HYCO1 and Malaysia LNG (MLNG) teamed up through a memorandum to establish a revolutionary carbon capture and utilization plant in Bintulu, Sarawak. Through its CUBE technology, HYCO1 intends to change carbon dioxide emissions into useful syngas for production. Two company leaders have established key ideas for the first sustainable industrial project of its kind in Southeast Asia. The companies will …

OpenAI has released a significant update to ChatGPT, a big leap toward online shopping revolution. Starting this Monday, the new feature allows product searching by natural language queries such as “What’s a good hair dryer under ₹5,000?” with personalized, curated recommendations. Apart from that, images, ratings, and direct links to purchase are now included in the update, making shopping much …

The All Blacks have a tough week, with Anton Lienert-Brown and Mark Telea suffering setbacks which will affect Super Rugby Pacific as well as their respective international teams. Anton Lienert – Brown, the All Blacks centre for the Chiefs, will sit out the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season after suffering a collarbone injury in the Chiefs 56-22 victory …

British-Filipino alt icon beabadoobee is coming home to Manila on her Asia Tour 2025. Be sure to save the date, August 12, 2025 when she will perform at the New Frontier Theater. The performance comes after her highly successful Manila show in 2022 and it is the biggest concert of the summer season. Born Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus in Iloilo …

In a unique melding of old spirituality with new technology, Johor’s Tianhou Temple claims to have the first-ever Mazu statue powered by artificial intelligence. This digital incarnation of the venerated Chinese sea goddess allows worshippers access through a screen to bestow blessings and guidance as well as for their fortune stick interpretations. Digital Deity for Modern Times: The AI Mazu, …

Former DIA member Somyi is returning to the hallowed halls of K-Pop following legal troubles and a bitter stint in prison. On 26 April 2025, Moden Berry Korea (MBK), her new agency, officially announced her return as “a new artist” through their various social media platforms alongside her new profile pictures. MBK’s confidence in Somyi was manifested in the statement …

Cebu pride Anton “The Dragon” Raga gave an impressive performance on Sunday night dominating the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) Philippine Open, which was held at Sharks Arena and Sports Bar along Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City. Talisay cue artist Anton, who is 28 years old proved his dominance on the table as he defeated Jerico “Panday” Banares with a …

At ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn welcomed Professor Nobuhiro Aizawa the dean of Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia School of Government. Per the arrangements made at the top-level meeting ERIA will host the President of Cambodian Senate Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen on May 6, 2025 to deliver a special lecture …

Mao Saigo etched history on Sunday by winning the Chevron Championship after overcoming a thrilling five-player playoff to become the fifth Japanese woman to win an overseas major tournament. Saigo, a 23 years old star of the U.S. LPGA Tour began the final round at top but encountered fierce challenges, losing ground in the middle. Behind late, she birdied the …

K-Dramas have become a household name around the world in the past two or more decades-from Asia to the Americas, Europe, and beyond. This growth started in the late ’90s, led by South Korea’s further economic growth, and of course, the “Korean Wave,” most usually referred to as Hallyu. Starting from the iconic Winter Sonata, K-dramas brought about so much …