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DIANE YOO WINS MISS ASIA USA
Diane Yoo, Miss Korea-Texas 2006, won the Miss Asia Cultural Pageant. She also won Best in National Costume award. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary as the premiere pageant for young Asian women in the USA, the Miss Asia USA 2008 Cultural Pageant once again played to another sold out audience. Electricity filled the air as 31 Asian-American women proudly represented various countries from around the Asian continent. Click here to read more.
posted 6/21/08
HCC HONORS ASIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, eight Asian-American community leaders are being honored with the Houston Community College Legacy Award. Ghulam Bombaywala, Glen Y. Gondo, Farah Khan, Dr. Rathna Kumar, Gigi Lee, Gordon Quan, Bapsi Sidhwa and Koshy Thomas were chosen for this recognition because of their involvement in the greater Houston area, their commitment to Houston’s Asian-American community and their contribution to the Houston area's status as an international and diverse city of opportunity. The ceremony is Friday, June 27, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sam Houston Grand Ballroom & Conference Center, 6833 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. South. Click here to read more.
posted 6/21/08
DANNY NGUYEN HONORED
Danny Nguyen, president and co-founder of the Vietnamese American Houston Chamber of Commerce, was recently awarded an honorary degree from Houston Community College for his continuous contributions to the community. He is also president of Danny Nguyen International and a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Danny credits his strong determination to survive, succeed and ability to overcome adversity to his journey from Vietnam to America in search for freedom. Like many Vietnamese immigrants, Danny and his father risked their lives escaping from Vietnam, leaving his mother and five siblings behind. They were reunited 10 years later. Danny says, “There are so many opportunities in America right here in our city. It is up to us to figure out what we will do with them. We determine our own destiny!” Click here to read more.
posted 5/26/08
RANDY SIM ELECTED TO SOUTHSIDE PLACE CITY COUNCIL
Congratulations to Randy Sim! On May 10, Randy was elected to City Council, Position 2, in the City of Southside Place. This makes him the first Korean-American elected official in the Houston area. Randy is president of Satsun Corporation, a local commercial real estate management and development company, and vice president of the Airline Improvement District, a special management district in north Houston. Randy is also active in the community and devotes much of his time to numerous organizations. He serves on the board of the Asian Arts Council of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and is a member of Mayor Bill White's International Affairs and Development Council.
posted 5/11/08
FREE HEALTH FAIR
Free medical, dental and vision screening, representing government and private agencies will again be the features of the 6th Annual Lions Share Health Fair, sponsored by the Houston Millennium Lions Club and partners. This event will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Notre Dame Community Center, located at Boone Rd. Co-sponsors include Texas Association of Philippine Physicians, Philippine Nurses Association, Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Harris County Hospital District, and Methodist Hospital. For more information, click here.
posted 5/8/08
AIRPORT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP
You are invited to attend a "How to do business with the Airport" workshop sponsored by City Council member M.J. Khan and the Houston Airport System. This free event will take place on Tuesday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the International Trade Center, 11110 Bellaire Blvd. The topics will include the overview of upcoming contracting opportunities, certification process, and the city's minority business and federal disadvantage business enterprise programs. RSVP to Brigitte Zabak at 832-393-3216. For more information, click here.
posted 5/7/08
MAY IS NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month - a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution declaring the first Asian Pacific American Heritage Week as May 4-10, 1979. In May 1990, the holiday was expanded further when President George H. W. Bush signed an extension making the week-long celebration into a month-long. Finally, Public-Law 102-450 approved on October 23, 1992, designated May of each year Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Click here for Presidential Proclamation.
posted 4/30/08
A SALUTE TO ASIAN ENTREPRENEURS OF THE YEAR!
On April 19, the Asian Chamber of Commerce honored outstanding Asian-American entrepreneurs of the year. The recipients of these prestigious awards are Randy Sim, president of Satsun Corporation; William Kao, president of Titan Management; and Stephen Le, owner of Greatland Investment Company. These businessmen were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions in creating new jobs and economic opportunities. Congratulations!
posted 4/20/08
ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL RECEPTION ON APRIL 30
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and Yellow Magazine will host a free cocktail reception for the contemporary artist Miwa Yanagi, whose work is currently on view at MFAH. This event will also introduce the Asian American Arts Council, a new patrons group that will support the acquisitions of important contemporary artworks at the museum. This reception will be on Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at 1001 Bissonnet. RSVP to jweston@mfah.org or 713-639-7572.
posted 4/20/08
MARKET YOUR BUSINESS TO PORT OF HOUSTON
The Asian Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a daylong networking event featuring the Port of Houston . Come for a preset one-on-one appointment to showcase your business to Port of Houston staff. This event will take place at the Asian Chamber office on Tuesday, May 13. To make an appointment, click here.
