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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

Former President Duterte arrives at the ICC in The Hague

MANILA/THE HAGUE  – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived in the Netherlands today, having been taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He was arrested in Manila on March 11, 2025, upon his arrival … Continue reading Former President Duterte arrives at the ICC in The Hague