The Philippine government is enhancing its tie-up with SpaceX to improve satellite broadband services and pursue future space projects. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque met with SpaceX officials on March 5, 2025 at Hawthorne, California to discuss plans for improving internet connectivity, promoting digital learning as well as enhancing e-government and e-commerce services. SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service has already …

Tuesday on his arrival at Manila’s international airport.. His arrest came from an Interpol warrant issued by International Criminal Court (ICC).On the heels of his return from Hong Kong, Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the authorities, complying with the ICC’s wishes. The international court is gathering information as part of its investigation into his alleged crimes against humanity, …

A North Korean test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the ocean on Monday before the beginning of annual Freedom Shield military drills between the United States and South Korea. Over the past year, North Korea conducted its fifth missile test breakpoints. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff determined North Korea launched missiles from its Hwanghae province southwestern region. Their officials stated …

The entry of Ascend Airways Malaysia Sdn Bhd into the aviation industry will probably herald a flying hole in Malaysia. This is because the airline is set to operate two Boeing B737-800s and four B737 MAX 8s by the end of 2025, with a different flying model.Unlike previous would-be upstart airlines that had to contend with the hop-long haul threats …

Vietnam’s first radar earth observation satellite LOTUSat-1 has been successfully developed and is prepared for launch. The satellite produced under the joint efforts of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation is a major milestone for the nation’s space program. Financed by a special loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the project is based on a …

The Indian government places a tariff of up to USD 986 per tonne on Trichloro isocyanuric acid when imported from China and Japan. This duty remains active for five years to defend domestic producers against cheap imports that injure their operations. The DGTR found that Indian producers experienced harm from dumped goods from China and Japan so the Finance Ministry …

Hold on to your hearts, Little Monsters! The pop sensation Lady Gaga makes her grand return to Singapore this May with four amazing performances at the National Stadium. Fans must put a big circle around May 18 on the calendar, when she will appear with additional shows on May 19, 21, and 24. Singapore will be her only stop in …

As per state media reports, Myanmar military government declared the general election timings, scheduled for December 2025 or January 2026. For the first time, the junta has given a clear timeframe relating to long-promised polls since the country fell into crisis in 2021, the country’s military government announced today. Myanmar has been a war zone since the military government kicked …

India and Malaysia are strengthening their palm oil trade relations with a new awareness campaign to promote the nutritional and health values of Malaysian palm oil. The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and the Oil Technologists Association of India (OTAI) have entered into an agreement to promote sustainable development in the palm oil industry by focusing on misconceptions in the …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday made a commitment of unflinching support to safeguard women’s rights and ensure their advancement on International Women’s Day. In his message Marcos commended the resilience and strength of Filipino women, highlighting their crucial role in building the country’s history. “As we celebrate International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month, we honor the countless …