of Trip.com Group Ltd. as a...

Change is never easy, especially when it's forced by the global spread of disease....

The 2020 list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants was announced in a virtual event streamed throughout the region on Tuesday 24th March. The 2020 list includes seven new entries, with Japan the best-represented nation boasting 12 restaurants.  ...

The Coalition of Asian-American Independent Practice Association (CAIPA), which represents more than 1,000 physician and applied healthcare professionals in the five boroughs, today called for federal, state and local law enforcement organizations to...

With the temporary closure of SKEMA's Suzhou campus in China in mid-January, SKEMA had already set up a comprehensive distance learning system to ensure the continuity of studies for its 550 students present on the campus at that time. Since then,...

With the temporary closure of SKEMA's Suzhou campus in China in mid-January, SKEMA had already set up a comprehensive distance learning system to ensure the continuity of studies for its 550 students present on the campus at that time. Since then,...

The economy of Cambodia is to suffer the effects of two hard blows in the coming months and years. The first is the European Commission's announced intention to scale back its "Everything But Arms" (EBA) preferential trade arrangement with Cambodia...

The economy of Cambodia is to suffer the effects of two hard blows in the coming months and years. The first is the European Commission's announced intention to scale back its "Everything But Arms" (EBA) preferential trade arrangement with Cambodia...

Born and raised in California, USA, Kevaan Hasnain is a young American Pakistani who is the newly awarded Mr. Pakistan World 2020. Hasnain belongs to Lahore, Punjab from Pakistan and is keen on promoting Pakistan in many international contests in the...

Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, has today announced the launch of its new Inclusion Scholarships. The scholarships are open to photojournalists and photographers around the world with the aim of promoting greater diversity and...

On March 11, 2020, Universal Processing's Chief Financial Officer, Nana Huo, has been carefully selected to be on ETA's annual "Forty Under 40" list which honors those who are leading the payments industry forward and beyond. This is the third...

The National Institutes of Health's All of Us Journey is visiting Southern California throughout March and April to educate communities about the opportunity to participate in a historic medical research effort. The All of Us Journey is an...

On Tuesday, March 10, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) will release a white paper focusing on the role that community foundations can play in denying philanthropic funding to hate groups. The...

Peach & Lily, K-Beauty skincare pioneer, announced its third annual Best of K-Beauty Awards, to provide a loyal resource where people with specific skincare concerns can find the best products on the market to effectively address each concern. Every...

On March 3 London Time, the presentation ceremony of World Food Innovation Awards 2020 took place in London. Bestore, a high-end snack brand, lived up to expectations to be shortlisted for four awards: Best Children's Product, Best Convenience Food...

APAC Foster Kids will present Crazy Giving Asian Pacific Islanders, taking place at The SoFI Rams Premiere Center on March 20, 2020, featuring celebrity guests such as Angela Rockwood, Micheal Copon, Jennifer Braff, Kelly Hu, Jakari Fraser (kid...

Stanford University's Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity announces the launch of RaceWorks, a free online resource created for educators and instructors teaching racial literacy. The RaceWorks video series and educational toolkit...

The Vilcek Foundation has issued an open call for applications for the 2021 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Filmmaking. Awarded annually, the Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise honor foreign-born artists living and working in the United States...

Legion Healthcare Partners is pleased to announce the addition of Ritsuko Komaki, M.D., FACR, FASTRO to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Komaki has been a leader in the field of radiation oncology for over 40 years with extensive knowledge of...