UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — UNESCO has officially recognized Malaysia’s Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve as World Heritage Sites, and the nation’s breakfast culture as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability, … Continue reading UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
Netherlands Seizes Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
THE HAGUE – In a rare and forceful intervention, the Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor firm headquartered in the Netherlands, citing “serious governance shortcomings” and threats to Europe’s economic and technological security. The move underscores the … Continue reading Netherlands Seizes Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes 66 km off Manay
MANILA – On the morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 03:34 Philippine time, a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred beneath the sea some 66 kilometres off the town of Manay on the eastern coast of Mindanao. The event … Continue reading Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes 66 km off Manay
German Travel Industry Chief Urges Policy Rethink
BERLIN — The head of Germany’s travel industry association has called for a major policy shift to ease regulatory pressure and restore political stability as the sector grapples with economic headwinds and mounting costs. Speaking before some 500 delegates at … Continue reading German Travel Industry Chief Urges Policy Rethink
PATA Reinforces Cross-Regional Tourism Cooperation
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Asia Travel Association (PATA) reinforced its commitment to cross-regional tourism, as Chief Executive Officer Noor Ahmad Hamid delivered the keynote address at the “Shaping the Future of Japan-EU Travel,” event held at the EU Pavilion … Continue reading PATA Reinforces Cross-Regional Tourism Cooperation