Category: Asia

Philippines

PNP to Add 2,000 New Patrolmen, Patrolwomen in 2027 — Here’s What Applicants Need to Know

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos looking to join the Philippine National Police could get another opportunity in 2027, with the government setting aside nearly P700 million for the hiring of 2,000 additional patrolmen and patrolwomen nationwide. The proposed allocation is included in the government's 2027 national budget, which also provides substantially higher funding for the PNP's personnel costs, welfare programs and operational capabilities. The Department of Budget and Manage

September 7, 2026

Sport

Audi Challenges Tsunoda’s Italian GP Result — Could One FIA Decision Cost Him His Championship Point?

MONZA, Italy — Audi has launched a challenge against the FIA’s decision not to penalize Yuki Tsunoda at the Italian Grand Prix, opening the possibility that the final points position at Monza could still change. The German manufacturer has formally notified the FIA of its intention to appeal after Racing Bulls driver Tsunoda finished 10th and claimed the final championship point. Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg crossed the line immediately behind him in 11th and 12th, leaving the t

September 7, 2026

Business

Robinsons Land Lands Major KMC Solutions Deal—Why This 9,800-Sqm Expansion Matters for Philippine Offices

MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is strengthening its position in the Philippine office market after securing a major lease deal with flexible-workspace and business-services provider KMC Solutions. KMC Solutions is set to occupy 9,800 square meters across four floors at GBF Center 1, further expanding its presence within Robinsons Land's office portfolio. Business Inquirer reported the agreement as a significant addition to KMC's footprint in the developer's properties. But th

September 7, 2026

Philippines

25 Minors Listed as OVP, DepEd Confidential Fund Payees — Then PSA Found Something Even More Troubling

MANILA, Philippines — Questions surrounding the controversial confidential funds of Vice President Sara Duterte deepened Monday after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) told the Senate impeachment court that 25 names appearing in the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) payee records corresponded to minors in civil registry records. The revelation came on the 22nd day of Duterte’s impeachment trial, where PSA Assistant National Statistician Marizza Grand

September 7, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Air Turned Unhealthy — Now Hundreds of Vulnerable Residents Are Getting Emergency Support

SINGAPORE — As heat and haze raise fresh concerns across Singapore, the Singapore Red Cross is expanding its support for vulnerable residents, with air purifiers, care packs and electricity bill assistance expected to reach about 700 people in the first phase of its enhanced response. The move comes after Singapore's air quality recently entered the unhealthy range in several areas — the first time the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index, or PSI, crossed that threshold since October 2023. Authori

September 7, 2026

Business

Thailand’s Inflation Jumps to 2.53% in August, Beating Forecasts as Fuel and Food Prices Rise

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s headline inflation accelerated sharply in August, rising 2.53% from a year earlier and exceeding market expectations as higher fuel and food prices added fresh pressure to household budgets. The August reading marked a significant increase from 1.95% in July and came in above the 2.37% median forecast in a Reuters poll. Despite the acceleration, inflation remained within the Bank of Thailand’s target range of 1% to 3%. The latest figures signal that Thailand's pe

September 7, 2026

Entertainment

Thailand’s Senate Rebuked as MPs Reject Changes That Could Weaken Landmark Clean Air Bill

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's long-awaited Clean Air Bill has entered a new and critical stage after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected Senate amendments that lawmakers and environmental advocates warned could weaken public protections and strip key enforcement powers from the proposed law. In a near-unanimous vote, MPs rejected the Senate's revised version of the Clean Air Management Bill by 414 votes to two, sending the legislation to a joint committee of both chambers for

September 7, 2026

Business

Thailand’s High-Income Dream Faces Its Toughest Test Yet

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand wants to become a high-income country within the next decade. It is an ambitious goal that promises better jobs, higher wages, stronger industries and a more competitive economy. But as the government pushes its vision for Thailand's economic future, a growing question is emerging: Can the country move fast enough to escape years of slow growth before demographic and structural problems make the challenge even harder? Thailand's ambition has received renewed atten

September 7, 2026

Business

USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Leaves Thailand Delighted After Long-Awaited Break From Record Deployment

CHON BURI, Thailand — After months at sea and one of the longest uninterrupted deployments in modern U.S. Navy history, thousands of American sailors and Marines have left Thailand following a five-day visit that offered the exhausted crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a long-awaited chance to rest, recharge and experience life on land again. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its approximately 5,000 personnel departed Thailand on Sunday, ending a port visit that brought sailors and Marines

September 7, 2026

Entertainment

Natalie Portman Is Now a Mom of Three—but Her New Baby’s Details Remain a Mystery

Natalie Portman has reportedly welcomed her third child, marking her first baby with French musician and producer Tanguy Destable. According to PEOPLE, a source confirmed that the Oscar-winning actress gave birth in Paris last month. The news was subsequently reported by several entertainment outlets, including Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, Vogue and The Independent. However, Portman and Destable have not publicly announced the baby's arrival themselves, and details such as the

September 7, 2026