Yuan.T. C.·17 hours agoThe Quiet Political Apathy of East Asia: Why Many East Asian People Aren’t Active in PoliticsIntroduction Politics is an integral part of our society, and it refers to the activities associated with governance, decision-making, and public administration. However, in East Asia, there seems to be a trend of political apathy, with many people being disinterested and inactive in politics. …Asian16 min readAsian16 min read
Steven Nguyen·3 days agoWant to be Inspired? Cook with your ParentsAn unintended trip through my childhood while learning to cook with my Mum. Shamefully it’s taken me almost 29 years before I finally learnt to cook a meal with my mum. …Asian3 min readAsian3 min read
Beau Newham·6 days agoLost in a legacyIt’s a Monday evening and there is a small crowd gathered in Melbourne for the official launch of a brand-new health service called Asianline. The initiative is deceptively simple: a phone, staffed by volunteers, can be called to access sexual health information in multiple Asian languages. If the event is…Asian6 min readAsian6 min read
Jarrett WilsoninThe Haven·Mar 17Member-onlyPho KingCulinary Wordplay — Coming soon to your city or a city near you — Pho King. What is Pho King? Pho King is a new chain of restaurants serving pho and other Vietnamese cuisine. We KNOW you’ll love Pho King! Just like these folks from some of our most recent reviews – “Pho…Asian2 min readAsian2 min read
Dean Koh·Mar 16Member-only“Women should not do any action, period. Except for Michelle.”Even if Michelle Yeoh did not get an Oscar, we should applaud her tenacity in filmmaking. The words in the article title was what Jackie Chan told Michelle Yeoh, as she did an interview (see below) regarding the making of Police Story 3: Super Cop film (1992), starring her and…Asian2 min readAsian2 min read
Darrell MillerinDear Dale:·Mar 16Member-onlyHow can I tell Asians apart?Dear Dale: I met this chick at a party. She was hot so I talked to her. Thought she was Chinese but turned out to be Japanese. She got offended. Said I should know the difference. But how can I? They all look alike. How can I tell Asians apart? …Asians3 min readAsians3 min read
Lai QiuinModern Women·Mar 14Stop Calling Asian Women ExoticThere’s more to us than just your fantasies. — As an Asian woman, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called “exotic” by clueless people who think they’re giving me a compliment. “Exotic” means something that is foreign, unusual, or strikingly different from what is considered normal or standard. …Asian3 min readAsian3 min read
Nathan Chen·Mar 14Member-onlyLost in Translation: The Identity Crisis of North East Indians OverseasThe North East region of India, comprising of seven states- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura (Sikkim and North Bengal too), is known for its rich cultural diversity and unique traditions. …Asian5 min readAsian5 min read
Nathan Chen·Mar 15Member-onlyStereotypes of Asian actors: Discussions about the stereotypes assigned to Asian actors in the entertainment industryIn the world of entertainment, the portrayal of characters has always been a subject of scrutiny. The film and TV industry is notorious for its lack of diversity and the portrayal of characters from marginalized groups, including Asian actors, has been a topic of conversation for decades. While there have…Asian5 min readAsian5 min read
