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Asian Heritage Week is almost over, but there’s still time to celebrate with some great films! Before it ends, why not enjoy a movie marathon featuring movies that showcase the rich culture and talent from across Asia?

Here are a few recommendations for you:

1. How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) - Thailand

2. Your Name Engraved Herein (2020) - Taiwan

3. All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) - Japan 

4. First They Killed My Father (2017) - Cambodia-America 

5. Seven Sundays (2017) - Philippines 

6. Pad Man (2018) - India

7. Sepet (2005) - Malaysia

8. Better Days (2019) - China

9. Happy Together (1997) - Hong Kong

10. The Handmaiden (2016) - South Korea

UPLIFTING STORIES 📚

Zoe Unlimited: Redefining What It Means to Be an Influencer

In today’s digital age, the online world is filled with countless content creators and influencers, all trying to make their mark. Yet, only a few manage to create real impact, and Zoe is one of them.

With over 3 million YouTube subscribers under the name “zoeunlimited,” Zoe has built a dedicated community through her insightful content on fitness, fashion, dating, and navigating the complexities of girlhood. Her work has even caught the attention of celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo, who stated that she watches Zoe’s videos all the time. In just 14 days, Zoe doubled her subscribers from 1 million to 2 million, when she was creating videos as a hobby outside her 9-to-5 job.

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UPLIFTING VOICES 🎧

Creators Podcast | Steven Ho | AHN x Meta Prosper

Join us on the second episode of the Creators Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Steven Ho, a former ER technician turned comedian and social media star.

Learn about Steven’s unexpected twist of fate, from being in the medical field to entering the online world, and discover how his upbringing and experience as an Asian American have shaped his mindset and career trajectory.

Singapore Government Changes Their Cat-Titude on Cats in Flats 🐱

Justice has been served for the cats! In a joyful flash of news for cat lovers, the 34-year-old ban on cats in public housing in Singapore has been lifted to the excitement and surprise of many.

Times have changed. Cat people who stay in apartments can now play with their cats, legally owning up to two, along with one approved breed of dog once completing a free pet ownership course, microchipping, and pet registration. 

Effective from September, the change aims to meet the growing demand for pet ownership in Singapore with cat food recording a faster increase than dog food, achieving a 16% CAGR, whereas dog food recorded 11% from 2021 to 2023, according to GlobalPETS. Mass urbanization in Singapore, with an urban population at complete 100%, has resulted in the option for a more stay-at-home and low-affectionate buddy and cats are perfect for this.

Tech Titan NVIDIA Surpasses Apple for Second Place Globally 🤖

Drum rolls for NVIDIA as this Asian-led powerhouse has made history as the second highest valuable company in the world, with a market cap of over US$3 trillion, surpassing Apple.  

Starting June 7, NVIDIA has implemented its 10-for-1 stock split, allowing more accessibility for employees and individual investors. This surge of NVIDIA has marked a shift in Silicon Valley’s dynamics, where Apple has long dominated since the epic announcement of the iPhone in 2007. 

In the heightened race for AI-led growth among many tech giants, Apple, Meta, and Alphabet are making great investments in AI, with increasing demand for advanced chip processors to solidify their spots in the tech game. This market trend has reflected investor optimism in NVIDIA’S continued rise in dominance and earnings.

Vietnamese Artist Tia-Thủy Nguyễn Crafts ‘Lady Cloud’ for Dior, Blending Purity With Luxury ☁️

In a world where opulence and spirituality, two seemingly contrasting elements, co-exist, the Ha Noi-born visual artist and fashion designer Tia-Thủy Nguyễn has deftly interwoven both into her artwork, gracefully presented in Dior’s global project “Lady Dior as Seen By.”

Once contacted by the Dior representatives, Tia-Thủy had conducted extensive research to select and refine the materials, design, and process. The quart choice, carrying spiritual meaning in self-meditation, was pivotal. Therefore, sourcing and shaping the quartz was challenging with back-and-forth visits to quarries across Vietnam and abroad.

Her piece, "Lady Cloud," inspired by the legendary Lady Dior bag and her in-the-cloud personality, symbolizes purity and luxury. Despite many challenges throughout the process, “Lady Cloud” arrived as an astounding work of Dior’s classic Apollonian elegance and Tia-Thủy’s spontaneous Dionysian edge.

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