Female Entrepreneurs Make Great Strides In Southeast Asia’s Start-up Landscape
Recent years witnessed Southeast Asia’s emergence as a dynamic center for innovation and entrepreneurship. Although the region’s entrepreneurial landscape is predominantly male-dominated, female entrepreneurs are taking actions to challenge barriers […]
AAPI-Owned Smoke Queen Barbecue Celebrates its Brick-and-Mortar Debut
Winnie Yee-Lakhani’s Smoke Queen Barbecue celebrated its opening in Garden Grove on March 9, marking a significant shift from its origin as a pandemic experiment. As the co-owner of Bruxie […]
Three Business Heirs in Asia Pave the Way for Socially Conscious Investments
Across Asia, a new wave of second- and third-generation business heirs is redirecting family enterprises toward sustainable investments, challenging traditional profit-centric businesses. Komal Sahu, Chief of Sustainable Finance at AVPN, […]
A Teacher and Basketball Coach’s Path to a Six-Figure Income in Orange County
Meet Jae Byun, a math teacher and basketball coach in Orange County, California, who’s making a six-figure salary doing what he loves. Originally majoring in business economics at the University […]
The Unspoken Truth About Early Retirement Based on This 42-Year-Old Retired Engineer
In the pursuit of early retirement, Francis, a 42-year-old electrical engineer, made headlines when he quit his job in 2017 with a substantial $1.2 million in savings and investments. At […]
Chinese Paper Company Promotes Employee Well-Being through Running Incentives
Guangdong Dongpo Paper, a paper company based in Guangdong, China, is reshaping the conventional corporate bonus structure by tying annual bonuses to employees’ physical fitness levels. Chairman Lin Zhiyong recently […]
A Global Celebration of API Excellence in the 21st Annual Unforgettable Gala
In a dazzling celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) luminaries in the entertainment industry, Character Media presented the 21st Unforgettable Gala (UNFO). This black-tie event, held at the prestigious […]
Fei-Fei Li’s Exclusion from Influential List Fuels Debate on Gender Disparity in AI Leadership
In a recent revelation, the artificial intelligence (AI) community has been thrust into a contentious discussion surrounding gender representation after the omission of Fei-Fei Li from the New York Times’ […]
Kenny Yang opens first ‘American-Asian Hybrid’ Grocery Store in West Town
Kenny Yang, the owner of Gangnam Market, took over a ground floor market in December 2022 and turned it into an “American-Asian hybrid” grocery store with a deli, produce section, […]
Stanford Ph.D. Dropouts Launch AI Video Editing App, Securing $55 Million in Funding
In a groundbreaking move, Pika Labs has unveiled its AI video editing app, reshaping the landscape of content creation. Founded by former Stanford computer science Ph.D. students Demi Guo and […]
Filipino Couple Started a Small Business to Support Autism in the Philippines
Amidst a worldwide lockdown, Chris and Minette Sales, a Filipino couple living in Australia, found a way to help families back in the Philippines who are dealing with autism. Their […]
Candles with a Twist: Asian Scents Co. Delights with Asian-Inspired Fragrances
Candles have transcended their traditional use and have become a cherished everyday luxury in Malaysia. The candle-making industry has witnessed a surge in recent years, with numerous brands emerging across […]