Category: Asia

Singapore

Singapore’s AI Job Revolution Has Already Started — But It’s Not What Workers Think

SINGAPORE — The biggest threat artificial intelligence poses to Singapore’s workforce may not be mass layoffs — at least not yet. Instead, AI is beginning to change something more immediate: the jobs people already do. A new CNA commentary argues that Singapore’s AI transition cannot succeed simply by telling workers to learn new digital skills. Companies will also need to rethink job scopes, responsibilities, performance expectations and management practices as AI becomes embedded in everyday

August 21, 2026

Business

Disney Wanted to Stop the FCC Fast—Now a Judge Has Pushed the Showdown to October

WASHINGTON — Disney’s legal fight with the Federal Communications Commission has hit a new roadblock after a U.S. federal judge rejected the company’s request for an expedited hearing over the agency’s early review of licenses for eight ABC-owned television stations. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan declined Disney’s request for a hearing as early as Tuesday on its motion for a temporary restraining order. Instead, the court ordered the parties to complete legal filings by September 24, with a

August 21, 2026

Philippines

Perci Cendaña Threatens Legal Action Over Artwork Mocking His Disability — But the Law His Critics Could Face Changes the Story

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party-list Rep. Percival “Perci” Cendaña is drawing a line between political satire and discrimination, warning that people behind online materials allegedly mocking his medical condition could face legal action. The dispute, reported by The Manila Times on August 21, centers on artwork and online content that Cendaña says have gone beyond criticism of his politics and instead targeted the physical effects of a medical condition. Cendaña, who has publicly identifi

August 21, 2026

Philippines

Prosecutors Want Their Own Cameras Inside Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial—But the Real Fight Is Over Who Controls What Filipinos See

MANILA, Philippines — The battle inside Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is no longer just about witnesses, confidential funds and financial records. A new fight is emerging over who gets to control what the Filipino public actually sees. House prosecutors are pushing the Senate impeachment court to give accredited news organizations greater independent access to the proceedings, including permission to operate their own cameras inside the chamber instead of relying almost entire

August 21, 2026

Entertainment

Netflix Hit KPop Demon Hunters Faces Shock Lawsuit — And The Complaint Claims Fans Are Already Getting Confused

Netflix’s global smash hit KPop Demon Hunters has run into an unexpected legal battle — and the dispute centers on the movie’s name. Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and live-entertainment giant AEG Presents in a California federal court, accusing them of trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition over the use of the name “KPop Demon Hunters.” The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 18 by the band’s company, Hyde Lane Inc. The band argues that Netflix’s

August 21, 2026

Philippines

Teodoro Says Chinese Embassy Is Acting as Tony Yang’s ‘PR Firm’—But the Sanjia Raid May Be Only the Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — The increasingly bitter war of words between Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and the Chinese Embassy has entered a new and potentially more explosive phase, with the defense chief accusing Beijing’s diplomatic mission of effectively acting as a “public relations firm” for businessman Tony Yang while refusing to confront allegations surrounding his business interests in the Philippines. The confrontation centers on Philippine Sanjia-Steel Corporation, a steel

August 21, 2026

Singapore

Elvin Ng Faced Every Pet Owner’s Worst Decision — What Happened To His 17-Year-Old Rescue Dog Bagel

Singapore actor Elvin Ng is mourning the loss of his beloved rescue dog, Bagel, after making the painful decision to euthanise the 17-year-old beagle following a decline in her health. The 45-year-old Mediacorp actor shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Aug 18, posting photos and memories of Bagel and reflecting on the nearly nine years they spent together. For Ng, however, saying goodbye was not simply a decision about an ageing pet. It was an emotional choice he described as one of

August 21, 2026

Philippines

ICC Hands Duterte Defense 6,909 Evidence Items—But 57 of Them Could Matter in a Very Different Way

MANILA, Philippines — The criminal case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is entering a more consequential stage, with International Criminal Court prosecutors disclosing 6,909 evidence items to his defense team in just the first seven months of 2026. But the headline number tells only part of the story. The materials do not consist solely of evidence prosecutors intend to use against Duterte. They include thousands of items available for defense inspection — and dozens class

August 21, 2026

Business

Malaysia Could Spend RM7.5 Billion to Take Control of Its Passport and MyKad Supplier — But What Happens Next?

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s government is exploring a potential takeover of Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd, the company at the heart of the country’s passport and national identity-card supply chain, in a move that could reshape how some of Malaysia’s most sensitive identity documents are produced. Datasonic’s parent company, NexG Bhd, said the government has asked it to provide an indicative price for a possible acquisition of the wholly owned subsidiary. NexG’s preliminary internal assessment p

August 21, 2026

Philippines

Imee Marcos Tells DICT, CICC and NTC to ‘Do Your Jobs’—But the Zamboanga Shooting Exposed a Problem Regulators Can’t Solve Alone

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos has delivered a pointed message to the government agencies tasked with policing the country’s digital space: enforce the rules already under your mandate as fears grow over young Filipinos’ exposure to violent and potentially dangerous online communities. Marcos called on the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to step up

August 21, 2026