News by subject: ASI

SSFF & ASIA 2023, one of the largest international short film festivals in Asia accredited by the Academy Awards, began online screenings on Thursday, April 27, ahead of the opening ceremony which will be held on Tuesday, June 6. Today, on May 9th,...

Samir NeJame, chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State's "Power of Diversity: Asian 100" list. He was named to this list in 2022, as well as City & State's Real...

In celebration of Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, Denver Zoo is proud to continue its partnership with the Filipino-American Community of Colorado (FACC) and host the Second Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI+) Festival. The...

Asian-owned businesses make up the largest share of minority-owned employer businesses in the U.S., employing 5.2 million people and generating $841 billion revenue annually, but face surging financial challenges and a need for greater access to...

This May, for the second year, BHG Financial (BHG) is partnering with Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP), a national nonprofit organization with a mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs)...

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Frost & Sullivan studied the contract research organization industry and, based on its findings, recognizes George Clinical with the 2023 Asia-Pacific Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. George Clinical is a global CRO with world class expertise...

Today, four national funding partners, Alice L. Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, Mellon Foundation, and Pilot House Philanthropy announced the Leadership in Art Museums (LAM) initiative. Over the next five years, the LAM funders will commit over...

Planning your summer reading? Fans of non-fiction and LBGTQ writing will thoroughly enjoy the easy reading yet poignant and revealing memoir Boy Wander from Lambda Literary award-winning author Jobert E. Abueva. Boy Wander is now available on...

On its two-year anniversary, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) announced today the first year success of the $1.1 billion Giving Challenge and unveiled its Portfolio Strategy, committing $65 million in direct funding over five years to bring...

Renowned cultural institution The Paley Center for Media today announced its month-long celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year's celebration, which begins Wednesday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 31, will showcase the...

On April 15, at the MIT Harvard Colombia Summit "Shaping the Future" organized by the MIT Harvard Club of Colombia, Dr. Lina Zapata won the Beyond Leadership Award for Medical Innovation for her research project aimed at improving dementia diagnosis...

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) today announced the findings of the third annual STAATUS Index?"Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S."?the leading study examining attitudes and stereotypes towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders...

Michael Soon Lee, Ph.D., is the author of the upcoming book, "Beyond the Bamboo Curtain: Understanding America's Invisible Minority". In his book, he explains his journey to acceptance and success in America along with some little-known facts about...

From the moment she stepped foot in South Korea, Barbara J. Zitwer, New York literary agent to some of the most celebrated, prize-winning Korean authors, fell head-over-heels in love. This was before the world had discovered Squid Game or K-pop,...

BMO today continues to deliver on BMO EMpower 2.0, the bank's more than $40 billion community benefits plan, by announcing a $5 million investment in strategic partnerships to help community organizations throughout its U.S. footprint. To help...

Today marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month, and this year we are celebrating with the theme "Stories of Determination" that represents the strides made and the challenges overcome by Asian communities to thrive in Canada over the last two...

QVC, a world leader in live video commerce ("vCommerce") and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) are proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated Beauty with Benefits multiplatform shopping event, supporting Cancer and Careers. Over the past...

Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved family entertainment center and restaurant brand, announced its lineup of news coming to fun centers nationwide this May. As Americans look for the best entertainment options for their families just before the end of...

For Us, By Us Sports Management (FUBU), a full service, all-inclusive talent agency led by veteran agent and Wasserman alum Yulin Olliver, officially launches to represent traditionally under-represented professional athlete groups. The agency's...

Following a nation-wide referendum held on 30 April, the people of Uzbekistan have voted by a margin of 90.2% according to the preliminary results to approve a wide-ranging series of constitutional reforms, committing their country to the rule of...

As the nonprofit sector continues to evolve, one fact firmly remains ? executive leadership is overwhelmingly White. A new report titled In Every County, Across All Budget Sizes: White Overrepresentation in the New York City Area's Nonprofit...

In a historic move for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Florida, the newly formed Florida Asian American Justice Alliance (FAAJA) has announced, with the participation of many Floridian Chinese organizations, including...

Recently, Xufang International Media of CICG, the CICG Center for Asia and Pacific and the Information Office of the Qingdao Municipal People's Government jointly organized an interview on the theme of "Perceiving the Charm of Qingdao". Focusing on...

@newconceptpr ? The talented Colombian model Paola Cañas, known on social networks as @PaolaCospi, has been chosen once again to be part of one of the most influential and popular magazines in the world of entertainment: Playboy. The multifaceted...

