By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Recently, a young Asian woman surprised me with her wish at a community gathering. “I want your job,” she said. While I was flattered, her words baffled me. She said she read Northwest Asian Weekly online, fascinated by all the things we did… Yet, she has no clue about […]
BLOG: 9 irrational voting motives: Do any apply to you?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY There are many reasons why people vote. Beyond our civic duty, it can also reveal stupid, biased, laughable, and sometimes, dark motives. Many voters might share those motives which I am listing below. Voting decisions are complex, subjective, and emotional because of your life experiences and background. Ask yourself: […]
BLOG: Conquering the MSG syndrome
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY MSG — monosodium glutamate, flavor enhancer for Asian foods — is sort of my oppressor. I know you readers would be shocked that I, being a frequent diner at Asian restaurants, don’t care for MSG. A small amount of glutamic powder can do wonders for our taste buds. But […]
BLOG: World travelers’ tips: What essentials to pack?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Packing smart is often my goal when I travel. Listen to world travelers and you’ll find some helpful hints to make your trip more enjoyable and stress-free. My list of world travelers in this article showcases some prominent members of our region. Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen Metruck […]
BLOG: How the World Cup saved my husband
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When the World Cup began on June 14, it was a horrible day for my family. My husband’s supposed minor surgery became a major operation, which took more than three hours. To remove his appendix, it involved a technique called laparoscopic appendectomy, mainly three incisions, one umbilical and two […]
BLOG: China-Taiwan tension melts in Seattle’s Chinatown
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY While China and Taiwan are at odds with one another globally, Seattle’s Chinatown has quietly orchestrated the two sides into quiet acceptance. On June 10, several Chinese and Taiwan officials were celebrating in Seattle’s Chinatown, in good spirits — without creating fury or crisis — and local elected officials […]
BLOG: Forgive your father
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY How many of you have been alienated from your father, or even hate him? Many expect our parents to be no-nonsense, loving, kind, protective, responsible, moral, successful, and present. Think twice about what those descriptions mean in real life. Aren’t we a bit naive? How many of you long […]
The Korean community reflects on U.S.-N. Korea Summit
On June 12, President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un of People’s Republic of Korea will meet face to face in Singapore. What can you expect happening after such a historic meeting? What’s going on behind the scenes?
BLOG: How to be more happy — My list of happiness
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Most Asian parents assume if they have given their kids a strong education, they have done enough. And if the parents have imparted kids with wisdom to be ethical and kind, they did their job. Not quite! I didn’t teach my children how to get rich. I was unable […]
BLOG: Wild Ginger restaurant’s weapon of success lies mysteriously on a number
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY What exactly is 250? Wild Ginger’s owner, Rick Yoder, constantly refers to it during an interview with the Northwest Asian Weekly. It’s not the number of staff members who work for him. Wild Ginger has a workforce of 350 in its downtown Seattle location, which is also its headquarters […]
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