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Asian Americans who experienced increased acts of racism at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to acquire firearms and ammunition for self-defense, according to a study by researchers at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and the...

The University of Hawai?i at M?noa Shidler College of Business announced that Omnitrak, a marketing and research consultancy firm, has gifted $50,000 to establish a new student award called the "Omnitrak Innovative Leaders Award" at the Pacific Asian...

"There are many noble characters I wish to inherit from my father," Xi Jinping, then governor of east China's Fujian Province, said in a letter of felicitation to his father Xi Zhongxun on his birthday in 2001.  Xi Zhongxun was among the first...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been influenced much by his father in the governance philosophy of taking a down-to-earth approach to wholeheartedly serve the people.   His father, Xi Zhongxun, was among the first...

On May 23 in Canada, we remember the day that the Komagata Maru steamship arrived in Vancouver's Burrard Inlet in 1914. Like many immigrants who made their way to Canada's shores before and since, the passengers on board the Komagata Maru carried...

QVC, a world leader in video commerce and well-known for its long-standing commitment to size-inclusive apparel, announced today that it has collaborated with Idina Menzel to launch her first apparel line, Encore by Idina Menzel, exclusively for QVC....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: "In the spring of 1914, 376 Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus of South Asian origin arrived in Vancouver's harbour aboard the Komagata...

Today, Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company's plans to increase to $25 by 2025....

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Blue Shield of California today announced it will invest $7 million over five years for a new fellowship program at UC Berkeley School of Public Health to support graduate students from underrepresented communities. The program, which aims to...

OneAmerica® today announced a $1 million commitment to activate a uniquely tailored financial literacy program in Central Indiana. In collaboration with The American College of Financial Services, the program will offer practical financial...

The Clorox Company today announced the appointment of Julia (Charter) Denman and Stephanie Plaines to its board of directors, bringing additional deep financial expertise and industry leadership experience....

Nielsen , a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, today released its 2022 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series report which noted a significant increase in Asian representation on...

The month of May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), the perfect time to celebrate and reflect on the vibrant cultural contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the U.S. Each year, the highly...

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS), in conjunction with a group of American Hindu organizations representing Indic religions and philosophies, held an exhibition titled "Darshana ? A Glimpse into the Hindu Civilization" on Capitol Hill in Washington...

What: MetroPlusHealth, New York City's quality affordable health plan, will hold a press conference to share the results of their 2022 AAPI Survey of Mental Health Among Women in NYC, conducted in April 2022. The survey found that Asian women in New...

School-aged Asian American indie-pop rockers ROOTED today announced the pre-release of their first single "Waiting," featuring singer-songwriters Shalom Lim and Genevieve Thai, along with Valen Shieh on bass guitar, Karissa Lee on guitar...

Samyang Foods announced on May 13 that it will participate in the KPOP.FLEX Korea Festival to be held in Frankfurt, Germany from May 14th to 15th to promote Buldak, Korean noodles that has a secret spicy sauce. The KPOP.FLEX Korea Festival, hosted by...

Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday addressed over 2,000 Cambodian Americans and Cambodian Canadians living in North America at an event for the diaspora community in Washington, DC....

A group of American Hindu organizations representing a myriad of Dharmic religions and philosophies held an exhibition titled "Darshana ? A Glimpse into the Hindu Civilization" on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on May 10 and 11. Hindu Swayamsevak...

The International Trademark Association (INTA) has announced that it will hold its 145th Annual Meeting?the world's largest event for brand owners and intellectual property professionals?in Singapore from May 16 to 20, 2023. This...

Yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Sen and Senator Duckworth met to discuss ways to expand economic, social and cultural ties between Cambodia and the United States....

Juliette, the innovative laundry and dry-cleaning company that sits at the intersection of fashion, lifestyle, and technology, continues to thrive in spite of the challenges faced over the past two years: While the industry lost approximately 80...

The business environment of a city is critical to investment, reputation and potential in the future, and a good business environment needs not only bold reforms but also meticulous services. In recent years, Yantai, a city with a thousand kilometers...

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Civic Engagement Fund released a new report today that draws attention to the critical role AAPI communities must play in uniting around systemic change for police reform. The report, "Beyond the...

The Sequoias San Francisco, a 26-story landmark alongside Japantown, redefines residents' dining experience by expanding to include two Executive Chefs with nearly 50 years of combined experience.   Executive Chef Tsitsi Helman oversees culinary...

BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation's No. 1 Black digital media brand, will bring back its national Entrepreneurs Summit as an in-person event in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 18?20. The Entrepreneurs Summit is well established as...

FiscalNote, a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers legal and regulatory data and insights, today announced Miss America 2022, Emma Broyles of Anchorage, Alaska, will be the Guest of Honor at FiscalNote's Washington, D.C....

Sistas in Sales (SIS), the leading global organization serving women of color across the sales sector will host its 5th Annual Summit from Wednesday, September 21st through Friday, September 23rd, 2022. Attendees can look forward to immersive...

Investors report capitalizing multicultural and women-owned businesses at 80 percent less than businesses overall, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. Five minority-led startups from across the United States don't want to be a part of this grim...

MerchantMaverick.com, a business product comparison site for small business owners, announced the winners of its second annual Opportunity Grants Program. Ten $10,000 grants were open to AAPI-owned restaurants in the United States. Merchant Maverick...

Panda Express® is partnering with global fashion designer Phillip Lim and his namesake brand, 3.1 Phillip Lim, to create a limited-edition apparel collection, "Eat More, Share More, Love More," in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander...

Dr. Ivan Bonchev of Apollo Galleries and Auctions, Britain's premier source for authentic, expertly appraised cultural art and antiquities, takes pleasure in announcing highlights of the company's May 14-15, 2022 sale. The elegant 599-lot auction...

The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit in red and gold from sunset to 10 p.m. this evening to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. This special illumination highlights the rich and diverse paths that have laid the groundwork for Asian communities to...

To mark the 20th anniversary since the Government of Canada officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, will host an in-person reception at the National Arts Centre on...

ChimeTV, a general entertainment TV network and digital platform devoted to serving multigenerational Asian-American and Pacific Islander audiences in English, will launch later this year, making it the only...

Bain & Company research has found that feeling included is critical to employee retention and success. However fewer than 30% of employees across all geographies, industries and demographic groups say that they feel fully included at work. Asian...

Chicago founding drummer Danny Seraphine and California Transit Authority, along with former Chicago lead singer Jeff Coffey headline Asian Hall of Fame's Celebrate Asia Festival featuring The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and 14-language...

Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today announced the findings of the second annual "STAATUS" Index?Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.?a comprehensive, annual...

What's the news? Los Angeles Unified School District and AT&T* are providing high-speed broadband to students' homes at no cost to their families. As we reimagine the future of education, connectivity is the new pen and paper. And through this joint...

In honor of May's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), SiriusXM, Pandora and Stitcher are spotlighting special programming, new stations, podcast episodes, and exclusive commentary that celebrates the rich AAPI culture,...

In honour of May's Asian Heritage Month, SiriusXM Canada is spotlighting special programming, new stations, podcast episodes, and exclusive commentary that celebrates the rich Asian Canadian and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture,...

All American II, the first ever brand for all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), announces the launch of its online store of apparel celebrating the All American spirit of Asian Americans to combat anti-Asian violence. The company's...

On April 10, 2022, a TV drama called "Ebola Fighters" premiered on the UK's biggest TV platform - Freeview through Propeller TV. The...

MetroPlusHealth, New York City's quality, affordable health plan, conducted its 2022 AAPI Survey of Mental Health Among Women in NYC in April and found that Asian women in New York City feel they have significantly less support and mental health...

McDonald's USA has joined forces with WEBTOON, the world's largest digital comic platform, to shine a light on Asian Pacific American (APA) voices through a weekly comic series called "Drawing on Heritage." Set in the digital comic book world, four...

Today is the beginning of Asian Heritage Month (AHM) in Canada, and this year's theme, "Continuing a Legacy of Greatness," highlights the countless Canadians of Asian heritage, both past and present, who have contributed to the very fabric of our...

Asian Hall of Fame announces its annual policy Forum taking place throughout Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. The series hosts distinguished leaders and will help guide Asian Hall of Fame's Make Hate Crime A Crimetm...

Blintn announced on April 27 that it has discovered the new data insight on the newly added Asian user network and its media trend. Blintn reported that recent Asian countries have seen a dramatic increase in requests and deals for Western content,...

CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies and Major Cineplex, the largest cinema chain in Thailand, announced today they have signed an agreement to open the first ScreenX PLF auditorium at Major's...