Corolla, the best-selling Toyota nameplate of all time, enters its 52nd year with minor upgrades following last model year in which it received sportier exterior styling and Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P). All Corolla models come standard with TSS-P, a system that bundles the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD); Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA); Dynamic Radar …

Taiwanese master sculptor Kang Muxiang’s “Rebirth” exhibition is coming to Washington, D.C. in late September this year. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) welcomes art lovers to immerse themselves in Kang Muxiang’s thoughtful, environmental and powerful sculptures through late March 2019. Kang’s seven monumental embryonic sculptures, created using recycled elevator cables from Taipei 101, …

Zoya Akhtar, Janhvi Kapoor, Catherine Hand also honored at awards gala co-hosted by WIFT and DCSAFF   By Geeta Goindi Bethesda, Maryland, September 10, 2018 – Indian actress and global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been conferred with the inaugural Meryl Street Award of Excellence at an exclusive event co-hosted by Women in Film & Television (WIFT) and the DC …

By Jennie L. Ilustre Asian Americans continue to be the nation’s fastest-growing minority population. At 20.5 million, they represent 6% of the total U.S. population. With immigration and rising birth rates, the U.S. Census projects they will reach 25.7 million by next year. Uniquely diverse (they represent 40 countries of origin), Asian Americans will outnumber Hispanic Americans by 2055, according …

By Jennie L. Illustre   “Crazy Rich Asians” has struck pure gold at the box-office, locally and internationally. Critics also loved it, making it the rare movie that is both a commercial and a critical success. With the film’s huge success, can a sequel be far behind? “China Rich Girlfriend,” the second book in the best-selling trilogy, is already in …

Ambassador Navtej Sarna announces grand plans to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, August 20, 2018 – The 72nd independence day of India was celebrated in the US with the most significant function held at the Embassy Residence in the nation’s capital. Ambassador Navtej Sarna hoisted the tricolor as over 300 guests clad …

By Roka Kingsley (Roka is an open-minded individual that remains intrigued by the new. Roka considers himself to be a fast learner and a hard worker, which appears to be a good combination, as he feels he can be plunged into deep waters of any given situation and still come out triumphant. Roka is confident and fully capable of producing …

By Alexander Mar Alexander has an Economic Degree earned at Leicester University and Master of Science in Management from Boston University. He has always been an avid writer and has been doing this for the last 15 years. Apart from his interest in business and the economy, he loves to keep abreast of all new technology and more, importantly, how it …

By Jennie L. Ilustre This is definitely the Year of the Women Candidates. Three Asian American candidates won in the June 26 primaries, joining a growing number of victorious women in national and local races for the November 6 midterm elections. Two of them also joined the record number of first-time women candidates. Maryland candidate for State Delegate Lily Qi and Gina …

Khan, Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, Daisy Shah, Prabhu Deva, Guru Randhawa rock the stage at the Capital One Arena By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, July 8, 2018 – Thousands of South Asian Americans thronged to the cavernous Capital One Arena, Friday night, to behold Indian superstar Salman Khan perform live in concert in the nation’s capital after a hiatus of …

At ‘Families Belong Together’ rallies, activists demand reunification of families, ending inhumane detentions, abolishing ICE By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, July 2, 2018 – Moral outrage against President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy reached a fever pitch Saturday as people fought back flocking to ‘Families Belong Together’ rallies, peaceful protests held from coast-to-coast. Clad in white, pumping their fists in the air, …

By Li-Anne McGregor Li-Anne is an experienced Copywriter with a demonstrated history of working in the online media industry. Li-Anne considers herself a wordsmith with a wanderlust continual. Ever on a journey to paint the images and landscapes I find myself in, by using the vibrant colours, tones, nuances and subtle hues that words only can convey. With a career …

The business world is constantly changing—and not just in terms of the products sold and the technology used. The way businesses interact with consumers, and the way that they market their brands has shifted dramatically over the last few decades. In the past, simply offering a quality product and getting that product into the public eye was enough to drive …

Diverse crowd embraces ancient Indian discipline for health and harmony By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, June 18, 2018 – The fourth International Day of Yoga drew a large and diverse crowd to the nation’s capital on a sunny and warm Saturday morning in late Spring. It was a stunning sight to behold some 2,000 yoga aficionados practicing an ancient Indian discipline against the awe-inspiring …

By Jake Anderson Among the 28 largest internet companies in the world, 11 are e-commerce businesses. Per Statista, Global retail e-commerce sales are forecasted to reach $2.77 trillion this year. Consider that 62 percent of the world’s 7.2 billion population already owns a mobile phone, and by 2019, over 5 billion people will have access to the internet through their …

By Jennie L. Ilustre What do swing states California, Nevada, Florida, Arizona, North Carolina and Georgia have in common? Answer: They all have a growing number of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters. AAPI voters make up 4% of the nation’s electorate. But as the fastest-growing ethnic group, AAPIs have also grown as a voting population in states that could determine …

By Tania Sebastian and Susan (Choi) Luu FBAR…OVDP…FATCA…You won’t find the translation for these words in your dictionary! But, if you answer yes to any of the following questions, you need to know what these acronyms stand for: Did you recently immigrate to the U.S.? Do you have a green card? Do you travel between the U.S. and Asia regularly? …

 Jennie L. Ilustre Two Asian Americans running for the US Congress scored impressive victories in the recent California primary and Texas runoff. The next primary with several Asian Americans as candidates takes place in Maryland on June 26. Korean American Young Kim (R) won the most votes among nearly 20 candidates in the June 5 primary for California’s 39th congressional District. Kim …

ENGLISH FOR HERITAGE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS Native speakers of critical languages such as Mandarin Chinese are in high demand in the U.S. government. EHLS trains advanced English speakers to be effective communicators and strong candidates for federal jobs. All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the National Security Education Program (NSEP) that includes tuition and a living stipend. Applications for the 2019 program are …

By Bridgewest Starting a company is becoming easier with every year that passes as governments all over the world adopt measures to improve the absorption of foreign investments, measures that determine enterprisers to set up businesses or move their existing companies to other countries. When choosing to open a company, one of the biggest challenges an investor has to face …

By Jennie L. Ilustre The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) is waging a nationwide campaign in the 115th U.S. Congress to protect recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Approximately 800,000 recipients, including 16,000 Asian Americans, face deportation if DACA is eventually phased out. “NCAPA and its 34 coalition members are actively lobbying members of Congress …

By Craig Lee (Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office) In order to pay “tribute to the 130th anniversary of Twin Oaks,“ and to promote the exquisite Taiwanese food culture, Ambassador and Mrs. Stanley Kao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States, hosted a dinner banquet featuring authentic Taiwan cuisine. TECRO invited a notable chef from …

Head of Isha Foundation speaks on progressing from personal ambition to vision for the greater good   By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, May 1, 2018 – Sadhguru, an Indian yogi, mystic, visionary, best-selling author with millions of followers around the globe delivered an inspiring talk, ‘Ambition to Vision’, motivating an attentive audience on Capitol Hill to seek the greater good. …

By Jennie L. Ilustre The biggest Asian American national conference on civil and social justice took place at the nation’s capital recently. It ended with calls for stepped-up efforts on top concerns: the citizenship question in the 2020 Census, immigration, voting rights and the 2018 midterm elections, and health care. The forum attracted over 600 Asian American leaders and advocacy …