The rotating chairmanship of ASEAN has always meant a delicate policy making process for each chair, when they are provided with just one year to prepare a policy, find consensus and push the realization of it. The plans to host the chairmanship of the G7 in 2027 before passing it to Thailand next year may provide a solution to that …

The severe thunderstorm produced strong winds and large hail with heavy and prolonged rainfall created considerable disruption in Toronto and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area. Reported areas of localized floods were experienced throughout multiple communities and emergency crews were dispatched to assist with reports of flooded roads, downed trees and hazardous driving conditions. In parts of the GTA, rain inundated …

From 11th to 20th September, the Thang Long Hanoi Festival 2026 is back in some of Hanoi’s iconic heritage sites, creating music, traditional arts, exhibitions, fashion and international cultural exchange stages for the city. The theme of this year’s event is “Heritage Flow” (Dòng chảy di sản), which brings Hanoi’s thousand-year history and the creativity of today together. Accessibility is …

Confused about where to go in order not to miss any of the latest Creamline rally, PLDT comeback or Nxled upset? There are various ways for Filipino volleyball fans to watch, such as through free PVL streams or free-to-air TV and digital sports services. One Sports and One Sports+ are key broadcast partners, with the official PVL website also providing …

The headlines are loud and clear, the 50 Richest 2026 in Singapore has arrived and it’s US$239 billion together: the richest tycoons in the nation have hardly moved below the surface. Despite the loss of over U.S.10 billion dollars, Eduardo Saverin is still Singapore’s richest person for a fourth year in a row. Meanwhile, the fortunes of those in banking …

The Mitsubishi Pajero 2027 has come back and it has left one big question with Filipino SUV buyers — is the Pajero the replacement of the Montero Sport in the country? As yet, the answer is no, and it’s not because of anything that Mitsubishi has officially stated. Mitsubishi Motor Corp. has introduced the all-new Pajero as its new-generation flagship …

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has just announced her personal feature documentary “Always Lalisa”. The actors will portray the K-pop star as she embarked on an era-changing journey of creating her own business and diversifying to acting while carving a niche as a soloist. The 97-minute documentary is being produced by Sony Music Vision in collaboration with LLOUD, and is directed by Emmy-nominated …

Both ASEAN and Russia are stepping up efforts to increase their trade, investment and connectivity with the other, and Vietnam is playing a major economic connect between the two. Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan presented five priorities during the ASEAN-Russia 11th Comprehensive Plan on transforming the plan into actionable projects in Vladivostok. The proposal widens the scope of trade, …

President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt on 1st – 2nd September 2026 is more than just a symbolic moment. The visit 10 years and coinciding the 70th anniversary of the building of diplomatic ties between Egypt and China, has been timed to showcase Beijing’s ambitions in the region, where traditional alliances are being challenged. The changing nature of security …

Sarawak’s 2026 celebrations of Malaysia Day are on again on 16 Sept, but are held indoors because of the poor air quality caused by the haze. The main national celebration will not be held at Kuching’s Borneo Convention Centre (KCC) primarily due to the weather, and will be held inside during the evening. The decision is made because heavy air …