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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 – February 10

Shawn Wong and Eric Byler talk “Americanese” at film screening

February 6, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 24 at SIFF Cinema at the Uptown, director Eric Byler appeared at a screening of his critically acclaimed 2006 film “Americanese,” which is based on Shawn Wong’s 1995 novel, “American Knees.”  

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, American Knees, DVD, Eric Byler, Shawn Wong, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10

Tao: The Art of the Drum comes to Seattle Feb. 3

February 6, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Friday, Feb. 3, The Seattle Theatre Group is presenting Tao: The Art of the Drum at the Moore Theatre.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Moore Theatre, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10, culture, japan

“Lost Years” documentary is screened in Canada, includes local Seattle leaders

February 6, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Lost Years: A People’s Struggle for Justice” is a documentary about the Chinese diaspora directed by Tom Radford and Kenda Gee. Gee is Chinese Canadian, and the film traces his grandfather’s journey from China to Edmonton, Canada. Also included in the film are views from Chinese Americans, Chinese New Zealanders, and Chinese Australians.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Alan Lau, Bettie Luke, Canada, China, Chinese Americans, Chinese Australians, Chinese Canadian, Chinese New Zealanders, Donnie Chin, Kenda Gee, Seattle, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10

Eri Takahashi joins Union Bank

February 6, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 11, Eri Takahashi became senior relationship banker at Union Bank’s Bellevue branch (10900 N.E. 8th St.). Takahashi began her financial services career in 2000 in customer service for Shinsei Bank in Tokyo, Japan. Over the next decade, she held positions in the environmental, financial services, and insurance industries.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Art Institute, City University, Eri Takahashi, Hokubei Houchi Foundation, Seattle, Tokyo, Union Bank, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10

North Korea’s new young leader gets rock star treatment

February 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Foster Klug The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s young new leader gets rock star treatment when he visits his troops — just as his father did. But while the late Kim Jong Il mostly stayed aloof in dark shades, his son holds hands and hugs his soldiers. Kim Jong Un […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2010, 2012, Dongguk University, Few North Koreans, Imitating Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un, Kim Yeon-su, Korea National Defense University, Korean War, Mangyongdae Revolutionary School, New Year, SEOUL, Sam Kim, South Korean, TV, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10

Japan’s population to shrink by one-third by 2060

February 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s population of 128 million will shrink by one-third and seniors will account for 40 percent of people by 2060, placing a greater burden on a smaller working-age population to support the social security and tax systems.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, Keio University, NHK, Noriko Tsuya, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10, japan

Asia urges football lawmakers to lift hijab ban

February 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation on Monday urged football’s top lawmaking body to approve a headscarf with safety features for use by Islamic female players.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2012, AFC, Asia, FIFA, IFAB, International Football Association Board, Iran, Jordan, London, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10, Zhang Jilong

What’s next for this newspaper publisher? — Part 2 of the NWAW 30th anniversary series

February 3, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly “When is she going to retire?” people often ask my staff members.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2012, 30th anniversary, Al Sugiyama, Assunta Ng, Chinese, NWAW, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Sheraton Hotel, Steve Jobs, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10

A-pop! As some careers take off, another sadly ends

February 3, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A monthly column about all things Asian in popular culture By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly 2012 must be a lucky year because the future is looking bright for Asians, as many seize or continue to work on new opportunities in all the aspects of the entertainment industry.

Filed Under: Column: Pop Culture Tagged With: 2012, Actor Keanu Reeves, Although Duong, Asian American, Beverly Kim, Chinese American, Don Duong, Garrett Hedlund, Greg Daniels, Helena Bonham Carter, Indian American Mindy Kaling, Kelly Kapoor, Koda Kumi, Kristen Stewart, NBC, Three Seasons, Top Chef, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10

BLOG: No showdown for Taiwan and China

February 3, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng We received a tip that both Taiwan and Chinese officials would be attending the Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s annual Lunar New Year dinner at China Harbor Restaurant last Thursday.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2012, China Harbor Restaurant, Lunar New Year, Publisher Ng's blog, San Francisco, Seattle Chinese Chamber, Taiwan, Vol 31 No 6 | February 4 - February 10

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