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Hi, how was your weekend? 

Did January feel extra long to you, too? Somehow it felt like 90 days packed into one month. Goals, deadlines, fresh starts, life admin, all hitting at once. By the end of it, most of us weren’t chasing momentum… we were just trying to catch our breath.

But now that we’ve finally made it to February, the pace hasn’t slowed, and the noise is still there, yet we’re learning not to carry everything at once. Maybe this is us taking it day by day, keeping what matters close and letting the rest wait its turn.

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In celebration of the Year of the Horse, we are proud to partner with Cooley to host Building Bravely in 2026, a networking event in Santa Monica tailored for founders, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs stepping into the new year with bold intentions and even bigger goals.

📅 Event Details

• When: February 19, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM PT

• Where: Santa Monica, CA (exact location to be shared after registration)

🎉 Event Highlights

• Expert Insights: Hear from a powerhouse panel featuring Christine Lee of Pipen.ai, Stephan Peng of Redbloom Health, Jonathan Hung of Entrepreneur Ventures, and Eric Wei of Karat Financial.

• Curated Networking: Connect with founders, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs within the AAPI community.

• Festive Treats: Enjoy amazing food and drinks from our in-kind sponsors: Birdie Tea, Chingoo Snacks, Narra, and Brandon’s Ice Cream.

THIS WEEK: MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT BRANDS

Are you an AAPI founder ready to elevate your brand alongside trailblazers like these? Join the AHN Directory today to increase visibility, connect with partners and customers, and get featured in AHN spotlights and community events.

Netflix is expanding its Asia-Pacific presence by greenlighting seven new Chinese-language original series for release throughout 2026. This strategic investment focuses heavily on Taiwan's creative community and features high-profile stars like Wallace Huo and Ethan Ruan.

The diverse lineup spans multiple genres, ranging from gritty medical dramas and psychological thrillers to supernatural fantasies. Through these projects, Netflix aims to provide a global platform for local storytelling while supporting regional creators with specialized training and resources.

Read the full article here.

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart has selected London as its European headquarters, announcing plans to open a flagship Oxford Street store and several regional locations. This expansion, which includes 20 additional European shops by 2026, is expected to create 150 new jobs in the UK.

The move is part of a broader £2.2bn trade package negotiated during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China to bolster economic growth. While the viral popularity of Labubu dolls highlights Chinese creative exports, the deal has sparked political debate regarding national security and human rights concerns.

Read the full article here.

Veteran astronaut Suni Williams has officially retired from NASA after a distinguished 27-year career, concluding her service shortly after returning from the Boeing Starliner test flight. Although the mission was extended to nine months due to technical complications, Williams retired as one of the agency’s most experienced explorers with over 600 days logged in space.

Throughout her tenure, Williams set multiple records, including the most spacewalking time for a woman and being the first person to complete a triathlon in orbit. Her departure follows a common tradition of senior astronauts retiring after achieving major milestones, leaving behind a legacy that paves the way for future Moon and Mars exploration.

Read the full article here.

Laarni San Juan knows how to build a life from the ground up. As the daughter of an immigrant who labored in Alaskan canneries for ten cents a day, she was raised to value hard work. Though her father had only a third-grade education, he took her to the library every weekend, teaching her that learning was the key to a better life.

Following that path, Laarni spent the past 28 years as a Public Health Nurse helping families in need. She did everything right: earned her degrees, got married, raised a daughter, and cared for her community. But eventually, long hours and feeling undervalued and underappreciated led to emotional exhaustion. The "classic nerd" who once struggled with confidence in high school found herself facing a new kind of pain: deep burnout and depression.

Instead of letting pain and exhaustion win, Laarni reclaimed her spark and inner strength. She remembered her father’s grit and the mentors who showed her a world beyond hospital walls. At 55, she pivoted into entrepreneurship and content creation. By using her years of experience to mentor others and prioritize mental health and self-care, she turned frustration into a fresh start.

Today, Laarni’s life honors both her roots and her future. From standing on the steps of Congress to advocate for patient safety to watching her daughter enter dental school, she proves that a story does not end with a job title. Her journey shows the next generation that anything is possible when you have the courage to protect your peace and stay open to new dreams.

🚀 Jakkrit Klinsmith, CEO of Arise by INFINITAS, was named Thailand’s Innovator of the Year for launching an Open API Ecosystem that empowers local startups to scale using national-level digital infrastructure.

🚀 Yilun Shi, Founder and CEO of Healinno Tech, was recognized this week for securing $5 million in investment and gaining fast-track status in China for her company's metaFlow® surgical robot.

🚀 Hitesh Doshi, Founder of Waaree Energies, earned global recognition for pledging over $100 million in company equity toward nationwide education and healthcare initiatives, marking a new era of green energy philanthropy.

🚀 Han Seong-sook, Minister of SMEs and Startups, launched the "Startup for All" project at the Blue House, a massive initiative pledging $700,000 each to 5,000 entrepreneurs to democratize business ownership across South Korea.

The biggest barrier to posting consistently isn’t a lack of ideas. It is the exhaustion of trying to be original every single day. Most people burn out because they try to come up with something brand new for every post, forgetting that your audience needs to see your message more than once for it to really sink in.

Try this: Take one central theme and distribute it across five distinct formats to maximize your reach and save time:

• The Customer Story: Share a narrative or testimonial that brings your theme to life.

• The "How-To" Carousel: Break down a specific process or guide into digestible slides.

• The Promotion: Create a direct, single-image post featuring a limited-time offer.

• The Behind the Scenes: Post a photo or update showing your team’s personality and process.

• The Short Video: Record a quick reel explaining why this theme matters to your community.

The strategy is simple. Stop trying to create "more" and start making what you already have work harder for you. At Asian Hustle Solutions, we help your brand set up simple habits and clear plans so you can show up professionally without feeling overwhelmed.

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