UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition: New alliance launched to facilitate decarbonisation
Geoffrey H. Latayan A new alliance of shipowners, fuel suppliers and maritime technology developers in the United Kingdom was launched on…
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Lawmaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez arrested in hospital after cardiovascular event
KC Maderia Former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was arrested on Monday night, September…
France, South Korea pledge EUR1bn to back indie cinema as Macron, Lee raise alarm over AI in films
Rosemarie Zamora France and South Korea have vowed to invest a combined EUR1 billion to support independent filmmaking, as French…
The Philippines invites Filipino-Americans to tour homeland in 2027
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Registration is now open for the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour: Winter Escapade Edition. The Philippine government’s…
UAE, Saudi Arabia plan to build oil storage facilities in Philippines
James Mario Ajero A Philippine government official revealed that two Gulf nations have offered to shoulder the costs of constructing oil…
Bolivia’s diesel crisis drags on as farmers rally for solution
Kamille Q. Cabreza The search for a solution to the diesel crisis is far from over in Bolivia, as hundreds of…
France first to impose levy targeting ultra-fast fashion
Jheruleene Anne Ramos France became the first country to impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items starting September 1 as part…
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…
Panama Canal confirms new transit plan for all vessels amid low water levels
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The Panama Canal Authority has confirmed a more flexible approach to accommodating reservations in its Neopanamax booking system.
Sri Lanka tourism faces $3.5bn revenue gap as growth trails government target
The tourism industry in Sri Lanka is expected to fall well short of the government's ambitious revenue targets,…
Experts blame war and climate change for uptick in global port congestion
Ports worldwide have been experiencing increasing strain on their capacity, primarily linked to ongoing conflicts and incidental events.
Taiwan eyes $6 billion budget for military drones as tensions with China heighten
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is urging lawmakers to approve a six-year, $6.6 billion special military budget aimed at…
Philippine defence chief calls for lifting of loan cap to fund military modernisation efforts
Gilberto Teodoro Jr has urged the Philippine government to boost military modernisation efforts amid territorial disputes with China.
Philippine EVolution: ‘E-trike’ promise meets supply chain reality as EV industry grows
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr renewed his government’s push for an all-Filipino electric tricycle (e-trike) this week.
Australian forum highlights investment opportunities available through Port City Colombo
Investment opportunities offered through Port City Colombo were highlighted at the “Invest Sri Lanka” Investor Forum held on…
Global grain trade hit hardest by worsening Black Sea attacks according to data
A report was recently published revealing the direct consequences of the spiraling conflict in the Black Sea on…
Shein to make highly-anticipated debut on Hong Kong stock exchange
Maybelene Marcelino Shein, the world-renowned fast-fashion retailer, is set to make its long-awaited debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,…
Sri Lanka sets sights on Australian standards of prosperity and liberty
Sri Lanka aims to achieve the same levels of personal freedom, legal fairness, and economic opportunity found in…
Italy’s Leonardo offers customised 32 Eurofighter jets to Philippines
Italian defense company Leonardo confirmed it has offered to produce the next multi-role fighter jet, pitching its Eurofighter…
US links national security to lease sale for Pacific seabed mining
A monumental decision for massive seabed mining in the Pacific region by the United States is set to…
Vietnam sees strong growth in rooftop solar adoption
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Rooftop solar is expanding rapidly across Vietnam, particularly in the country's northern region. More than 13,000 customers have…
Taiwan to propose record defence budget for 2027
Angelica N. Hall The Taiwan government will propose a record $35.2 billion defence spending for 2027, following the approval of its…
Sri Lanka’s SEC, CSE to hold multiple forums in Australia from August 17-20 to attract investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the…
Vietnam’s VinSpace turns to SpaceX for maiden satellite mission
Vivien Bernardino Vietnamese startup VinSpace JSC is sending its first satellites to orbit with the help of Elon Musk’s SpaceX,…