Philippine defence chief calls for lifting of loan cap to fund military modernisation efforts
James Mario Ajero Gilberto Teodoro Jr has urged the Philippine government to boost military modernisation efforts amid territorial disputes with China.
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Philippine EVolution: ‘E-trike’ promise meets supply chain reality as EV industry grows
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr renewed his government’s push for an all-Filipino electric tricycle (e-trike) this week.
Maki charms the Indonesian audience in “Lapor Pak!” appearance
Angelica N. Hall Filipino singer-songwriter Maki recently appeared as a guest on the popular Indonesian comedy-variety show, "Lapor Pak!"
New platform HERDD empowers female leadership in Southeast Asia
Jacinth Banite Over the past years, Southeast Asia has made notable progress in elevating female leadership in multiple sectors of…
Cycling news: Tour de France brings world-class cycling to Asia in Singapore Criterium
Wendellyn Mateo Cycling’s top sprinters converged in Singapore for the Tour de France Singapore Criterium over the weekend, bringing world-class…
Mindoro archaeological finds indicate ancient Philippine seafaring culture
Hyacinth Estrada New archaeological discoveries in Mindoro are reshaping the understanding of early human life in Southeast Asia, positioning the…
EJ Obiena completes pole vault three-peat at Asian Championships
Geoffrey H. Latayan Two-time Filipino Olympian Ernest John Obiena completed a pole vault three-peat at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in…
Southeast Asians bring regional twist to indie video game industry
Bobbie Matias A report last year by creative agency We Are Social and Meltwater, a social and media intelligence company,…
Australia takes on role of Pacific region’s biggest donor
Australia is taking on the role of being the Pacific region’s biggest donor after its Labor government unveiled…
Global community responds to deadly earthquake in Myanmar
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28 with a tremor so powerful that it caused extensive…
Singapore tackles climate change while other nations delay
Hazel Camba Despite numerous global challenges and major economies like the United States scaling back on their climate plans, the…
Vietnam’s birth rate among lowest in Southeast Asia
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam's birth rate currently sits at 1.91 children per woman, ranking it among the five lowest in Southeast…