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22 january 2020

06:55
Sempra Energy  was recognized by three organizations this week for its diversity and inclusion practices. The company was named a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign, receiving a perfect score on the organization's...


21 january 2020

22:04
On Saturday, January 25, 2020, "It's Our Turn: Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School" will include presentations and panel discussions by an impressive range of female leaders who will address topics relevant to young women in the process of...

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The Royal Mint marks the start of a new Lunar cycle in 2020 with the first sign of the calendar ? the Rat. Since 2014, The Royal Mint have celebrated this ancient Chinese custom by marking each Zodiac symbol on a coin as part of The Sh?ngxiào...

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Today, more than 1,500 people tuned in to a livestream as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation hosted their fourth annual celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing. The program featured Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron,...


19 january 2020

17:07
The third session of the Sixth People's Congress of Hainan Province opened in Haikou on January 16. According to Shen Xiaoming, governor of Hainan Province, in his government work report, the GDP of Hainan Province is estimated to increase by 5.8...


17 january 2020

12:05
The Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA), the largest organization in the continental US promoting Okinawan culture, is proud to announce the date and venue for the much anticipated BEGIN band concert.  The exclusive event by the renowned...

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A Chinese delegation from China International Import Expo (CIIE) held a presentation conference in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, in the afternoon of January 15 (local time) to attract more Moroccan companies to join the third session of CIIE....

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As the Year of the Rat kicks off a new 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is going to celebrate Chinese New Year in a brand new way ? the "Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival."...


16 january 2020

18:30
Canada Post has issued two stamps celebrating the Year of the Rat ? representing the first year in the Lunar New Year cycle and the final issue in a second 12-year series honouring the annual festival. The Year of the Rat begins on January 25,...

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With Lunar New Year on the horizon, Vancouverites are eagerly preparing for new beginnings and getting ready to ring in the Year of the Rat? the first of all zodiac animals that represents the beginning of a new day, signifying wealth and surplus....


15 january 2020

12:00
New site aims to recruit and support minority and women dealers Site features stories highlighting dealers, awards, events and an application link to join the FCA dealer network FCA has launched a new Dealer Diversity site designed to support and...

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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Thai Pongal: "This week, the Tamil community in Canada and around the world will gather to celebrate Thai Pongal. "The festival marks the end of the harvest and the start of...

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Two-time Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington will lend his talents and expertise to T.D. Jakes' International Leadership Summit this spring, a conference for visionaries, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, pastors and leaders from all over the world,...


14 january 2020

12:00
Celebrating its 7th year, Chicago's citywide Chinese New Year Celebration returns January 24 ? February 9 with three weekends of cultural performances, colorful parades and special events to usher in the Year of the Rat. "The Chinese New Year of the...

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Suji's Korean Cuisine, the first full line of premium Korean food to feature authentic flavors and restaurant-quality products made in the U.S., announced today its embarking on a significant milestone in expanding the retail availability of its food...


13 january 2020

10:56
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) will host their fourth annual celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing. Elaine Welteroth will emcee the mainstage event, with Lindsay Peoples...


7 january 2020

10:00
The Board of Directors of Ascend, a career lifecycle organization for Pan-Asian business professionals and executives, announced that Jeff A. Chin, Founding President, has completed his transition as President of the Board of Ascend and Ascend...

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The Joyce Foundation announced today that the 2020 Joyce Awards have been awarded to four collaborations between artists of color and arts and cultural organizations in Chicago, Cleveland and the Twin Cities. The $50,000 grants will develop works...


6 january 2020

13:09
In Shiping County, Yunnan Province, China, Yunnan Mysterious Baima Culture Industry Co., Ltd. organized the Yilong lake marathon. On New Year's Day, the company fired a gun for the competition and started a new year with 3500 people running. The...


3 january 2020

11:30
Disneyland Resort celebrates the Year of the Mouse this Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park, Jan. 17 through Feb. 9, 2020. During the 24 days of this multicultural celebration, guests will enjoy exciting live entertainment and musical...

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This week, we celebrate the start of Tamil Heritage Month. Adopted unanimously by Parliament in 2016, this month provides Canadians with an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Tamil Canadians to Canada's social, economic,...


30 december 2019

18:46
The workplace of the future will be defined by the "Now Generation" ? millennials and Generation Z workers who now already make up the largest contingent of employee pools at many of America's corporations. They're also the cohort who represent the...


18 december 2019

10:31
As part of its 100% Commitment to Justice, The Solutions Project is awarding $622,000 in Fighter Fund grants to dozens of grassroots organizations and coalitions led by women and people of color. The Fighter Fund grant program funds groups that are...

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Chinatown Vegas has emerged as one of the nations' top foodie neighborhoods and it just got even better with the opening of chef Jimmy Li's highly-anticipated ShangHai Taste, located in the new Shanghai Plaza. Upon entering, skilled Shanghainese...


17 december 2019

09:30
KOHLER, a global leader in power systems, is launching KOHLER Genuine Coolant to provide - - generator operators with a new formulation designed to deliver advanced engine protection and superior overall performance. KOHLER Genuine Coolant is...


10 december 2019

13:00
Today, on Human Rights Day, Marie-Claude Landry, the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission issues the following statement: "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights united the world in a commitment to equality, dignity and...


