Publisher’s blog

BLOG: Eat fish, luck will follow — Fish traditions in my family

February 8, 2018 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Fish is a must when we celebrate the Lunar New Year. In Asian cultures, fish is a symbol of abundance and wealth. The challenge […]

BLOG: Publisher’s heartfelt letter to her recently departed mother

February 1, 2018 By Admin

My dearest Mom, I was totally unprepared when you left us on Jan. 27. My wish was to come back to Hong Kong and be with you in your final […]

BLOG: Amazon Go, a blessing or curse?

January 25, 2018 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY This week’s media spotlight is on Amazon. Its Go store, in downtown Seattle, needs no cashiers. You check your smartphone through the store’s entrance […]

BLOG: A year of wonder

January 18, 2018 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Triumph” is the word I use to depict the year 2017. It’s not that I had invented a major breakthrough to save the Northwest […]

BLOG: Before you make your New Year’s resolutions, go backwards

January 11, 2018 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY If you have been unable to complete your New Year’s resolutions in the past, there are some practical tips to change your behavior. However, […]

BLOG: Does fate matter?

January 4, 2018 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Do you believe in fate? If fate plays no part in my life, how do I explain what happened to me during my Hong […]

BLOG: The best and worst of 2017

December 14, 2017 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY I have to confess that selecting the top 10 good things affecting the Asian community this year was not as easy as I thought. […]

BLOG: Mayor Jenny Durkan — Wonder Woman

November 30, 2017 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY On Nov. 28, Seattle welcomed a new mayor — female, bold, and original. Even on day one, Mayor Jenny Durkan amazed many. And what […]

Why I don’t need a turkey for Thanksgiving

November 22, 2017 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Turkey consumption has doubled over the past three decades, according to the National Turkey Federation. The average American eats 16 pounds of turkey per […]

BLOG: A good year for Asian Americans in politics

November 16, 2017 By Admin

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It’s been an amazing year for Asian Americans in politics. Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Council President, who ran for mayor four years ago, became […]