On July 22, 2026, the Philippines, Brazil and the ASEAN Secretariat held a high-level trilateral meeting in Manila during the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting.  Under the ASEAN Chairmanship of the Philippines, the meeting brought focus to the increasing significance of including the world’s biggest economy in ASEAN and on the options for expanding cooperation in trade, …

All Singaporeans can now receive their S$500 CDC Vouchers 2026 (June) allocations. The Singapore government earlier announced that this S$500 CDC Vouchers 2026 allocation will be made in early 2027 to support families’ cost-of-living expenses, but has subsequently decided to advance the allocation to 11 June 2026. For those who are looking to get the most out of every dollar, …

Now it’s more fun planning your next international trip as a Filipino tourist! The Philippine passport currently has a rank of 72 in the Henley Passport Index with visa-free & visa-on-arrival countries available to Philippine passport holders of 65 countries. Your Philippine passport opens up opportunities beyond geographical boundaries, whether you’re traveling to the exotic destinations of Southeast Asia, exploring …

The distribution of financial aid for livelihood, industry, food and transportation (LIFT) under the United Package for Livelihood, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program has officially opened at the Department of Social Welfare and Development Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) as part of national initiatives to reduce the direct economic burden on households. More than 53,000 qualified households will be given …

As social assistance programs like PKH, BPNT and the national food aid program grow throughout the archipelago, it has become a crucial digital skill to learn how to verify social assistance programs from the official Indonesian government online. Citizens often get scammed or phished with links offering quick cash disbursements. By learning to verify the status of social assistance online …

Sime Motors has officially introduced its first official pre-owned EVs programme in Malaysia, under BYD Certified, at Sime Darby Auto Selection Glenmarie. The biggest headline catching the eye of electric vehicle (EV) buyers is the promotional BYD Certified 2.03% financing rate in Malaysia. For popular models like the BYD Dolphin, Atto 3 and Seal, the starting interest rate of 2.03% …

Kaylee Hottle, 18, who was the voice of Godzilla in Kong, is dead and the entertainment world is in mourning. The young actress was a popular actress for roles, including that of Jia in the Legendary Entertainment Monsterverse series, but tragically passed away in a car accident in Maryland. After the confirmation that Kaylee Hottle passed away, many fans, celebrities …

For years China has been known as the “factory of the world” and manufactured any possible item, from smartphones to cars, clothing to consumer electronics. But the world of manufacturing is getting a new lease on life. Multinational organizations are looking at altering how they invest and where they manufacture their goods as geopolitical, supply chain and investment dynamics begin …

The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings are currently taking place in Manila, Philippines, where the foreign ministers of the ASEAN along with their heads of delegates from the key international partners are meeting each other to engage in a series of high-level diplomatic discussions.  The summit wraps up the Post-Ministerial Conferences, bilateral talks and the 33rd ASEAN …

During the 59th Meeting of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers in Manila, Philippines both ASEAN and US have signed a new Post-Ministerial Conference Comprehensive Work Plan to implement the ASEAN-US Leaders’ Joint Vision Statement for five years.  The roadmap will shape the cooperation to 2031 and will be centered on regional security, economic integration, resilience of the supply chains, clean energy …