HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean race to win Philippine submarine deal
James Mario Ajero Two of South Korea's top defence firms are in close competition once more to build the Philippines' first-ever…
2026
ASEAN pushes for more funding in clean energy, digital infrastructure
Elan Castanares The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has issued a unified call for increased investments in clean energy,…
Venice Film Festival opens its glitzy 2026 edition
Lucia Caporalini September 2, 2026 marks the beginning of the Venice International Film Festival, an edition that promises exciting premieres…
Kai Sotto’s NBA dream refuses to die as Tim Cone hints at Miami connections
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez After Kai Sotto helped Gilas Pilipinas complete a home sweep of Jordan and Iran in the FIBA World…
‘Project Hail Mary’ VR game promises a “Rocky” journey among the stars
Mary Mae Balasanos Box office hit 'Project Hail Mary' will return to screens as a virtual and mixed-reality game, where players…
Apple names John Ternus as new CEO, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure
Hazel Camba Tech giant Apple announced John Ternus as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 September, succeeding Tim…
ILO, EU urge Philippine maritime authorities to enforce seafarer protection laws
Geoffrey H. Latayan The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU) have called on the Philippine government, regulators and…
Wrestling news: The New Level nab Trios gold at ‘All In’ AEW debut
John Christopher Aquino The New Level shook the wrestling world as they debuted in All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) biggest show of…
Japan to fund portable water units as quake recovery exposes gaps
Kamille Q. Cabreza The Japanese government is actively seeking ways to restore clean water to disaster-stricken communities following the recent earthquake…
Music news: BINI, HANA, 4EVE to share stage for Asia Pop Girl Fest 2027
Levi Mora Three of Asia’s biggest girl groups are coming together for a cross-border concert series celebrating the best of…
PAGCOR to launch app to regulate illegal platforms, protect players
The Philippines will roll out a mobile application before the end of the year aimed at steering online…
Mask up! Smoke from Indonesia forest fire reaches Philippines Metro
While the toxic haze from forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia has been lingering in Malaysian Borneo and Singapore…
Vietnam’s nationwide campaign recovers over 1,700 war martyrs remains
Diana Mae Y. Cleto More than 1,700 remains of fallen soldiers have been recovered in Vietnam as part of a nationwide campaign…
South Korea further weighs in on creating its ‘green corridors’
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The South Korean government is in full force in establishing green corridors after unveiling further legislative steps ahead…
Justice finally served: Tupac Shakur murder case ends in conviction three decades later
Rosemarie Zamora After 30 years, Tupac Shakur has finally gotten his justice after murder suspect Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a…
Naomi Osaka pays homage to ‘trailblazer’ NBA icon Allen Iverson in 2026 US Open first round
Japanese women's singles tennis star and two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka paid a heart-touching tribute to former…
Gaming news: Netflix gets first look at GTA 6 as Rockstar wanted
“Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” premiered on Netflix on August 27, giving subscribers an in-depth preview…
Philippines selects contender for inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Bobbie Matias The Filipino people have spoken — 'Sobra-Sobra' ('Too Much') by CARMELLE will represent the Philippines at the first-ever…
Thailand, Canada secure spots at LA28 Olympics women’s volleyball
Ren Azrack Escosio The women's teams of Thailand and Canada are both heading to Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Olympics…
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival brings in $20m for women, girls
Angelica N. Hall Olivia Rodrigo's debut festival, Daisy Chain Fields, has raised US$20 million for nonprofits supporting women and girls.
Panama Canal confirms new transit plan for all vessels amid low water levels
The Panama Canal Authority has confirmed a more flexible approach to accommodating reservations in its Neopanamax booking system.
Cycling news: La Roja up for grabs after shocking exit of Tadej Pogačar in La Vuelta 2026
Wendellyn Mateo Tadej Pogačar’s bid to grab his first La Vuelta title was cut short prematurely after he went down…
K-pop news: ITZY’s Chaeryeong set for solo debut in November
Carmela Calling ITZY member Chaeryeong is officially preparing to step into the spotlight as a solo artist, with JYP Entertainment…
Travel guide: Top things to do in Hamburg
Eleni Poulios The German city Hamburg, known as Hansestadt (Hanseatic) Hamburg amongst Germans, is probably most known for the major…