By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Grandma, please don‘t make bitter melons for dinner,” I begged my grandmother as a child. “It tastes so bitter, I can’t swallow it.” “Bitter […]
BLOG: The dos and don’ts for a fun wedding
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY After the recent wedding of my son, John, I now declare myself a “wedding expert,” sort of. I have learned a few things and […]
BLOG: The 6 major misconceptions about U.S. and China trade, and what we should actually be worried about instead
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly President Donald Trump has lashed out at China for unfair trade practices, leading to his decision to impose tariffs. The $350 billion trade deficit […]
BLOG: 6 outrageous things I did in college for survival
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Going to college in the United States is an incredible gift, and the lessons I learned during that time still resonate with me today. […]
BLOG: Good news means no Trump news
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A few days of news, without President Trump in much of the headlines, are a good thing. The late Sen. John McCain stole the […]
BLOG: My son’s wedding: A generation of preparation
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY My son John got married recently in Seattle. It is a major milestone for him, and for me as well. The wedding was lovely. […]
BLOG: Wishing there were 1,000 Fred Yees
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Fred Yee’s ordinary yet gentle face could be deceiving. Unless you worked with him, you didn’t see his beautiful personality and extraordinary community spirit. […]
BLOG: Chinese couple develop Tukwila’s tallest building
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Developer Omar Lee never imagined that his property would be a landmark in Tukwila, now the tallest building in the city and even beyond […]
BLOG: A newspaper publisher’s unglamorous side
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, […]
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 […]
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