Category Archives: Business

Can Being Asian Prevent Promotions?

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Ben

So I got this email, and saw the tweet: Being Asian can prevent you from ascending the corporate ladder. Our seminar, presented with EMC Asian Circle, can tell you what to do about it. You’ve done all the right things, … Continue reading →

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China Only Trails U.S. in Billionaires

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Tim

According to the newly released Hurun Rich List there are 130 billionaires in China, up from a 101 a year ago, moving China to second place behind the U.S. in the number of billionaires. And it’s believed the actual number … Continue reading →

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Brain Drain – In Reverse

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Tim

In 1969, my dad came to the United States to get a Ph.D., on the recommendation of a mentor of his in Taiwan. The idea was to get the Ph.D., then return to Taiwan and get a high paying job … Continue reading →

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Panda Express: Ugly Talking Pandas Pitching Chinese Food

Posted on October 19, 2009 by John

The other night, I saw for the first time ever a commercial for Panda Express. You’ve probably seen a Panda Express before at your local mall food court; if I’m hungry and at the mall and in the mood for … Continue reading →

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Asian-American MBAs Look for Work Overseas

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Tim

In our economic meltdown in the U.S. it turns out it’s harder to get a job if you’re a graduating MBA than it used to be. Apparently this is driving some Asian Americans and U.S.- educated Asians to consider opportunities … Continue reading →

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Protests Against New “Geisha” Bar in Oakland

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Moye

Folks at Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) are reporting that a bunch of APA activists are upset at the Oakland Planning Commission for approving a permit for a new bar in Chinatown to be titled “Geisha”, stating that the … Continue reading →

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Asians Have Biggest Drop in Home Ownership

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Tim

It turns out the recent Census data recently blogged about on 8Asians had some additional interesting information buried in the numbers. With the recession, it was no surprise that the home ownership rate in the U.S. has dropped as scores … Continue reading →

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Cute Asian Kid Kylie Now Pitching Windows 7

Posted on September 21, 2009 by John

Kylie, the adorable Asian American kid using Microsoft products is at it again, and this time around she’s pitching Windows 7 – the latest version of Windows to be released in late October. That said, I think this new commercial … Continue reading →

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Danny Pang: Accused Ponzi Scheme Guy Dead at Age 42

Posted on September 14, 2009 by John

Over the weekend Danny Pang, Asian America’s own Bernie Madoff,  died unexpectedly in his home in Newport Beach, California. His autopsy did not immediately find a cause of death, but the coroner’s office said it would take two to three … Continue reading →

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Jay Sean: Asian Male Hits #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Jeff

“He’s Punjabi just like me!” That’s what The Daughter’s Friend J said about Jay Sean, whose song “Down (Featuring Lil Wayne)” is number 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 at the time of this post.  I had heard the song before, … Continue reading →

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Shut Out at Home, Americans Go to China

Posted on August 17, 2009 by John

As the prolonged recession has gripped the United States, more and more Americans – especially college graduates, are considering working abroad. And a popular destination, according to the New York Times, is China: “Shanghai and Beijing are becoming new lands … Continue reading →

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Asian American Influences in Real Estate: Silicon Valley and Beyond

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Jeff

“You Asians Ruined Everything!” My Brother-In-Law, a realtor in Silicon Valley, was taken aback when a white real estate agent suddenly said this to him.  The agent was complaining about the negative practices of some Asian-American real estate agents.  My … Continue reading →

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