Music & ConcertsPhilippines
Xonara names official fan community Xora
The seven-member girl group says the name honours Tandang Sora and draws on the Japanese word for sky.
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Sivasangari wins Silicon Valley Open and targets Platinum breakthrough
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Islamic finance holds 48 per cent share of Malaysia’s financial assets
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EconomyIndonesia
Indonesia launches fuel oversight programme targeting 3,679 stations
The initiative will recruit university graduates to monitor distribution, with applications open from 23 October to 1 November 2026.
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Music & ConcertsPhilippines
Xonara names official fan community Xora
The seven-member girl group says the name honours Tandang Sora and draws on the Japanese word for sky.
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HeritageIndonesia
Indonesia expects 1,038 intangible heritage designations in 2026
The Culture Ministry received 1,534 proposals from 38 provinces, with 550 recommended for designation by October.