Senior representatives from India and ASEAN joined a meeting in Manila on Wednesday for the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials Meeting. Government representatives led by India’s Jaideep Mazumdar and the Philippines’ Ma Theresa P Lazaro presided over the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting where they evaluated partnership growth results with both sides. 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting was Co-chaired by Secretary …

Intel has appointed Tan Lip-Bu, an accomplished semiconductor industry veteran, as its new CEO. He takes the position as CEO from March 18, 2025. The 65 year old Singapore born executive, a veteran board member and venture capitalist, is brought to navigate the company through one of its most turbulent times. Tan succeeds Pat Gelsinger, who was removed after his …

The highly sought finale of Invincible Season 3 will be shown today to create the highest excitement. This adult-animated superhero series, created by Robert Kirkman, is based on a somewhat famous Image Comics series of the same name. The story revolves around Mark Grayson, a teenager learning to control his superpowers with his father, Nolan Grayson (Omni-Man)-one of the mightiest …

Japan’s automotive companies expect trade challenges because the Trump administration placed steel and aluminum tariffs internationally but kept them for Japan despite Trade Minister Muto’s diplomatic visit to Washington. The top government official in charge of foreign affairs labeled the situation disappointing but revealed that Japan would avoid countermeasures and stick to international talks. The small percentage of exports between …

Through bold strokes of leadership change, Intel has appointed the veteran of the semiconductor industry, Lip-Bu Tan, as the new Chief Executive Officer. This decision comes as the American chip giant struggles to regain footing after a turbulent phase. Tan, previously a board member at Intel, is to assume the office on March 18. He has been one of the …

The International Trade and Industry Ministry of Indonesia boldly raised a “no cheap stuff” sign on its entry points, targeting specifically nylon film from trade rival countries of China, Thailand, and Taiwan. Import duties have been slapped on it, and the amount is indeed big. Think of it this way: your favorite local shop is being squeezed out by a …

According to a CSIS report China now leads ship production for commercial ships with 50% market share and the US remains at only 0.1%. One Chinese shipbuilder completed more commercial ships by tonnage in 2024 than US manufacturers have built since World War II ended. China has built the largest naval fleet in the world which creates economic and military …

Major Japanese companies awarded significant salary improvements during their annual work meetings because rising prices stress their employees. The Bank of Japan studies current economic figures for its decisions about interest rates. The Japan Council of Metalworkers’ Unions reveals that all but two of its largest 53 business union members – Networks Toyota Hitachi included – gained raises by 14,566 …

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a partnership with cloud platform company Salesforce to improve customer service experiences based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The partnership will build customer interactions that are both seamless and personalized by integrating state-of-the-art AI-embedded tools into SIA’s operations. Under this partnership, SIA aims to optimize its case management system using Salesforce Agentforce and Einstein AI …

South Korean singer-songwriter Wheesung started R&B music in K-pop before his death occurred at his home in Seoul on March 10. He was 43. The police found evidence of normal circumstances after they arrived at the scene to find Wheesung in cardiac arrest.  Officials examine if drugs caused the death because Wheesung received a 2021 propofol violation conviction. Through a …