Category: Asia

Business

Google Just Locked In 396 MW of Geothermal Power — But the Bigger Deal Could Be Nearly 1 GW

Fervo Energy has secured a major new power deal with Google that could reshape the race for reliable, around-the-clock clean energy — and investors immediately took notice. Geothermal energy company Fervo Energy has signed a 396-megawatt power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google for electricity from its Cape Station enhanced geothermal systems project in Utah, sending Fervo shares soaring nearly 14% in premarket trading on Tuesday. The agreement marks a major expansion of the partnership betw

September 1, 2026

Entertainment

TJ Monterde Never Planned to Record ‘Palagi’ — But KZ Tandingan’s Reaction Changed Everything

MANILA, Philippines — Before “Palagi” became one of the biggest Filipino love songs of recent years, TJ Monterde never even intended for the song to reach the public. The singer-songwriter revealed that the now-massive OPM hit began as something deeply personal: a song written for his wife, KZ Tandingan, as the couple marked 10 years since they first met. During a recent appearance on Kara David’s “i-Listen,” Monterde said there was originally no plan to professionally record or release “Palag

September 1, 2026

Entertainment

Jack Neo’s New ‘Ah Boys’ Are Finally Revealed — But the Reason He Picked These 4 New Faces May Surprise You

SINGAPORE — More than 1,000 hopefuls answered Jack Neo’s casting call. Now, the veteran filmmaker has finally revealed the four newcomers who will carry the next generation of his hugely popular Ah Boys franchise. The four — Raynold Tan, Chai Chang Yong, Luqmaan Hakiim and Kiki Darling — were unveiled during a media visit to the set of Ah Boys To Firefighters at Punggol Fire Station on Aug 31. And according to Neo, getting the roles was about much more than simply looking the part. The 66-yea

September 1, 2026

Entertainment

Katrina Halili’s Sweet Birthday Message to Kris Lawrence Fuels Reunion Buzz — But Her ‘Mr. B’ Post Leaves One Big Question Unanswered

MANILA, Philippines — Katrina Halili has once again sent fans of her renewed bond with Kris Lawrence into “kilig” mode after celebrating the R&B singer’s birthday with an affectionate message, an intimate family dinner and words that quickly reignited questions about where their relationship is headed. On September 1, 2026, Halili shared photos from Lawrence’s simple birthday celebration with their daughter, Katie. The images showed the three spending the occasion together over an intimate dinn

September 1, 2026

Asia

Nepal-Tibet Disaster Death Toll Tops 1,000 as Hundreds Remain Missing — Then Rescuers Reach the Tunnels

NEPAL — The death toll from a devastating glacial-collapse disaster that sent torrents of water, ice, rock and mud through parts of Tibet and Nepal has surpassed 1,000, while thousands remain missing and rescue teams continue a desperate search for people believed to be trapped inside hydropower tunnels. Nepal reported 1,003 deaths and 3,916 people missing, while Chinese state media reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet. Combined, the reported toll stands at 1,019 dead and 4,462 missing,

September 1, 2026

Philippines

Navotas Expands Foster Care With NACC — But the Partnership Is Also Targeting a Darker Problem: Illegal Adoption

NAVOTAS CITY, Philippines — A new agreement between the National Authority for Child Care and the Navotas City government is designed to put more vulnerable children into safe, licensed family environments—but behind the foster-care push is another increasingly urgent concern: illegal adoption and child-selling schemes that authorities say continue to exploit children and desperate families. NACC and Navotas signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Friday, August 28, to strengthen foster care and do

September 1, 2026

Business

Punggol East Container Park to Close Earlier Than Expected — More Than 50 Tenants Told to Leave by October

SINGAPORE — A familiar Punggol hangout is heading for an unexpected goodbye. More than 50 tenants at Punggol East Container Park are preparing to leave the site by the end of October, with the container park set to be handed back to the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) as the government reclaims the land. The development has left business owners, workers and regular customers disappointed, particularly because some tenants had expected to remain at the site until the end of their existing agreem

September 1, 2026

Philippines

Lake Lanao, Pulangi Dam Water Levels Fall as Rain Fades—Then Mindanao’s Power Grid Raises Another Warning

ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — Water levels at Lake Lanao in Lanao del Sur and Pulangi Dam in Bukidnon have fallen below their normal levels as rainfall remains limited, raising fresh concerns for Mindanao’s hydroelectric power supply. As of noon on Tuesday, September 1, Lake Lanao stood at 700.7 meters, while the water level at Pulangi Dam was 283.9 meters, according to officials of the National Power Corporation’s Mindanao Generation Group cited by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The decline is b

September 1, 2026

Business

Davao Sends 25 Tons of Durian to Metro Manila — But the Real Reason Behind the Kadiwa Caravan Is Bigger Than Cheap Fruit

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The unmistakable scent of Davao durian has reached Metro Manila as the Department of Agriculture’s Kadiwa on Wheels rolled into Quezon City on Tuesday, September 1, carrying tropical fruits directly from Mindanao farmers to consumers—and opening another outlet for growers facing the pressure of a heavy harvest season. The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) opened its fruit-selling activity at the DA Central Office in Quezon City, showcasing durian, mang

September 1, 2026

Entertainment

Pakistan Cricket Erupts After Shock England Test Shake-Up — But the PCB’s Biggest Decision May Still Be Coming

Pakistan cricket has descended into another storm of controversy after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes to its Test squad and coaching staff following two heavy defeats against England. With the three-match Test series already lost, the PCB has released seven players and two coaches ahead of the final Test at Edgbaston, a move that former Pakistan captains and coaches have described as panic-driven and lacking stability. The dramatic overhaul comes after Pakistan were bea

September 1, 2026