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Good Afternoon. Today is Thursday, April 18. We cover the Asian news, culture, and entertainment you need to know in under two minutes!

Kaylynne Truong is The First Vietnamese Woman Drafted to The WNBA.

Sports History: Kaylynne Truong has made history as the first Vietnamese woman to be drafted into the WNBA.

• Truong was chosen as the 21st overall pick by the Washington Mystics for the 2024 season after playing for Gonzaga.

• She is joined by Jaylin Williams, the first Vietnamese NBA player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2022.

🍜 What Dish?: Malaysia Edition 🇲🇾

Japan Experiences A Record Number of Tourists In March

Japan: March saw the highest number of inbound tourists to Japan ever from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Vietnam, India, Germany, and Italy.

• Japan saw over three million foreign visitors in a single month for the first time, according to the National Tourism Organization.

• The two factors that explain this trend: 1) an early cherry blossoms season and 2) a weak yen.

Ghibli Inspired Atmosphere - Moon Over a Serene Lake | 2-Hour Relaxing Music & Nature Sounds

Hey Friend, You’re Invited To The Potluck!!

Introducing the Masala Chai card in Potluck Showdown – a combination of the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the smoothness of milk.

Whether you're on the hunt for a guilt-free indulgence or a tasty twist on dessert, Banana Milk is your go-to sip!

This isn't just a card, it's a celebration of Asian cuisine wrapped in a game night experience.

See this card and all of the others in Potluck Showdown 

Karaoke Power: Level 100 🎤

AI x Japan: OpenAI has opened an office in Japan, introducing a custom GPT-4 model optimized for Japanese.

Velma 2: Max has released the official trailer for "Velma" Season 2, which will consist of 10 new episodes.

Princess Treatment: Disney princesses receive manga-style transformations for the grand opening of the Manga Princess Cafe in Tokyo.

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