posted 4/19/08
KIM SOO KARATE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL OFFER FOR WOMEN
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Chayon Ryu (Korean for "Natural Way") by Grandmaster Kim Soo. This martial arts system teaches natural body motion as the basis of all techniques in order to promote power, safety, health and fitness. From this system, one becomes self-confident and gains self-esteem. With these components, one is able to fight the every-day enemies, which are internal such as stress, worry, insecurity, jealousy, impatience, defeat, and depression. Click here to see a very special discount offered to women.
posted 3/7/08
EXHIBITS OF FOTOFEST 2008 - China
FotoFest's 12th International Biennial of Photography and Photo-Related Art presents work by 34 Chinese artists, March 7 - April 20 in Houston. There are 118 participating spaces in FotoFest2008, including The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The Olive Gallery will showcase photos by Jim Olive and two famous Chinese photographers: Li Xiaoying and Jia Yu Chuan. The artist reception will be held Friday, March 7, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Olive Gallery. For information, click here.
posted 3/3/08
MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE KICKS OFF 85TH YEAR WITH A BANG!!
Jigu! Thunder Drums of China
Jigu — in Chinese means to “beat or touch the drum” and audiences will clamor for more as they thrill to the awesome power of this all-new attraction, JIGU! THUNDER DRUMS OF CHINA. Hailing from Shanxi Province in China, this world-renowned company of drummers, percussionists and musicians will astound audiences in an ultra-sensory entertainment experience. JIGU! THUNDER DRUMS OF CHINA will appear at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park on Saturday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For additional information, click here.
posted 3/1/08
THE YEAR OF THE RAT: Gung Hay Fat Choy!
The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Lunar New Year, a large celebration for Vietnamese and Chinese residents, falls on Feb. 7 this year. The exact date shifts each year because the lunar calendar is based on cycles of the moon, rather than the sun, but it usually begins in late January or early February. If you were born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 - you were born under the sign of the rat. Famous people born in the Year of the Rat include Prince Charles, ice skating champ Sasha Cohen, rapper Eminem, and actress Scarlett Johansson. Click here to view a "Year of the Rat 2008" poster designed by Poung Au.
posted 2/11/08
CHAYON-RYU CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Chayon-Ryu (Korean for "Natural Way") teaches natural body motion as the basis of all techniques in order to promote power, safety, health and fitness. Grandmaster Kim Soo, founder of Chayon-Ryu, was recently recognized at a Houston City Council meeting. He oversees the Chayon-Ryu International Martial Arts Association, which includes 26 additional locations in Texas, 24 in 20 other states, and one each in Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Russia.
posted 2/8/08
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN HOUSTON
1. Saturday, Feb. 9: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park
2. Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 9 & 10: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Southern News Group Complex, 11122 Bellaire Blvd.
3. Sunday, Feb. 10: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tan Tan Restaurant, 6816 Ranchester Dr. at Bellaire Blvd.
4. Sunday, Feb. 24: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Viet Hoa Center, 8300 W. Sam Houston Parkway
Click here for more information.
posted 2/5/08
SINGAPORE AIRLINES TO BEGIN NEW PASSENGER SERVICE
Singapore Airlines announced new passenger service to Moscow, Russia and Singapore. Starting on March 20, 2008, the airline will offer four weekly nonstop flights to Moscow from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with continuing service to Singapore. This historic new route marks the first scheduled passenger flights to Singapore and Moscow. Read more.
posted 1/31/08
RANDY SIM TAKES THE HELM!
Randy Sim was recently elected as president of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Houston (KACCH). The installation dinner was held today where Mayor Bill White was the guest speaker. The KACCH fosters economic development in the Houston area Korean-American business community; promotes trade between Houston and Korea; and provides business networking opportunities. For more information about KACCH, contact Randy Sim at 713-780-0070.
posted 1/28/08
WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE SEMINAR & WORKSHOP, Mind, Body & Spirit
It's not about the size or strength, but attitude and skill. Asia Houston Network, Grandmaster Kim Soo, and the University of Houston hosted today Mind, Body & Spirit, a free women's self-defense seminar and workshop. Participants learned how to use leverage, momentum and vital pressure points against an attacker and how to employ practical, easy-to-learn blocks and strikes. photos.
posted 1/12/08
NEW YEAR RECEPTION
Asia Houston Network today hosted a reception recognizing the local Asian media and introducing the new "Arts of Korea" gallery in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The event was chaired by Randy and Sue Sim, and co-hosted by the Asian American Bar Association and the Asian Press Club of Houston. Those joining the crowd included State Senator John Whitmire, City Council Members Jolanda Jones, James Rodriguez, Peter Brown, Chinese Consul General Qiao Hong, Japanese Consul General Tsutomu Osawa, Melissa King, Alex Chae, Thomas Au, Mimi Dihn, Viet Hoang, Gordon Quan and Miss Korea Texas Diane Yoo. photos.
posted 1/9/08
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