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Blog: The magic of reinvention, Hong Kong-style

February 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Rather than calling itself a bridge as it did decades ago, Hong Kong now considers itself the gateway to China. Hong Kong now markets itself as the expert on China.

Reader’s Corner: Never too young to be bilingual

February 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

As residents of Seattle and nearby areas, we enjoy many pleasant parks with a variety of features such as hiking trails, rose gardens

Study shows obstacles in Hmong and Mien getting aid for mentally disabled children

January 20, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Researchers at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis) explored the relationship between Hmong and Mein

Blog: Korean singing contest for non-Koreans

January 20, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Do you have to be Korean to sing Korean songs? Do you have to speak Korean to sing Korean songs? Do you have to speak Korean to judge those who sing Korean songs?

Korean Idol: K-pop fans test their talents on stage in first-ever Korean song contest for non-Koreans

January 13, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In her spare time, 15-year-old Vanessa Yamat enjoys singing at Korean karaoke houses with her friends. The teenagers dance and belt out songs from popular

The Marshallese population continues to grow in Arkansas

January 13, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — The Marshallese migration to Northwest Arkansas can be traced to one man.

North Dakota teacher wants more students to learn Mandarin

January 6, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

With a morning class of Fargo South High School students dragging, the Mandarin Chinese teacher beckons one of her charges to the front of the classroom to play a Chinese version.

Bhutanese teens find comfort and a voice in school club

December 8, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — David Douglas High School frequently witnesses young immigrants walk the wire between respecting tradition and embracing this crazy new place in Portland.

Columnist Wayne Chan stands in the middle of two worlds with humor and wit

December 2, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Who has consistently made readers of the Northwest Asian Weekly laugh? Who has touted “the benefits of being a human pretzel” (i.e., being in a yoga pose)?

After a lifetime of devoted mentorship, Ted Yamamura is not done inspiring yet

November 23, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

His friends call him an idea generator, a go-getter, and even a machine. His name is Ted Yamamura, and he was the visionary for the Executive Development Institute (EDI).