Overcoming anti-equity rhetoric by accelerating public recognition of Asian contributions LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023  Asian legacy platform Asian Hall of Fame will honor 30 Nominees for Induction 2023 at its Celebrate Asia Festival on May 13, 2023,...

@newconceptpr ? Award-winning financial expert Gabriela Berrospi known on social media as @gabywallstreet CEO of Latino Wallstreet @latinowallst, financial education platform, and Forbes columnist, was part of Emerge Americas @emergeamericas, the...

Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, today released the 2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series report which noted that compared to the general population, AANHPI...

We Bridge, the inaugural three-day cultural expo and two-day music festival in Las Vegas to celebrate Asian entertainment and culture, just wrapped their 360-degree programming and one-of-a-kind experience. The two-day music festival was held at...

APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) is excited to announce Meredith Randle as the new Senior Director of Development and Jo Ann Paanio as the new Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy. Meredith Randle (she/her) is Senior...

305 Worldwide, a subsidiary of Horizon Media and a leading full-service creative agency with its signature culture-first approach, developing messaging and creative through the lens of cultural insights, named Nicky Lorenzo, SVP, Executive Creative...

The American Buddhist Study Center (ABSC) is pleased to announce that it will present a Buddhist and Japanese-Inspired Fine Art Exhibit and Auction titled "Interconnected" from April 29 to May 8.  Exhibit receptions will be held at the study center,...

How did human civilization originate? The ancient Greeks believed that Prometheus brought fire and created civilization. However, the Chinese believe that their civilization originated from the Ancestor Huang Di, which is why they call themselves...

APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars), with the support of 281 organizations and individuals in higher...

PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS stations, announced today specially curated programs to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. PBS SoCal and KCET continue its commitment to telling diverse stories with...

April is Sikh Heritage Month, and Historica Canada is marking it with the release of a new Heritage Minute exploring the rich cultural heritage of Paldi, a welcoming and inclusive mill town founded by South Asian immigrants in British Columbia....

Triple Daytime Emmy-winning journalist, bestselling author and speaker Gaby Natale will join the world's largest meeting and event industry association Meeting Professionals International (MPI) as the opening keynote speaker for their upcoming World...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) data from 315 venture capital (VC) firms, representing more than 5,700 U.S.-based, full-time employees and $594.5 billion in assets under management, is now available as part of the "VC Human Capital Survey,"...

Siri & Glimstad LLP announces a ruling from the bench following an evidentiary hearing, wherein a federal court has ruled that the First Amendment requires that the State of Mississippi afford its residents a religious exemption for their children to...

TIME has named Sean Sherman, award-winning chef and advocate for Indigenous foodways, to the 2023 TIME 100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world....

Global Education Market Intelligence Platform, HolonIQ, released a new study on the Chinese language learning market that estimates that this $7.4 billion market is set to double to $13.1 billion through 2027 at a CAGR of 12.1%. Powered by more than...

Tiger Tyagarajan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses, has been recognized by the Ascend Foundation on their 2023 A-List Awards list, for...

April started off with a bang for Gaby Natale as the three-time Daytime EMMY winning journalist was featured in SUCCESS magazine, the leading voice in the field of personal and professional development....

Today, the Dove Self-Esteem Project announces new actions to address the current rise in youth mental health issues linked to social media use with the Campaign for Kids Online Safety. While social media can be a force for...

Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announces its collaboration with Cyversity, a nonprofit association dedicated to the academic and professional success of minority cybersecurity students and professionals, to create a mentorship...

Coinciding with the arrival of Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen in the U.S. last Thursday, Taiwan Future Foundation (TFF) announces the findings of their national research study. As tensions between Taiwan, China and the U.S. increase, Taiwan Future...

Cambodia is leading Southeast Asia's transition to cleaner energy, and it's gaining momentum. Following the submission of the country's long-term strategy for carbon neutrality to the United Nations, the Royal Government introduced the Power...

Affordability gap for Black and Hispanic/Latino households remains wide About one in five of all Californians earned enough income to support the purchase of an $822,320 statewide median-priced home in 2022, down from just over one in four from...

M&T Bank is seeking as many as 50 entrepreneurs to participate in its second annual Capital Region Multicultural Small Business Lab ? a program designed to provide multicultural business owners with the guidance and skills needed to build strong...

Quantum Temple, the Web3 platform preserving cultural heritage, has unveiled the world's first collection of cultural heritage NFTs - 'Paths to Alangö', a debut series of 11 ethnographic films as digital assets, featuring expressions of tangible and...