Asia Trend Magazine

08/28/2026

Dive into the world of "silk stocking" milk tea! 🌟 This Hong Kong classic is the perfect blend of tea and creaminess. Have you had yours today?

08/28/2026

The iconic avant-garde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. Famous globally for her vibrant polka dots, pumpkin sculptures, and immersive "Infinity Mirror Rooms," her studio announced she passed away peacefully in Tokyo.

Pioneering Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died. She was 97. Yayoi Kusama Studio said she died at a hospital in Tokyo on Aug. 14.

08/26/2026

At least 157 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds remain missing after massive flash floods struck Nepal’s mountainous region near the Tibet border, according to multiple live updates from regional authorities and international news outlets.

Flash floods hit Himalayan mountain towns and villages, sweeping away vehicles, bridges and even buildings as people fled in terror.

08/26/2026

Mabel Ping-Hua Lee was just 16 when she rode on horseback at the front of a 10,000-person suffrage parade through New York City.
A scholar, advocate, and community leader whose vision of equality extended far beyond the right to vote, Lee fought for women’s education, civic participation, and stronger institutions for New York’s Chinese American community. Her story is a reminder that Asian American history isn’t separate from American history—it is American history.

08/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Shally Wong, Founder of Asia Trend!
She has been honored with the 2026 Social Justice Award from Shakthi US, recognizing more than 22 years of dedicated service to the Central Florida community.

Shally’s tireless work bringing people together across cultures, building collaboration, and creating spaces for communities to learn, connect, and uplift one another has made a lasting impact. As the first Asian American Special Assistant to Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, she continues her passion for public service and community empowerment.

Her message has always been clear: use your voice, tell your story, stay united, and advocate for your community.

A well‑deserved honor for a true community champion. 💛

Congratulations to Shally Wong, Founder of Asia Trend, on receiving the 2026 Social Justice Award from Shakthi US in recognition of more than 22 years of dedicated service to the Central Florida community.

08/25/2026

Born August 24, 1912 in Portland, Oregon, Hazel Ying Lee (李月英) would become the first Chinese American woman to earn a pilot’s license and one of the first two Chinese American women to fly for the U.S. military.

Born August 24, 1912 in Portland, Oregon, Hazel Ying Lee (李月英) would become the first Chinese American woman to earn a pilot’s license and one of the first two Chinese American women to fly for the U.S. military.

Lee fell in love with aviation after attending an air show at the age of 19, leading her to join the Chinese Flying Club of Portland for lessons. In 1932, she earned her pilot's license.

When the United States entered WWII, Lee joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), a civilian organization founded to free up male pilots to fight overseas. She was one of 1,074 women — and one of only two Chinese American women — who completed the rigorous training. Known for being as playful as she was fearless, Lee would write her fellow pilots' nicknames in Chinese characters on the tails of their planes in lipstick.

Lee was one of a small number of pilots assigned to fly fighter planes from manufacturing plants to military bases for eventual delivery overseas. On one such mission in November 1944, confusion at a control tower led Lee's plane to collide with another P-63. The other pilot survived, but Lee died two days later from severe burns.

In 1977, Congress passed Public Law 95-202, which finally granted military status to the WASPs and in 2010, Lee and all of her fellow WASP pilots were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.

08/23/2026

Why stress over dinner when you can indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Dim Dim Sum? 🥢 Gather your loved ones and savor every bite! Tag someone you’d love to share a meal with!

🥟 Busy week? Let someone else handle dinner tonight! Gather the family around delicious dishes from Dim Dim Sum .

08/23/2026

From ice partners to fiancés — figure‑skating duo Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have officially taken their partnership beyond the rink. The Olympic champions announced their engagement on August 23, sharing a heartfelt moment of Kihara proposing on one knee on the ice.

08/21/2026

The Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, a cornerstone of the Central Florida martial arts community for nearly five decades, officially marked a generational transition on July 19, 2026. During a formal ceremony at the Orlando headquarters, Sifu Mimi Chan was inaugurated as the new Grandmaster of the Wah Lum System, succeeding her father, Grandmaster Pui Chan, the system’s founder and pioneer in the United States.

ORLANDO, FL – The Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, a cornerstone of the Central Florida martial arts community for nearly five decades, officially marked a generational transition on July 19, 2026. […]