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DepEd Eyes Modernized, More Inclusive Scouting Policy as Schools Revisit Rules for Filipino Youth

The Department of Education (DepEd) is moving to modernize the way scouting programs are implemented in Philippine basic education, with a proposed policy aimed at making the system more responsive, inclusive and better aligned with the needs of today's learners. The proposed changes involve the harmonization and revision of the existing DepEd rules governing Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting, which were established more than a decade ago. DepEd's move comes as scouting continues to be viewed as

September 4, 2026

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Eaton Bets Another NT$300 Million on Taiwan’s AI Boom — But the Bigger Story Is What Happens When Data Centers Shift to 800V

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The artificial intelligence boom is creating a new race that has little to do with who builds the fastest chip. It is increasingly about who can deliver enough electricity to keep those chips running. Global power-management giant Eaton Corp is putting another NT$300 million, or roughly US$9.5 million, into Taiwan over the next four years, expanding manufacturing capacity and positioning itself for what could become one of the most consequential infrastructure shifts of the AI

September 4, 2026

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TSMC Is Building Chips at a Record Pace — But the AI Boom Is Still Running Faster Than Its Factories

TAIPEI — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is expanding production at a pace rarely seen in the chip industry, yet even the world’s largest contract chipmaker says it is struggling to build capacity fast enough for the artificial-intelligence boom. TSMC Senior Vice President and Deputy Co-Chief Operating Officer Cliff Hou told executives at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 that demand for advanced chips, packaging and computing infrastructure has accelerated far beyond the patterns the semiconductor in

September 4, 2026

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Oil Prices Surge to 6-Week High as US-Iran Tensions Raise Fresh Fears of Global Supply Shock

LONDON — Oil prices have surged to their highest levels in six weeks as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, escalating threats against Tehran and falling shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz intensify fears of a fresh disruption to global energy supplies. The latest jump has put the oil market back in the spotlight, with traders closely watching whether the conflict remains contained or develops into a broader threat to crude exports from the Middle East. Brent crude

September 4, 2026

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German Companies Face Growing Pressure From Chinese Rivals as Competition Enters a “New Dimension”

BERLIN — German companies are facing a rapidly intensifying challenge from Chinese competitors, with a new survey showing that Chinese firms are no longer competing mainly on low prices but increasingly on technology, quality and innovation. The findings from the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) offer a fresh warning for Europe's biggest economy as German manufacturers confront rising costs at home and increasingly aggressive competitors abroad. The DIHK surveyed around 1,300 Ger

September 4, 2026

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BDO Targets Philippines’ Growing Senior Market With Prime Savers — as 11.4 Million Filipinos Enter Their Golden Years

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is getting older faster than many may realize—and the country’s biggest bank is putting a sharper focus on the financial needs of Filipinos entering retirement. BDO Unibank is highlighting its Prime Savers account, a savings product specifically available to clients aged 60 and above, as millions of Filipino seniors continue working, supporting their families and managing savings that may need to last for decades. The push comes during Grandparents’ Month

September 4, 2026

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Automakers Push Congress to Ban Chinese Cars in the US as National Security Fears Intensify

Industry group representing GM, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others wants lawmakers to act before year-end WASHINGTON — A major US automotive industry group is urging Congress to move quickly on legislation that would permanently block Chinese vehicles, software and key connected-car hardware from the American market, escalating pressure on Washington to confront China's growing influence over the global auto industry. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents major man

September 4, 2026

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Nvidia Bets US$12.93 Billion on Hugging Face — But Keeping AI’s Biggest Open Platform Truly Open May Be the Real Test

Nvidia is making one of its boldest moves yet beyond chips, agreeing to acquire Hugging Face for US$12.93 billion in a deal that could give the semiconductor giant an even deeper position at the center of the global artificial-intelligence ecosystem. But Nvidia is not simply buying another software company. It is buying one of the most important gathering places for the developers, researchers and companies building the next generation of AI. Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang announced the

September 4, 2026

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Singapore–Johor RTS Link Takes Major Step Forward as Woodlands North Station Is Completed

SINGAPORE — The long-awaited Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has moved another step closer to passenger service, with Singapore’s Woodlands North station now officially completed. The milestone, announced by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) on September 4, 2026, comes as the cross-border rail project enters its crucial testing and commissioning phase. The 4km RTS Link will connect Woodlands North in Singapore with Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru, potentially transfo

September 4, 2026

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Man Arrested After Alleged 25,000-Baht Theft on Bangkok-Hong Kong Flight

A routine flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong reportedly turned into a police investigation after a passenger allegedly spotted a man going through another traveller’s bag and taking cash from it. Hong Kong police arrested a 57-year-old Chinese national after the HK Express flight landed at Hong Kong International Airport on September 1, according to multiple reports. The suspected theft involved approximately 25,000 Thai baht, equivalent to roughly HK$5,900–6,000. The man was arrested on suspici

September 4, 2026