Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
JAKARTA/WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump confirmed on July 22 that the US and the Philippines have reached a trade agreement following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The deal stipulates a 19% tariff on Philippine exports to the … Continue reading Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions
HONG KONG – On July 20, Typhoon Wipha struck Hong Kong as a Category 10 storm with gusts up to 167 km/h, heavy rainfall, and powerful waves. Authorities reported over 450 fallen trees, more than 250 people sought shelter, and 26 hospitalized … Continue reading Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions
Berlin: Philippine Ambassador Celebrates Independence Day
BERLIN – On July 2, 2025, the Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted a commemorative reception at the Waldorf Astoria in celebration of the 127th anniversary of Philippine independence. Ambassador Irene Susan B. Natividad welcomed a distinguished gathering of local and … Continue reading Berlin: Philippine Ambassador Celebrates Independence Day
Philippines: Multiple Airlines Expand Flight Connections
MANILA – Faster and More Convenient Access Reflects the Country’s Rise as a Top Southeast Asian Destination. Several international airlines are significantly expanding their connections to the Philippines this year, offering travelers faster and more attractive options. These developments also highlight … Continue reading Philippines: Multiple Airlines Expand Flight Connections
Philippines Celebrates 127th Independence Day
MANILA – The Philippines marke its 127th Independence Day on June 12th, commemorating the nation’s declaration of sovereignty from Spanish colonial rule in 1898. The celebration, known as Araw ng Kalayaan, is observed across the country with official ceremonies, a civil-military … Continue reading Philippines Celebrates 127th Independence Day
ASEAN Intensifies Focus on Myanmar Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR – In a renewed attempt to revive its faltering peace initiative, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will convene two high-level meetings next week focused exclusively on the ongoing civil war in Myanmar. This move comes ahead … Continue reading ASEAN Intensifies Focus on Myanmar Crisis
New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
SINGAPORE — A powerful regional coalition was officially launched yesterday in Singapore to bolster ocean-impact start-ups across the Asia-Pacific, signaling a new era of sustainable innovation in one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. The 1,000 Ocean Startups APAC Coalition—a … Continue reading New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
MINDANAO/MANILA – On Easter Sunday, the southern Philippine island of Mindanao was shaken by multiple earthquakes. The strongest quake registered a magnitude of 5.9 and struck at 12:11 a.m. local time, approximately 51 kilometers west of the coastal town of … Continue reading Earthquakes shake Mindanao on Easter Sunday
Over 240,000 Cyberattacks Target Thai Businesses
BANGKOK – Thailand has emerged as the most targeted country in Southeast Asia for financial phishing attacks, as cybercriminals exploit the region’s rapidly expanding digital economy. A report by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed that Thai businesses faced more than … Continue reading Over 240,000 Cyberattacks Target Thai Businesses
Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records
SINGAPORE – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest … Continue reading Singapore: International Arrivals Set to Break Records