Pork Filled Productions (PFP), the oldest Asian American theatre group in the Pacific Northwest, has announced its lineup for the 2025 season, featuring a mix of premieres, new works, and continued collaborations.
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea’s parliament moves to vote on their impeachments
South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning-but-brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.
Strickland elected CBC Secretary
Rep. Marilyn Strickland was elected as Secretary of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 119th Congress on Wednesday.
Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze
Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park.
A rare ceremony in Thailand marks the king’s auspicious 72nd birthday
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday presided over a parade that saw the queen lead hundreds of military personnel in honor of his 72nd birthday.
Vietnam court may commute tycoon’s death sentences if she repays $11 billion
A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan but said it could be commuted to life if she reimburses some $11 billion, or three-fourths of what she defrauded in the country’s biggest financial crime.
Tran helps feed the homeless
Jenn Tran who was “The Bachelorette” on season 21 was spotted at a volunteer event feeding the homeless in Los Angeles over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Meng to replace Chu as head of CAPAC
Rep. Grace Meng of New York is set to become the new chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC).
Local Seattle baker competes on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge
From being a stay-at-home mom and self-taught baker, to competing on a baking show on the Food Network, Janet Tan, owner of Fairyland Pastry, is living the sweet life.
Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in Hawaii to begin a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific, his first since assuming office.