Sri Lanka’s SEC, CSE to hold multiple forums in Australia from August 17-20 to attract investors
KC Maderia The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), together with the…
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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,…
Vietnam’s domestic sectors struggle with labor shortages
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam's seafood and garment industries are facing labor shortages despite higher wages, highlighting challenges as the Southeast Asian…
Jakarta becomes latest Southeast Asian city to welcome Cong Ca Phe
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Jakarta is set to join the growing list of Southeast Asian cities hosting a branch of Hanoi-founded coffee…
Solar panels on UK balconies: The energy revolution we have been waiting for?
Emily Hodson Solar power is finally moving from rooftops to shelves. From August 27 2026, plug-in balcony solar panels will…
Philippine Coast Guard warns residents of potential debris from China’s rocket
James Mario Ajero Fisherfolk, boat operators, and coastal communities in Cagayan, Philippines, were urged to stay clear of two designated sea…
LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia 76ers boosts economy as agent hints at longer career
Jheruleene Anne Ramos NBA superstar LeBron James may extend his playing career by several more seasons after signing with the Philadelphia…
Food, transport costs drive significant price surge in Sri Lanka
Maybelene Marcelino Sri Lanka's latest inflation surge is being fuelled by steep increases in everyday essentials, with household budgets stretched…
Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel blasts US amid fresh sanctions
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel has sharply criticised the United States as Washington stepped up pressure on the Caribbean…
Vietnam orders fuel supply inspections amid localized diesel shortages
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has instructed local authorities to inspect fuel supplies after some petrol retailers…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr seeks tax relief for middle-class Filipinos in 2026 SONA
Angelica N. Hall Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged Congress to pass measures that would ease the tax burden on middle-class…
Philippine president backs nuclear energy agenda
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the time may be ripe to explore nuclear energy to solve…
Warner Bros. and Paramount delay merger until 2027
Liam McLaughlan Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance have postponed their proposed merger until June 2027 after a series of…
IOM, KSrelief sign deal to improve Rohingya response in Bangladesh
Ren Azrack Escosio The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) agreed…
Prosecutors win access to Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial records
Rosemarie Zamora After a months-long fight that began in the House, the Senate impeachment court on Monday approved subpoenas for…
Philippines overtakes Singapore for ASEAN’s highest electricity costs
The Philippines now has the highest residential electricity rate in Southeast Asia, overtaking Singapore.
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…
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
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
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
The Philippines has recorded its strongest five-month tourism performance since the pandemic.
Vietnam achieves upper-middle income status: World Bank
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
Malaysia has strengthened its safeguards for young people by updating its legislation, so that it applies to incidents…