Packed trains, drinking: Japanese impatient over virus steps
Tokyo, May 7, 2021 — Trains packed with commuters returning to work after a weeklong national holiday. Frustrated young people drinking in the streets...
US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
Washington DC, May 6, 2021 — The Biden administration on Wednesday joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to help...
Facebook board upholds Trump suspension
San Francisco, May 5, 2021 — Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook. The social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board has voted to uphold...
Despite business warnings, GOP moves ahead with voting bills
Austin, May 5, 2021 — Republican lawmakers around the country are pressing ahead with efforts to tighten voting laws, despite growing warnings from business...
US birth rate drops to lowest in over 40 years as pandemic-led stress rises
Washington DC, May 5, 2021 - Americans had the lowest number of babies in more than four decades last year, mirroring a slump in...
Myanmar’s unity government forms defense force against junta
Yangon, May 5, 2021 - Myanmar’s National Unity Government, set up by opponents of army rule, said on Wednesday it had formed a “people’s...
Gov. Kemp signed 2 bills to boost Georgia teacher-training programs
Atlanta, May 4, 2021 - Gov. Kemp signed a series of bills to improve Georgia teacher-training programs.
“In an unprecedented school year, I join all...
Bee Nguyen to run for Georgia’s Secretary of State
Atlanta, May 4, 2021 - Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen announced Tuesday that she's running for secretary of state in 2022 to counteract efforts...
The Asian American Foundation launches to improve AAPI advocacy, power, and representation across American...
Washington DC, May 3, 2021 - The Asian American Foundation ("TAAF") today announced its launch as a convener, incubator, and funder for the Asian...
2021 GAT 25 Most Influential Asian Americans in Georgia
It's that time of the year where Georgia Asian Times recognizes the 25 Asian Americans Pacific Islander individuals who have make an impact in...
