US rallies for global support to make ICC irrelevant
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The United States government has reiterated its plan to discredit the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the global…
Economy
ADB report: Growth of developing Asia-Pacific economies stymied by energy crisis
Geoffrey H. Latayan Asia-Pacific's developing nations are expected to experience persisting impacts to their economies beyond energy to fertilizers, other commodity…
Estonia and Ukraine to jointly develop drones for air defence
Wendellyn Mateo Estonia and Ukraine are set to jointly develop drones in a bid to ramp up their air defences.
MPA Singapore, WMU partner up to bolster global maritime education, manpower development
KC Maderia A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and…
Vietnam coffee exports rise but lower prices cut earnings
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam exported about 150,000 tons of coffee worth $552.6 million in June, raising total exports in the first…
Philippine tourism weathers oil price pressures despite shifts in visitor markets
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines has recorded its strongest five-month tourism performance since the pandemic.
Vietnam achieves upper-middle income status: World Bank
Vivien Bernardino Vietnam has successfully achieved its goal of becoming an upper-middle income economy four years earlier than expected.
Malaysia closes cross-border child abuse loophole with new law
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysia has strengthened its safeguards for young people by updating its legislation, so that it applies to incidents…
Vietnam power company’s $2bn 2025 profit sparks debate on possible power price cuts
State utility Vietnam Electricity's (EVN) profit of nearly $2billion in 2025 has raised debate over whether this could…
Vietnam orders review of price adjustments to control inflation
Vietnam's government has directed a review of any adjustments to state-controlled prices, including electricity tariffs, healthcare fees, and…
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to APEC, outlines plans for 2027 hosting
Vietnam has reiterated its strong commitment to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and outlined its vision and…
Vietnam announces cash incentives for women with two children by 35
Vietnam will provide cash incentives to women giving birth to two children before the age of 35 starting…
Kuala Lumpur positioned as Asia’s entertainment hub with 25 top-tier shows in 2026
Kuala Lumpur is set to transform into one of Asia’s most vibrant entertainment hubs next year as Live…
Ilya Espino de Marotta named first woman Panama Canal Administrator
A former engineer is set to become the first woman administrator of Panama Canal after Panamanian President Jose…
Philippines tourism campaign in Palawan shifts focus as rising travel costs affect arrivals
Tourism authorities in the Philippines are intensifying international and domestic marketing efforts for Palawan after visitor arrivals to…
Meta sacks Kenyan firm in AI smart glasses privacy row
Hyacinth Estrada Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has sacked a Kenyan data annotation firm after it was…
World Bank approves funding to boost women’s employment in Tajikistan
Hazel Camba The World Bank on Friday approved a new grant aimed at creating more jobs for women in Tajikistan…
More than half of nations restrict press freedom, report finds
The landscape for journalism and press freedom has deteriorated to its worst point in 25 years, according to…
Solar-powered boat signals shift in eco-tourism transport in Philippine province
A student-built solar-powered pump boat is being trialled in one of the Philippines’ most visited eco-tourism sites.
Meta, Microsoft to lay off workers amid AI push
Meta Platforms and Microsoft have announced massive layoffs as part of the tech companies’ efforts to increase investments…
United States ramps up pressure on Nicaragua with fresh sanctions
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The United States has intensified pressure on Nicaragua by imposing fresh sanctions on the two sons of the…
Malaysia rejects unilateral moves on Strait of Malacca, upholds four-nation pact
Malaysia has outlined a clear and consistent approach to managing the Strait of Malacca, emphasising that no single…
LIV Golf at crossroads: Funding rumours swirl as future hangs in balance
The world of professional golf is once again gripped by uncertainty, as persistent rumours suggest that LIV Golf,…
MUBI CEO reveals platform lost over 200,000 subscribers in 2025
Lucia Caporalini Arthouse streaming platform MUBI lost over 200,000 subscribers following a PR controversy that tainted the website’s reputation in…