9 december 2019

11:42
Yesterday, the Committee of 100 (C100) ? a non-profit American organization of prominent and extraordinary Chinese Americans, concluded its 2019 Greater China Conference and Gala in Shanghai. Against the backdrop of a changing US-China relationship,...

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Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance), in partnership with Public Impact, released "Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Building a Strong School Culture." This final report in a...


4 december 2019

17:49
Robert Chinn Foundation will honor 35 public charities at its inaugural 33rd Anniversary Concert and Grant Awards Ceremony on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Bellevue College Carlson Theatre. Red carpet media arrivals are 1:00 p.m.  Concert and awards...


3 december 2019

12:10
South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 13-22, 2020) is honored to announce the recipients of the 2020 Community Service Awards. Selected for their exceptional commitment to community service, these six individuals and six...


2 december 2019

09:00
There is a mental health crisis among California's youth. Studies show up to one in five students in the U.S. has a serious mental health need, yet in California too few of those affected receive the help they need.1,2...


28 november 2019

02:20
Eastern Chinese city Hangzhou was rated as one of the country's cities that offer their citizens utmost happiness at the 2019 China Happy Cities Forum on November 25. This was the 13th time for Hangzhou to win the title, the only city with such an...


27 november 2019

22:25
The mascot for the Sixth Asian Beach Games 2020 ("ABG 2020"), which is a lively Eld's deer called Yaya, was officially unveiled on November 28, 2019, local time, a day marking the one-year countdown to the thrilling event, according to the Sixth...

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A coalition of 23 community nonprofit organizations representing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders released an open letter to MSNBC President Phil Griffin raising concerns about MSNBC's lack of coverage of Andrew Yang, 2020 presidential...


26 november 2019

19:24
Taiwan Tourism Bureau launched its latest collaboration, "Made in Taiwan: Pineapple Cake Celebration," with Vancouver-based pastry chef Jamie Tung and her shop, Buttermere Patisserie, to bring the iconic Taiwanese pineapple cake to the Canadian...


25 november 2019

08:36
Hahn & Hahn, the Pasadena-based legal powerhouse, has been named one of Los Angeles' top 25 law firms. The firm is profiled in today's Los Angeles Business Journal honoring 2019's Best Law Firms. The annual survey highlights firms that have...


24 november 2019

20:00
The proliferation of social media has caused a seismic shift in perceptions of wealth. Influencer culture and the emergence of independent, individual thought leaders have inspired a new generation of luxury consumers looking for experiences that...


20 november 2019

17:29
Movencorp, Inc was honored by the Asian Financial Society as a finalist for its 2019 AFS alpha Awards (AaA) along with several other innovators in a range of technology industries. This is the third annual awards program, designed to showcase...

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McDonald's announced today that it has committed $500,000 to establish the first-ever McDonald's/APIA Scholarship program in partnership with APIA Scholars. Fifty-five Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) college students will benefit from the...

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McKay Brothers International (MBI) is now offering connectivity at the lowest known commercial latency between the Tokyo-CC2 data center and trading centers in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The procured hybrid microwave/fiber service between the Shanghai...


19 november 2019

06:00
The NOW Massage, Los Angeles' hottest wellness destination, will launch a national network of boutique massage therapy franchises. The team behind this modern massage boutique will leverage the vibrant culture, passionate community, and world-class...


18 november 2019

13:57
Toyo Life Service Co. Ltd., the makers of Japan's #1 facial exfoliator Natural Aqua Gel Cure, is the recent recipient of the 2019 "Brand of the Year Award" in the Health and Beauty Category at the World Branding Awards. This is the 3rd consecutive...

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Aiming to provide quality digital entertainment, Silicon Valley based iMusti Inc. is pleased to announce its expansion into new business categories. iMusti.com, a leading digital entertainment portal, will now be offering  popular music Vinyl...

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A new survey by PRRI and AAPI Data finds that 23% of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in California are working and struggling with poverty. The survey finds a state of "two Californias" among AAPIs?one where some AAPI workers report a...

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Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in partnership with Public Impact released "Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Engaging Families," addressing how the experiences of three leaders of color...


15 november 2019

13:16
The 5th ANNUAL ASIAN WORLD FILM FESTIVAL (AWFF) announced Festival award winners during the closing night ceremony, November 14, at the ArcLight in Culver City. Almost 70 feature films from 50 participating countries were presented during the...


14 november 2019

09:50
The Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism launched a new, specially designed animated character sporting a qipao on the recently celebrated 2019 Hangzhou Global Qipao Festival. The new creation goes by the name of Hang Xiaoyi...


13 november 2019

14:00
Kara M. Bombach, an International Trade Practice shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Dawn Zhang, co-managing shareholder of the firm's Shanghai office, will participate in the Asia Legal Business 16th Annual In-House Legal...

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During the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Award Ceremony on November 5, Director Reza Jamali won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center for his film "Old Men Never Die." The award is bestowed on a promising...


12 november 2019

09:45
Realogy Holdings Corp. Senior Vice President of Global Servicing Michael Valdes has been named the first Corporate Advisory Board Chairman of  AREAA Global, the for-profit corporation owned by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)....