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
Jetstar Asia to Shut Down July 31, 500+ jobs lost
SINGAPORE / SYDNEY – Singapore-based Jetstar Asia will cease operations on 31 July, capping two decades in the low-cost arena. Parent company Qantas Group said spiraling supplier prices – some up 200 % – soaring airport fees and “relentless” competition … Continue reading Jetstar Asia to Shut Down July 31, 500+ jobs lost
TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’
BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with on-demand giant Grab to roll out “Tiew Tua Thai Suk Kan Yai Wai Jai Grab – Explore Thailand, Enjoy More, Trust Grab,” a digital-first promotion designed to funnel … Continue reading TAT & Grab Launch ‘Explore Thailand – Trust Grab’
“Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards
NEW YORK / SEOUL — The Broadway transfer of “Maybe Happy Ending,” a bittersweet love story about two obsolete helper-robots in suburban Seoul, clinched six Tony Awards on Sunday night, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book, Best Direction … Continue reading “Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards
China-Laos Railway Breaks Passenger, Freight Records
BEIJING/VIENTIANE – The China-Laos Railway is experiencing a remarkable surge in both passenger and freight traffic in 2025, underscoring its growing role as a “Golden Line” linking China with Southeast Asia. According to the latest data up to May 22, … Continue reading China-Laos Railway Breaks Passenger, Freight Records