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Filipino maid wins landmark Hong Kong ruling on residency

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HONG KONG (AP) — A Filipino maid in Hong Kong won the opening legal battle in her fight for permanent residency after a court ruled Friday, Sept. 30, that an […]

Indonesian massacre widows welcome Dutch ruling

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By Sri Kusmiati The Associated Press RAWAGEDEH, Indonesia (AP) — Widows of villagers executed by Dutch soldiers during Indonesia’s bloody battle for independence from colonial rule more than six decades […]

Malaysia–Cambodian maids speak of abuse

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In the six weeks that she worked as a maid for a Malaysian family, she says she lost 22 pounds (10 kilograms), while toiling 20 hours a day with little to eat. Often, she was slapped and punched by her employer, she says …

Regal Financial Bank settles lawsuit, admits to no wrongdoing in Ponzi scheme

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By Jean Wong Northwest Asian Weekly Regal Financial Bank (Regal Financial), a local community bank, announced that it has settled a lawsuit accusing it of defrauding a group of Indonesian […]

Report: There are more Asian than European millionaires

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By Kelvin Chan The Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Booming Asia had more millionaires than Europe for the first time last year and is fast closing in on North […]

NWAW’s Outstanding Graduates — Part 1

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Compiled by staff Northwest Asian Weekly At the end of each school year, we run this column, which features some exceptional Asian American students that have made the most of […]

Beacon Hill district: Emerald City’s unofficial center for green thumbs

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Some Asian Americans view gardening as an enjoyable hobby. For others, growing food is simply a matter of survival. Asian farmers — in China

Preparing for emergencies will give peace of mind

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Disasters can strike at any time, and being prepared is important for whatever emergency may happen in the Puget Sound.