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Hi, how was your weekend?

Not every door opens right away, but that doesn’t mean it’s locked forever. Sometimes it just takes the right moment, a little patience, or the courage to try again. And more often than not, the key has been with you all along.

As this new week begins, trust yourself to open the door anyway.

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Thousands gathered at Frank Ogawa Plaza to celebrate Olympic champion Alysa Liu, where Mayor Barbara Lee presented her with the key to the city. The event recognized Liu’s historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where she won gold in women’s singles and helped secure a team title for the United States.

City leaders and supporters praised Liu’s determination and deep ties to Oakland, while the 20-year-old athlete expressed pride in representing her hometown on the global stage. The celebration also featured appearances from Kristi Yamaguchi, Andre Ward, and a performance by Kehlani.

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Netflix is planning a global concert tour for KPop Demon Hunters following its record-breaking success as the platform’s most-watched film. The proposed “KPop Demon Hunters World Tour” would feature arena-scale performances of the film’s hit songs, with shows expected across Asia, North America, and Europe.

The tour is still in early talks, with Netflix negotiating with live-event promoters and exploring venues that can hold 10,000 to 20,000 fans. The rollout is being timed ahead of the film’s upcoming sequel, though plans could still change depending on costs and creative direction.

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Asian American Girl Club (AAGC), founded by Ally Maki, has launched AAGC Originals, a new production arm focused on podcasts, film, and television. The move marks its shift from a fashion-led community platform into a storytelling hub centered on Asian American voices and experiences.

The first project, Undefinable, hosted by Jenna Ushkowitz and Kara Wang, features Asian American women sharing personal and often untold stories across industries. With plans to expand into more content formats, AAGC aims to deepen its community impact by amplifying stories rooted in identity, culture, and connection.

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China’s Anta Sports has taken a major step onto the global stage by acquiring a 29 percent stake in Puma for $1.8 billion. The move makes it Puma’s largest shareholder and signals its push to compete with top sportswear brands worldwide.

Anta’s journey began in 1986 when founder Ding Shizong started reselling shoes with a small loan from his father. Through reinvestment and steady growth, the business evolved into a leading sportswear brand with strong distribution across China.

Today, Anta leads China’s sportswear market and ranks as the world’s third-largest sportswear company. With its investment in Puma, the company is expanding its global reach and aiming to become a true international powerhouse.

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🚀 Alice Liu and Band Zhao, Co-Founders of dtcpay, raised a $10 million Series A funding round to expand their regulated global stablecoin payments infrastructure. They were recognized for securing an Electronic Money Institution license in Luxembourg to deliver regulated payment services across the European Economic Area.

🚀 Suchad Chiaranussati, Founder and Chairman of SC Capital Partners, acquired the wellness-focused Fusion Hotel Group to create a unified pan-Asian hospitality management platform. He was recognized for integrating the group into a massive regional network that manages approximately 16,000 keys across Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia.

🚀 Dr. Wei Liu, Co-Founder of Video Rebirth, secured an additional $30 million to bring the startup’s final funding round to $80 million. Backed by AMD Ventures, the Singapore-based generative AI startup is using the capital to commercialize its physical-realism video models for global film and ad studios.

🚀 Dr. Somdutta Singh, Founder and CEO of Assiduus Global, raised a $25 million pre-Series B funding round led by Bajaj Finserv. She was recognized for scaling the cross-border e-commerce middleware platform profitably for seven straight years and will use the capital to deepen its AI pricing and demand capabilities.

Unity Tax is the tax advisory arm of Unity Investments, built for founders and business owners navigating complex, real-world decisions.

They align tax planning with how you actually run your business by integrating cash flow planning and capital decisions to optimize after-tax outcomes, not just compliance. Designed for founders and growth-stage companies, they bring institutional-grade tax expertise with the high-touch judgment of a trusted operator.

Backed by capital partners and experienced tax professionals, they provide hands-on guidance, proactive planning, and strategic advisory services. They help you reduce friction during the U.S. tax season while positioning your business for smarter growth, liquidity events, and long-term wealth creation.

Tax season is coming. Work with a team that thinks like an owner.

Managing payroll, HR, and tax compliance requires time, accuracy, and constant attention to changing regulations. For many small and mid-sized businesses, these responsibilities can take focus away from strategic growth.

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