Fans came out in droves to join Nicholas Tse on stage for his planned performance in Qingdao, an emotional evening for all those in attendance in Asia. The 45-year-old singer took to the stage just days after the death of his father, veteran Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse, leaving thousands of people on hand in tears. Patrick Tse’s sunglasses were …

Geopolitical tensions can easily affect today’s global economy, and the negative consequences can quickly travel thousands of miles to supermarket shelves and fuel stations. Shipping lines, commodity markets and the financial system are all easily affected. 2026 is a reminder to Southeast Asia about the value of geopolitical stability to economic security. The region’s increased reliance on imported energy and …

The capital was rocked by a sudden explosion at around 11 pm at the near entrance of the Department of Justice (DOJ) compound in Manila. The police have responded promptly and it has been announced that security at government premises is placed under high alert. Public awareness of continuous updates enables them to better understand the situation and follow public …

The tariff impositions by the United States in WTO terms are called Section 301 tariffs, which have significantly affected the trade dynamics for several economies in Southeast Asia. The Office of the United States Trade Representative completed the investigations and Washington imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The transfer takes place at a critical juncture …

Will the high-octane motorsport moments come back to the favourite South East Asian sanctuary? There is an immense hype surrounding Malaysian GP Sepang 2026 tickets at the moment as motors-sports fans all over the world are seriously interested in buying tickets for the event. With many fans looking for fast-action thrills and affordable international race weekend packages, booking early on …

In July 2026, a rather shocking viral tourist incident in Thailand made global headlines. The Italian students’ BTS Skytrain confrontation sparked fierce conversations about cultural respect and tourist entitlement. What started as a simple request to lower the noise level very fast turned into that huge BTS Skytrain drama, Bangkok is still bringing up today. In the end, there was …

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), one of the country’s biggest religious movements, is celebrating its founding anniversary on July 27 this year. The date is a nationally recognized and celebrated holiday, pursuant to RA 9645, or the “Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act.” But, most workers, students or employers are not aware of the meaning of …

Donald Trump’s political ascendance has been founded on what no traditional GOP could have imagined white working-class voters who have not attended college. The year 2016 was a successful one for him to move economic disappointment, cultural unease and disdain for political elites into one of the most powerful political campaigns in modern American history.  The fear that globalization was …

Asian women’s tennis is experiencing a dynamic transformation in 2026. The representation of Asian tennis players on the WTA Tour continues to grow on the Grand Slams and WTA 1000 events, led by the great players and emerging stars. The top Asian women in tennis 2026 list showcases a blend of grit, resilience, and world-class athleticism from stars like Qinwen …

At the Marvel Studios’ presentation at San Diego ComicCon 2026, Marvel President Kevin Feige officially announced that Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Gosling will also play Johnny Blaze in a standalone feature film, which will be released in 2028. The project has been helmed by blockbuster director Shawn Levy and comes to fruition after years of …