Category: Asia

Entertainment

From Lea Salonga to Michelle Yeoh: Asian Stars Who Made History on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

HOLLYWOOD, California — Lea Salonga has added another historic milestone to a career that has taken her from the Philippines to Broadway, London's West End and Hollywood. The acclaimed Filipina singer and actress received the 2,855th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 4, becoming the first Filipina woman and the first Philippine-born artist to receive the prestigious honour. Her star, awarded in the Live Performance category, places her alongside a select group of Asian entertainers wh

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Entertainment

Dozens Stranded on French Beach After Chaotic Attempt to Board Overcrowded Boats for UK

NORTHERN FRANCE — Dozens of migrants were left behind on a French beach after a chaotic attempt to board overcrowded dinghies bound for Britain, highlighting the continuing dangers and desperation surrounding crossings of the English Channel. The incident unfolded on Sunday morning, Sept. 6, when groups of migrants gathered along the northern French coast and attempted to board small inflatable boats heading toward the United Kingdom. Video footage showed migrants rushing into the water and tr

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Singapore

Singapore Is Moving Beyond STEM as AI Takes Over Routine Work — But What Will Tomorrow’s Graduates Need Instead?

SINGAPORE — For years, STEM education has been seen as the gateway to the future. Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. But as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of writing code, processing information and automating routine tasks, Singapore's universities and tertiary institutions are placing a growing premium on something different: creativity, critical thinking, communication, empathy, judgement and the ability to understand complex human problems. The result is

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Entertainment

From El Capitan to Taipei 101: The Alex Honnold Documentaries Every Adventure Fan Should Watch

For most people, climbing a mountain with ropes and safety equipment would be an extraordinary achievement. For Alex Honnold, some of the world's most dangerous walls have become stages for feats that seem almost impossible. The American climber has transformed free solo climbing — ascending enormous rock faces without ropes — from a niche pursuit into a global spectacle. But Honnold's story is about more than danger. The documentaries and adventure series that have followed him reveal an ath

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Asia

Massive Fire Tears Through Major Snack Factory in Samut Sakhon, Firefighters Race to Prevent Explosion

SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand — A major fire tore through a snack and beverage factory in Samut Sakhon on Monday morning, sending thick black smoke into the sky and triggering a massive emergency response as firefighters worked to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings and gas storage areas. The fire broke out at a facility operated by Srinanaporn Marketing Plc in the Omyai area of Krathum Baen district. The company produces and distributes snack foods and beverages, and the affected sit

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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