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Bilibili’s $700M Funding Move Has Tencent Written All Over It—But the Bigger Play Is Still Coming

Bilibili is turning to the capital markets for $700 million in convertible senior notes, with longtime investor Tencent committing $200 million—as the Chinese video platform looks to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities while buying back shares. The transaction, initially announced as a proposed offering on September 4, has since been priced. Bilibili said the notes will mature on September 15, 2031, while Tencent will subscribe for $200 million of the issue and the remaining $50

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He Started Making Teochew Crafts at 9 With Chocolate Wrappers — 40 Years Later, He May Be One of Singapore’s Last

At just nine years old, Francis Tan Kwee Chye had no master, no formal training and no expensive tools. He had scraps of wood, a penknife, a camera — and even discarded chocolate wrappers. More than four decades later, the 50-year-old Singaporean has turned that childhood obsession into a lifelong craft, handmaking traditional Teochew wood carvings, lanterns and paper effigies while trying to preserve skills that are becoming increasingly difficult to pass on.  From a curious boy to a self-

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Cebu Pacific Rewards Passengers Who Got Their Bags Right—But This Simple Packing Rule Could Save Travelers From Airport Trouble

MANILA, Philippines — Getting through airport security and boarding without a baggage problem usually feels like a small victory. For a group of Cebu Pacific passengers, however, following the airline’s hand-carry rules earned them something extra: recognition, certificates and even a special “CEBlay.” Cebu Pacific turned baggage compliance into a lighthearted airport celebration on September 4, recognizing passengers whose hand-carry bags successfully fit its new and improved baggage sizer bef

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PAL Opens Its Cabins to Cats — But Pet Owners Need to Know This Before Booking

Philippine Airlines is making domestic air travel more pet-friendly, and this time, cat owners are getting their turn. The flag carrier has expanded its FurPAL in-cabin pet program to include small cats, allowing eligible passengers to travel with either one small dog or one small cat on PAL domestic flights. The service starts at ₱2,500 one way, subject to the airline’s requirements and travel guidelines. The move expands a program that initially focused on small dogs and was later made avail

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Anak Krakatau Ash Grounds Flights at Jakarta Airport — 33 Services Hit, and the Disruptions May Not Be Over

JAKARTA — Air travel through Indonesia's main gateway was disrupted Sunday after volcanic ash from an ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau spread into the area of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend operations and affecting dozens of flights. The airport initially suspended operations from 1:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. local time on September 6, under a NOTAM issued by Indonesian aviation authorities. The suspension was subsequently extended until 9:30 a

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PAL Makes a Major Change for Fur Parents—And Cats Can Finally Fly Too

MANILA, Philippines — Fur parents who hate leaving their cats behind when traveling now have another option. Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its FurPAL in-cabin pet program to include small cats, allowing eligible feline companions to travel inside the aircraft cabin alongside their owners on domestic flights. The latest expansion means FurPAL is no longer limited to small dogs. PAL said passengers may now bring one small dog or cat into the cabin for a one-way fee starting at ₱2,500, s

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PLDT Is Going Beyond the Signal — And Its Next Growth Move Could Change How Businesses Use Telecom Services

PLDT is pushing its transformation beyond traditional telecommunications, putting customer experience, integrated digital services and long-term technology partnerships at the center of its growth strategy. The shift comes as businesses face a rapidly changing technology landscape driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and increasingly complex digital infrastructure needs. At the inaugural ACC CXO Forum in Hong Kong, organized by PLDT Global, PLDT executives outlined

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Canva Is No Longer Just for Designs — Its Next Move Could Challenge Microsoft and Google

Canva is making a much bigger play for the workplace, expanding beyond its familiar design tools as businesses increasingly use the platform for documents, presentations, spreadsheets, brainstorming, websites and other everyday work. The Australian company has rolled out more than 100 upgrades to its Visual Suite since the start of 2026, covering Docs, Presentations, Sheets, Whiteboards, Websites and other tools. The push signals Canva’s ambition to become a broader productivity platform rather

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GM and Ford Are No Longer Just Fighting for Car Buyers — Their Next Battle Is for the Pentagon and America’s Power Grid

DETROIT — The century-old rivalry between General Motors and Ford is entering unfamiliar territory. The two Detroit giants are no longer competing only for buyers in the showroom. They are increasingly chasing opportunities in military vehicles and energy-storage systems, turning factories, batteries and manufacturing know-how built for the electric-vehicle era into potential new sources of revenue. The shift comes as both automakers confront a tougher U.S. vehicle market and rethink massive i

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Chinese National Nabbed in Alleged Visa Scam — NBI Uncovers What Was Behind the Operation

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese national has been arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with an alleged visa-processing scam, according to a report by the Manila Standard. The arrest comes amid intensified Philippine government efforts to crack down on fraud schemes involving foreign nationals, immigration-related transactions and other forms of organized criminal activity. Authorities have increasingly warned the public to be cautious when dealing with

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