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Washington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warn
Washington’s policy towards Taiwan is increasingly tied to its relationship with Beijing, according to former American officials who also warn that the war on Iran is weakening US military readiness for a potential…
Police called in, venue blacklist planned after fans abuse coach Wang Hao at WTT China Smash
Chinese table tennis authorities have called in police and announced plans for venue blacklists as they crack down on extreme fan behaviour, after men’s head coach Wang Hao was swarmed and verbally abused by a crowd of…
Dole issues work stoppage order vs The Icon Clinic of ‘Doc Yappy’
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued a work stoppage order against The Icon Clinic of Dr. Eric “Yappy” Yapjuangco on Oct. 7, following concerns about the clinic’s safety and…
SRA classifies entire PH sugar output for domestic market only
BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced on Thursday that the Sugar Board has approved Sugar Order No. 1 classifying 100 percent of the country’s sugar production for Crop Year 2026-2027 as…
No intention to delay execution of power reserve deals — NGCP
MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) pushed back against claims that it failed to execute power reserve deals on time, leading to red and yellow alerts in the Visayas. The country’s…
Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong
He covers a range of global and domestic issues in chat with Steve Forbes at the Forbes Global CEO Conference
Singapore will deepen regional connections as Asean chair in 2027: PM Wong
He covers a range of global and domestic issues in chat with Steve Forbes at the Forbes Global CEO Conference
Hà Nội begins construction on cultural industry centre
The project, located at 17 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Street and 40 Thanh Hà Street, covers a total area of about 3,862sq.m and is expected to create a new multifunctional cultural and creative space in the heart of Hà Nội’s…
Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix: sources close to both sides
KIGALI - Rwanda will host a Formula One (F1) Grand Prix, sources in the government and close to the sport's governing body told Agence France-Presse (AFP) Thursday, marking the first race in decades on the African…
Manila North, South Cemetery schedules, reminders for Undas 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery have released their schedules and reminders for the commemoration of Undas 2026. Many Filipinos are expected to flock to cemeteries to remember…
