Mary Fung Koehler was born on December 26, 1933 to Tuck and Li Chen Fung in Chicago Illinois. She was the seventh of eleven children and grew up working in the family’s Chinese-American restaurants. Mary attended the University of Illinois and became the third woman to ever graduate from the school of chemical engineering. She […]
Feud over artistic independence threatens Asian film festival
By Youkyung Lee AP Business Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The future of Asia’s largest, most-awaited film festival is in question as South Korean filmmakers threaten to boycott the red carpet over what they view as government interference. Officials of the Busan International Film Festival say the feud between organizers and the host city […]
Movie ‘Doctor Strange’ turns Tibetan man into European woman
By Louise Watt Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A Tibetan male character from the “Doctor Strange” comic books presented such a political minefield to Marvel that in the film version they cast a Caucasian woman in the role, reflecting the pressures Hollywood movie makers perceive when trying to appeal to the Chinese market. One of […]
Pacquiao presses senatorial campaign despite kidnap threat
By Bullit Marquez Associated Press SAN PABLO, Philippines (AP) — Boxing star Manny Pacquiao pressed on with his campaign for a seat in the Philippine Senate on April 28, barnstorming in a province south of Manila, despite a reported militant plot to kidnap him. Pacquiao had few visible security escorts as he campaigned in Laguna […]
South Korea unveils Zika-proof Olympic uniforms
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Olympic committee unveiled Zika-proof uniforms on April 27, complete with mosquito repellent it says will help protect athletes from the virus at this year’s games in Rio de Janeiro. Mosquito-repellent chemicals were added to the outfits, which all include long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and jackets. The uniforms will […]
Presidential Proclamation — Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2016
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are the fastest growing racial group in our country, growing over 4 times as rapidly as the population of the United States. As one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse groups in America, the AAPI community reminds us that though we all have distinct backgrounds and origins, we […]
Weighing in on obesity among APIs
With almost 70 percent of American adults being either obese or overweight and childhood obesity doubling in the past 30 years, obesity remains at the forefront of public health. However, little is known about the toll this burden takes on Asian American children. On April 29, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) […]
Ready for the ‘Sitting Still in a Lounge Chair’ challenge
By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly The social network thing? I’ve got it all worked out. From my observation, every single post on Facebook and Twitter can be categorized into three specific types. Videos showing how to make various recipes that involve at least one of three ingredients – butter, bacon, and Oreo cookies. Pictures […]
Jack Ma book
Duncan Clark, author of “Alibaba: The House Jack Ma Built,” was the featured speaker at the Nyhus reception April 21 at the Columbia Tower Club. Clark, a Beijing-based UK citizen, has advised on investors in China’s digital and consumer markets for 20 years. In his remarks, Clark called Jack Ma “an American Dream that happened […]
Zagat honors Mi Kim
Mi Kim, the head pastry chef at Macrina Bakery, has been recognized by Zagat as one of Seattle’s “30 under 30” gastronomic rock stars. Kim said she was excited and honored. “There are so many talented individuals on this list!” she said. Kim wanted to be a baker since high school, practicing while binge watching […]