Philippines: Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes
MANILA – A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck late Tuesday near the central Philippine coast, triggering structural collapse, fires and multiple casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) located the quake roughly 10 km below sea level, just west of Palompon and … Continue reading Philippines: Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes
Romantic Riverside Retreat in Chiang Mai: NA NIRAND
By ASEAN TODAY Staff Writer CHIANG MAI – Chiang Mai has long been known for its laid-back atmosphere, cultural richness, and the promise of a slower pace compared to Bangkok. In recent years, the city has also developed a sophisticated … Continue reading Romantic Riverside Retreat in Chiang Mai: NA NIRAND
Apple Accelerates Global Transition to e-SIM only
CUPERTINO – Apple has issued mandatory training for its employees and authorized resellers across the European Union, requiring completion by September 5 ahead of the company’s highly anticipated “Awe-Dropping” event on September 9, 2025. This move strongly suggests that the … Continue reading Apple Accelerates Global Transition to e-SIM only
Hotels Sue Booking.com over ‘Best-Price’ Clauses
AMSTERDAM – More than 10,000 hotels across Europe have joined a landmark class-action lawsuit against Booking.com. They accuse the platform of imposing best-price (rate-parity) clauses for two decades—agreements that prevented hotels from offering lower prices on their own websites or … Continue reading Hotels Sue Booking.com over ‘Best-Price’ Clauses
Record Heatwave Roasts Northern Vietnam
HANOI/TAM DAO — Northern Vietnam is enduring an intense heatwave, with 17 weather stations across seven provinces reporting record-breaking August temperatures, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported today. Temperatures peaked on August 3 and 4, with the Hanoi heat reaching … Continue reading Record Heatwave Roasts Northern Vietnam