Category Archives: Business

Sriracha Production Heating Up

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jeff

Johnny has talked about things that are uniquely Asian American, and one thing that comes to my mind in that category is Huy Fong Foods‘ Sriracha Chili sauce.  Sriracha was created by David Tran as a version of a hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Food & Drink | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

How Much Are You Worth, Chinese Bride-to-Be?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by akrypti

Today I realized that five years ago, my mother-in-law valued me at $10,000.00. Louisa Lim’s piece on NPR, For Chinese Women, Marriage Depends On Right Bride Price, sheds light on that seemingly arbitrary check I received before my wedding day. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Current Events, Dating, Lifestyles, Observations, Politics | 9 Comments

Patriotic or Idiotic? Non-Asian Texas Nail Salon Owner Promotes Her Business as “American Owned, American Staffed”

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jozjozjoz

Vietnamese Americans dominate the manicure business (thanks, Tippi Hedren!) and one nail salon owner in Fairview, Texas is letting her customers know that she’s not one of them. According to Steve Stoler of WFAA.com, Diana Casey, the owner of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Discrimination | 4 Comments

Asian Americans Edge Out Asians in Silicon Valley

Posted on March 14, 2013 by John

This story and report came out last December, but I’ve only had time to get to this now. Asian Americans and Asian non-citizens 50.1% (versus 40.7 White, 4.2% Hispanic, 2.3% African American,  and 2.7% other) of the San Francisco Bay … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Discrimination, Local, Observations, San Francisco Bay Area, Tech, Technology | 2 Comments

San Francisco: NAAAP-SF 2013 Lunar New Year Celebration & Macy’s Fashion Show

Posted on February 22, 2013 by John

The last National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) San Francisco event I had attended was the Gateway to Leadership regional conference last Fall. Last week, in celebration of the Lunar New Year, NAAAP-SF – in collaboration with Kollaboration SF, … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Community, Fashion, Lifestyles, Local, Music, San Francisco Bay Area | 2 Comments

George Tetsuo Aratani, Nisei Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Passes Away at Age 95

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jozjozjoz

George Aratani, a survivor of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and later successful businessman and philanthropist who founded Mikasa and Kenwood, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the age of 95. His legacy in philanthropy … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Artist Nes Andrion makes Super Bowl QB Colin Kaepernick his Canvas

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jeff

Superbowl-bound quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s tattoos became famous after Kaepernick was criticized for having them, but that bad publicity turned into good news for Asian American Tattoo artist Nes Andrion.  Business is way up for the Reno, Nevada resident’s tattoo shop, … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Chase The American Dream In Ancestral Countries

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Shako Liu

KCET recently reported that a trend of reversed immigration is undergoing in southern California. Many Americans are going overseas to find employment and pursue careers. In the video, it says about 3-6 million Americans are working overseas and a third … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Southern California | 3 Comments

First Asian American to Head a Major Studio: Kevin Tsujihara Named CEO of Warner Bros.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jozjozjoz

In a move that surprised many Hollywood insiders, Kevin Tsujihara was been named successor to Barry Meyer as CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment. He will step into the job March 1, and Meyer will remain as chairman through 2013. Tsujihara … Continue reading →

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TechCrunch: How The Huang Brothers Bootstrapped Guitar Hero To A Billion Dollar Business

Posted on January 8, 2013 by John

Living in Silicon Valley, TechCrunch is one of those “must read” tech blogs to find out what’s going on in the Valley and the tech scene overall, especially related to tech startups. A week ago or so, Startup Grind (“a … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans Most Responsive To Social Media Ads

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tim

A new study from Nielsen reveals that the influence of ads on social media sites, varies greatly between ethnicities, and it turns out Asian Americans are most likely to respond to ads they see on sites like Facebook. Nielsen rated … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Current Events, Lifestyles | 1 Comment

Christmas In A Chinese Restaurant Or McDonald’s?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tim

This time of year, for those who do not celebrate Christmas, and those who do not have family to celebrate Christmas with, there’s always the question of where you can go to eat on Christmas day, and traditionally that answer … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Current Events, Family, Food | 1 Comment