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Asia

Thailand’s Criminal Court Sounds Alarm as Online Crime Surges — 700,000 Illegal URLs Blocked

Thailand is stepping up its legal fight against online crime as the country’s Criminal Court brings police, prosecutors, financial authorities, banks and digital agencies together to confront a rapidly evolving threat. The warning comes as technology-related crime continues to become more sophisticated, with criminals exploiting fast digital payments, fake identities, fraudulent websites and “mule” bank accounts to move stolen money quickly. At a September 2 forum in Bangkok, the Criminal Cour

September 4, 2026

Philippines

LAPU-LAPU GETS A NEW WATER SOURCE—BUT THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU — A new source of potable water is now flowing into Lapu-Lapu City, marking another major step in Cebu's efforts to strengthen its water security amid rising demand and mounting pressure on groundwater resources. The development involves desalinated water from Isla Mactan Cordova Corp. (IMCC), a subsidiary of Vivant Water, which has begun entering the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) distribution system. The initial supply stands at 5,000 cubic meters per day, or 5

September 4, 2026

Business

Seating Collapse Halts Asanee-Wasan Farewell Concert in Thailand — Fans Left Furious as Final Show Is Rescheduled

BANGKOK, Thailand — What was supposed to be an emotional farewell to two of Thailand’s most celebrated rock musicians was abruptly thrown into chaos after a temporary elevated seating structure partially collapsed during the opening night of the Asanee-Wasan farewell concert at IMPACT Arena. The incident forced organizers to halt the September 2 performance and reschedule the affected show, turning what was meant to be the beginning of a six-show farewell run into an unexpected safety crisis.

September 4, 2026

Asia

Woman Duped by Fake MAS Officer Into Handing Over S$20,000 in Jewellery in Singapore Scam

A sophisticated impersonation scam in Singapore has left a woman about S$20,000 poorer after fraudsters allegedly convinced her that her personal details had been used in a criminal case. Singapore Police said the victim first received an unsolicited call from someone claiming to represent YouTrip. She was shown a purported insurance policy carrying her name and NRIC number and, believing it to be genuine, asked for the policy to be cancelled. She was then connected to another person claiming

September 4, 2026

Uncategorized

Singapore Haze Crisis Deepens as PSI Crosses 100 — And Indonesia’s Fires Could Make It Worse

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s haze situation has entered a more serious phase, with air quality in the central region crossing into the unhealthy range as fires continue to burn across parts of Indonesia and dry conditions persist across Southeast Asia. The National Environment Agency (NEA) recorded a 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading of 101 in central Singapore at 7am on Friday, September 4, pushing the area into the unhealthy band of 101 to 200. The reading later climbed to 103. Othe

September 4, 2026

Asia

Kamphaeng Phet School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Student Faces 4 Charges After Gunfire Erupts on Campus

A school shooting in Thailand has triggered renewed concerns over student safety and gun access after a 14-year-old student allegedly brought a handgun onto a school campus in Kamphaeng Phet and opened fire. Police have now filed four charges against the Grade 9 student, according to Thai PBS reporting published September 3. The charges include attempted premeditated murder, illegal possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm in a public area without permission, and firing a gun in a community

September 4, 2026

Business

Queenstown Resident Opens Lift Door to Shocking Discovery — Faeces Found Smeared Inside HDB Lift

A routine trip home turned into an unpleasant surprise for a Queenstown resident after she was warned that something had been left inside the lift at her HDB block. Queena Ong, 26, said the incident happened at about 11.30pm on Aug. 31 at Block 160 Mei Ling Street. A neighbour reportedly stopped her from using the lift and warned her that someone had defecated inside. Instead of simply walking away, Ong became curious and later returned with one of her younger sisters to see what had happened.

September 4, 2026

Japan

Japan’s Yen Suddenly Surges as Tokyo Warns Currency Traders — But the Real Trigger May Not Be Intervention

TOKYO — Japan has put global currency traders back on notice after its top foreign-exchange official issued another warning over volatile market moves, sending the dollar lower against the yen and reviving speculation that Tokyo could once again step directly into the market. But behind the dramatic move in the Japanese currency is a potentially bigger story: investors are increasingly betting that the Bank of Japan may soon raise interest rates again, giving the yen something government interv

September 4, 2026

Business

Thailand’s Retirees Lose Billions to Call-Centre Scams as Criminal Gangs Target Life Savings

Thailand’s retirees are increasingly becoming prime targets for sophisticated call-centre and online scam networks, with new police data revealing that victims aged 60 and above have lost more than 3.15 billion baht in reported losses during the first eight months of 2026. The figures, released by Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, show just how financially devastating scams can be for older victims. Between January 1 and August 31, authorities recorded 221,626 online crime complaint

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Cebu’s Power Supply Is Running Out of Room—And Gov. Pam Is Calling an Energy Summit

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu is confronting a growing power-supply challenge as recurring rotational brownouts and thin reserves put pressure on households, businesses and the province’s plans for economic expansion. Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has called for an urgent meeting with power suppliers and energy-sector officials and announced a Cebu Energy Summit on October 7, 2026, seeking both immediate measures and longer-term solutions to the province’s electricity needs. The move came as the

September 4, 2026