By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In politics, money matters. So do connections. When money and connections merge, you get VIP treatment at Gov. Jay Inslee’s campaign dinner on June 24 in downtown Seattle, seeing President Obama up close. Ben Zhang, CEO of Greater China Industries, bought a table for $5,000 as a gold sponsor. […]
BLOG: When life says no to you
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Facing rejection fearlessly was one of the themes I touched on during a graduation speech to the University of Washington’s Community, Environment and, Planning (CEP) graduates on June 11. I have experienced more rejection in life than most. And I still consider myself blessed. What are some of the […]
BLOG: Finding meaning on Father’s Day — A letter to my two fathers
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Dear Fathers, On this coming Father’s Day, I suddenly realized I have no memories of Father’s Day even though I had two fathers. How ironic! Now that you’re both gone from this world, I wonder what it would have been like if I could have just one Father’s […]
BLOG: Murray’s China trip stirs up controversy
By Assunta Ng Mayor Ed Murray and his husband Michael Shiosaki got married immediately after the same-sex marriage law was legalized in Washington state in 2012. The couple has been together for over two decades. What works in our state doesn’t work well in other parts of the world. Homosexuality is taboo in China, even […]
BLOG: Lt. Gov. Owen learns tai chi?
By Assunta Ng On June 1, Lt. Gov. Brad Owen was half an hour late for the 20th anniversary event of Chinese Wushu & Taichi Academy at the University of Washington’s Kane Hall. Why? He got stuck in traffic on I-5, while driving from Olympia. I was the masters of ceremonies and asked if Owen […]
BLOG: The gifts of life
By Assunta Ng On April 23, I was fascinated by one phenomenon at the Jade Guild’s 50th anniversary celebration at the China Harbor Restaurant. There were quite a few ladies in their 80s and 90s. Longevity is a gift, but to be able to achieve the status of “great grandma” is a tremendous blessing. I […]
BLOG: Who’s No. 1 and last in internet speed?
By Assunta Ng China Daily, a state-owned newspaper in China, said China ranks 91st in internet speed. I am not surprised. The surprise is the No. 1 country with the fastest speed. It is South Korea, according to The New York Times. I thought South Korea was superior in having a female president, producing soap […]
BLOG: 12 out-of-the-ordinary things I do when I travel — Part 2
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly (Editor’s note: This is a continuation of Publisher Assunta Ng’s blog post from last week’s issue — the unique things she does while traveling around the world.) 7. Everything is negotiable Did you know that hotel room rates and its services are negotiable? Once, we booked a hotel at […]
BLOG: 12 out-of-the-ordinary things I do when I travel — Part 1
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly It is said, “In Rome, do as the Romans do.” Oh, really! I seldom do when I travel. I may even do the opposite — to survive, to challenge myself, to drive my husband crazy, and to search for extraordinary experiences under unusual circumstances. 1. Is local currency necessary? […]
BLOG: Why I love lucky bamboos
Asian cultures believe lucky bamboos can bring prosperity. However, I have these cute plants in my home for more important purposes.
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