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Business

CJ CheilJedang Opens Singapore Technical Hub as K-Food Giant Targets Asia-Pacific Flavor Market

SEOUL — CJ CheilJedang is taking its global food-ingredient ambitions deeper into Asia-Pacific with a new technical center in Singapore, putting customized flavor technology at the heart of its next overseas growth push. The Korean food and biotechnology giant announced September 7 that it has opened a Global Technical Center at Singapore's Biopolis research hub, creating a regional base for its Taste Solutions business. The facility officially opened on September 1, with representatives from

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Politics

Singapore Is Reviewing Political Salaries Again — But What Could Change for the PM, Ministers and MPs?

Singapore is set to put one of its most closely watched and controversial issues back under the spotlight: how much the country pays its political leaders and parliamentarians. The salaries of Singapore's political office holders and Members of Parliament have remained unchanged since the current framework took effect in 2011. But an independent committee has completed a new review, and the government is now preparing to reveal its response and bring the issue before Parliament. Prime Minister

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s 500-Year-Old Whale-Hunting Tradition Is Disappearing—And a New Generation May Decide Its Fate

LAMALERA, Indonesia — On the remote island of Lembata in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, an extraordinary tradition has survived for centuries: fishermen setting out in small wooden boats to hunt whales using little more than hand-crafted equipment and generations-old knowledge. But the future of the practice is increasingly uncertain. For the people of Lamalera, traditional whale hunting is not primarily a commercial industry. It has historically been part of a subsistence economy an

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Lifestyle

Seoul to Host 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business as Germany Deepens Its Asia-Pacific Push

SEOUL — Seoul is preparing to become a major meeting point for German and Asia-Pacific business leaders as the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2026) arrives in the South Korean capital from October 29 to 31, 2026. The high-level conference will be held at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, business representatives and experts from Germany and across the Asia-Pacific region. Organizers describe the APK as the leading

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Business

Huawei Just Unveiled a Powerful New Foldable — But Xiaomi and Apple Are About to Make the Smartphone War Even Bigger

The Chinese technology giant introduced the Mate XT2 on Monday, September 7, featuring an advanced dual-fold design that expands into a tablet-sized display. The launch comes at a critical moment for Huawei, which is working to protect its strong position in China's premium smartphone market as rivals Xiaomi and Apple prepare major new product moves. Huawei's New Mate XT2 Brings Major Upgrades According to Reuters, Huawei's latest Mate XT2 is powered by the company's new Kirin 9050 Pro proce

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Philippines

PH Races to Seal Tax Deals With Oman, Singapore Before 2026 Ends—Here’s What Could Change for Investors

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is moving to close two major tax treaty efforts with Oman and Singapore before the end of 2026, as the Marcos administration intensifies its push to make the country more attractive to foreign investors and strengthen its network of international tax agreements. Finance Assistant Secretary Euvimil Nina R. Asuncion said the Philippines is targeting the conclusion of negotiations with Oman within the year, while also pushing to finish the renegotiation of its

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Politics

Iran’s New Gulf ‘Restricted Zone’ Could Change Everything — But What Happens to Ships That Enter?

DUBAI — Iran says it will announce a new restricted maritime zone in the Gulf in the coming days, raising fresh concerns over shipping and energy supplies around the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the United States continue to escalate. Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council, said the planned zone would extend from areas affected by what Tehran describes as a U.S. blockade into parts of the Gulf. According to Iranian state media, any ves

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Lifestyle

2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival to Transform Gwanghwamun Square Into a Celebration of Hanbok and Korean Traditional Music

SEOUL — Gwanghwamun Square is set to become a showcase of Korea’s traditional fashion, music and culture as the 2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival takes place September 11–12. Hosted by Jongno District and the Jongno Cultural Foundation, this year’s 11th festival will center on the theme “Hanbok × Gugak,” combining the visual beauty of traditional Korean clothing with the sound and energy of Gugak, Korea’s traditional music. The festival’s slogan is “Wearing Our Attire, Embracing Our Music.” The fest

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Business

From a Cebu Fruit Stand to AI for Autism: Meet the 5 Filipino MSME Heroes Who Just Made Business History

MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino entrepreneurs whose businesses are making an impact in retail, education, employment, agriculture and technology have been named the inaugural winners of the DITO BizBayani Awards, putting the spotlight on the people behind some of the country’s most inspiring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The recognition came after a 10-week nationwide search that attracted more than 500 nominations, with the field eventually narrowed to 25 finalists and five

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Philippines

₱300-MILLION BOOST EYED FOR BUKIDNON AIRPORT — BUT WILL THIS FINALLY GET THE LONG-DELAYED PROJECT OFF THE GROUND?

MANILA — The Marcos administration is proposing an additional ₱300 million under the 2027 national budget to push the completion of the long-awaited Bukidnon Airport in Don Carlos, with the government now targeting the facility for completion and eventual operations in 2027. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto inspected the ongoing airport construction in Barangay Maraymaray, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on September 4 and reiterated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to finish the project. The p

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