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Business

Farrer Park MRT Toilet Sparks Online Backlash Over “Too-Narrow” Urinal Layout

A public toilet at Singapore’s Farrer Park MRT station has become the center of an unexpected online debate after commuters questioned the unusually narrow space between two rows of facing urinals. The issue gained wider attention after photos of the men’s toilet circulated online, prompting sanitation advocate and World Toilet Organization founder Jack Sim to visit the station himself to verify the layout. The controversy has now reached the station operator: SBS Transit says it is reviewing

September 3, 2026

Business

CapitaLand Cuts About 90 Singapore Jobs — But the Bigger Restructuring Story Goes Beyond Layoffs

SINGAPORE — CapitaLand Investment has retrenched about 90 employees in Singapore so far in 2026, cutting roughly 4% of its local workforce as the real estate investment manager reshapes its organisation — even as its latest financial results show rising profits and continued hiring for selected roles. The Singapore-headquartered company confirmed the job cuts on Thursday, September 3, saying they were part of organisational changes following a periodic review of its structure and were intended

September 3, 2026

Philippines

DMCI Mining Nears 3 Million Tons of Nickel Ore—But Its Bigger Palawan Bet Is Just Getting Started

MANILA, Philippines — DMCI Mining Corp. is closing in on its ambitious 3 million wet metric ton (WMT) nickel ore production target for 2026, powered by strong output from Zambales and the rapid ramp-up of its Long Point operation in Palawan. DMCI Mining president and chief operating officer Tulsi Das Reyes said the company is confident it can reach the target despite seasonal weather disruptions that could temporarily affect shipments. The company’s latest figures show just how quickly product

September 3, 2026

Business

PAL’s Fourth A350-1000 Has Landed — But Its Bigger Fleet Gamble Is Only Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines has added another flagship aircraft to its rapidly expanding long-haul fleet, welcoming its fourth Airbus A350-1000 as the flag carrier prepares for a much bigger international growth push. The newly delivered aircraft, registered RP-C3513, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on September 2, 2026, after flying from Airbus’ delivery center in Toulouse, France. Reports said the aircraft touched down at around 7:22 p.m. The arrival brings PAL an

September 3, 2026

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P100 Million Released to Transform Baguio’s Historic Maharlika Complex

BAGUIO CITY — A major facelift is coming to one of Baguio City’s most recognizable commercial landmarks after the Office of the President released ₱100 million for the rehabilitation of the Maharlika Livelihood Complex. The funding is expected to accelerate the city's efforts to modernize the decades-old trading center while preserving its role as a livelihood hub for small businesses and entrepreneurs. From aging complex to modern livelihood hub The Maharlika Livelihood Complex sits at the

September 3, 2026

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Cardinal Joseph Zen Loses Appeal in Hong Kong Over 612 Protest Relief Fund

HONG KONG — Retired Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen and four other trustees of Hong Kong's now-defunct 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund have lost their appeal against convictions for failing to register the fund under the city's Societies Ordinance. The Court of Appeal on September 3, 2026, upheld the convictions, rejecting the argument that the fund was simply a charitable trust rather than a society subject to registration requirements. The five trustees were each fined HK$4,000 (about US$510) in 20

September 3, 2026

Business

Trump’s New $1 Coin Is Now on Sale — But It Looks More Valuable Than It Really Is

A new U.S. $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait has officially gone on sale, turning a piece of everyday American currency into one of the country’s most closely watched numismatic releases of 2026. The 2026 Semiquincentennial President Donald J. Trump $1 Coin was released by the U.S. Mint on September 2 as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The coin features Trump on the “heads” side and the Great Seal of the United States on the “tails” side. But there is

September 3, 2026

Politics

Iran Strikes U.S. Targets Across the Gulf as Trump Threatens More Attacks—Then Kuwait Sounds the Alarm

TEHRAN — The Iran-U.S. conflict has entered another dangerous phase, with Tehran launching missiles and drones toward U.S. military positions and allied locations across the Middle East after a new wave of American strikes on Iran. The latest escalation has put Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq's Kurdistan region on heightened alert while intensifying fears that the conflict could spread across the Gulf. The escalation followed U.S. strikes on Iranian military position

September 3, 2026

Philippines

Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge Hits ₱331.59 Billion — But the Biggest Cost Threat May Still Be Ahead

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Philippines’ ambitious plan to permanently connect Panay, Guimaras and Negros by road has reached a crucial milestone — but the race to build the massive bridge network may now be as much about controlling its cost as completing the engineering. The estimated price of the Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Island Bridges Project has climbed to ₱331.59 billion, and regional economic officials are warning that additional delays could push expenses even higher as inflation,

September 3, 2026

Business

40th Negros Trade Fair Brings 178 Brands to Metro Manila as ‘Bútlak’ Celebrates Four Decades of Negrense Resilience

MANILA, Philippines — Four decades after it began as a small gathering of local producers during one of Negros’ most difficult economic periods, the Negros Trade Fair is returning to Metro Manila for its biggest milestone yet. The 40th edition, themed “Bútlak,” will run from September 22 to 27, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura, Taguig, bringing together 178 brands representing food, fashion, furniture, crafts, art, home products, tourism, and other creative industries from the Negr

September 3, 2026