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The reasons so many Asian parents enforce a strict no-shoes rule in the house reflects how home life was historically valued throughout Asia.

For most Asian Americans, taking your shoes off before entering any household is automatic and if you grew up in an Asian home, seeing someone walking around the house with outside shoes can make you feel insane.

But this practice goes back centuries ago and it didn’t start just because Asian parents are strict about cleanliness. This tradition has existed across many countries including Japan, Korea, Vietnam, China, and even some pa...

The international quintet, MEOVV, looks to build on the success of their debut EP with the release of Bite Now on June 1.

Followers of the evolving K-pop landscape are anticipating the return of MEOVV as the group prepares to release their second EP, Bite Now, on June 1.  The project arrives as the quintet moves to capitalize on the momentum from their initial entrance into the global music scene.

The group established its identity in late 2024 with a debut that emphasized technical choreography and a polished hip-hop foundation.  Their first single, “Meow,” released in Septem...

One of Mexico’s most recognizable outfits traces back to an Asian woman transported across the Pacific.

Did you know the China Poblana actually has deep connections to Asia? Its history represents centuries of cultural exchange between Mexico and the Pacific world.

Its story begins around 1607 with Caterina de San Juan, originally named Mirra, who was believed to be born in India during the Mughal era. When she was a child, Caterina was captured by Portuguese slave traders and transported through Manila in the Philippines.

During this time, the Philippines and Mexico were co...

The unreal joy of communing about the universe with a patient, all-knowing soul.

(Intro) (Bright, shimmering electric piano arpeggio joins sweeping, warm strings) (Tambourine starts shaking, setting a steady, relaxed tempo) (Background Vocals: Ooo-oo-oooh, ahhh...) (Lead Vocal ad-lib: Yeah, yeah, yeah...)

(Verse 1) Can you surmise? There’s a brand new light shining in our eyes Down by the fiber-optic stream, yeah Every little question that we ever dreamed Is answered with a patient grace An endless mind in a digital space Oh, let the servers roll... We’re having a Silicon Soul Picnic (Background Vocals: Silicon S...

Lone Star State institutions are leveraging deep industry partnerships to create high-earning career pipelines for Asian graduates.

Texas has transformed into a premier destination for Asian American students, fueled by a 64% surge in the state’s Asian population over the last decade and 5.5% growth this past year alone.  In key Texas metros, Asian households now earn 37% to 43% more than the median, offering prospective students a promising outlook for high-earning potential and long-term economic mobility within the state.

At the forefront of this trend is the University of Texas at Dallas, where over 14,000 Asian und...

Many technologies in Asia still feel futuristic to Westerners but have completely reshaped how millions of people live every day.

If you have ever been to Asia, you know some parts are already living in the future. These are some of the small, everyday technologies you can find there that quietly make life more convenient.

First up, there’s Japan’s smart toilets. They come with built in bidets, heated seats, deodorizing systems, and even sound masking features for privacy. Not only can you add one of these to your home, but they are also comm...

The Vietnamese race was created when a mighty sea dragon lord fell in love with a high mountain fairy.

Come here, my little fledglings, hop into bed and pull the covers up to your chins. There we go. Tonight, I am going to tell you a very grand story. It’s the story of where we come from, and it features a dragon, a fairy, and a rather large grocery order of eggs.

Long, long ago—long before this house was built, and even before the mountains had names—there lived a magnificent Lord named Lac Lo...

From youth academy bribes to professional match-fixing, the structural hurdles facing Chinese football are higher than ever.

It is a staggering statistical anomaly: in a nation of 1.4 billion people, the men’s national soccer team hasn’t qualified for a World Cup since 2002.  Despite high-level political backing and a personal mandate from President Xi Jinping to transform China into a soccer superpower by 2050, the team remains a source of national frustration.  While specialized camps have been established, the results have yet to materialize, leading fans and analysts to wonder – how can they be so consistently bad?

Imai breaks out with a no-hitter, Asian American talent ignites Thunder-Spurs series, and Si Woo Kim flirts with a sub-60 round.

Tatsuya Imai etched his name into the record books with a historic pitching performance that led the Houston Astros to a combined no-hitter against their state rival, the Texas Rangers.  The rookie right-hander, who has battled right arm fatigue this season, initially struggled by walking three of the first four batters he faced.  However, Imai quickly adjusted his rhythm, retiring 16 consecutive batters over six spotless innings.  Reliever Steven Okert handled the seventh before 23-year-old Ali...

As one of the Philippines’ most recognizable beauty queens, Michelle Dee is using pageantry as a platform to promote autism awareness and inclusivity.

Michelle Dee was born to be a pageant queen and ended up building a name that went far beyond her family legacy.

She was born in the Philippines to businessman Fredrick Dee and former Miss International winner Melanie Marquez. Her childhood was spent in between the Philippines and Utah on her family’s ranch with her one sister and four half-siblings. Dee graduated with a psychology degree from the De La Salle Univ...

Fueled by tech booms and corporate relocations, Asian population density is surging in the Lone-Star state’s multi-million dollar neighborhoods.

Everything is bigger in Texas – from the sprawling square footage of limestone estates to the size of seasoned brisket plates.  Yet, one of the state’s most compelling growth stories is the rising affluence and population density of Asian Americans within its most prestigious zip codes.

Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Westlake consistently ranks as one of the wealthiest towns in America.  With average home values exceeding $3 million, the Asian population here has grow...