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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

Thailand’s Tourism Reboot: 2025 Revival Plan

CHIANG MAI –  Facing a notable downturn in international arrivals and shifting traveler behaviors, the Thai government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched a comprehensive strategy to reboot its tourism sector at this year’s Thailand Travel Mart Plus … Continue reading Thailand’s Tourism Reboot: 2025 Revival Plan

Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, is calling on more hotels nationwide to support the local durian industry by creating durian-friendly spaces for guests. Speaking at the World Durian Championship 2025 held at Bangi … Continue reading Minister Urges Hotels to Embrace the ‘King of Fruits’

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts

KUALA LUMPUR – The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) concluded in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday with a joint communiqué reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and regional centrality, while balancing relations amid global power rivalries, particularly with China and Russia. … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts

Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion

NEW DELHI – A preliminary investigation into the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has revealed critical cockpit confusion moments before the aircraft lost power and crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London. The report, … Continue reading Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion