AirAsia has started 2026 with a bang among the budget travelers with the introduction of new routes to Vietnam with promotional fares as low as AirAsia P888. The low-cost carrier is increasing its international presence by flying Manila to two of the most destination-friendly destinations of Vietnam, namely, Hanoi and Da Nang. The announcement will appeal to the leisure travelers, …

Samsung A57 is proving to be one of the most expected mid-range smartphones before its release in Indonesia. Though Samsung has yet to declare the device, a series of reliable leaks have brought out major specifications regarding its design, screen, performance, camera setup, and battery. Being a successor in one of the most popular Galaxy A-series of Samsung to positioned …

Asia’s Digital Leap is picking up speed, and high-speed internet is finally reaching remote villages that stayed offline for decades. Rural connectivity is moving past talk and into cables, towers, and satellite links. The shift is visible across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Central and East Asia. And yes, it still feels uneven, like progress in patches. Why …

Singapore’s world’s tallest indoor vertical farm Singapore project has entered public view, as the city-state keeps pushing Singapore vertical farming as a practical answer to Singapore food security pressure.  The new indoor vertical farm Singapore site is being talked about as a Greenphyto vertical farm flagship, tied closely to the Singapore 30 by 30 food goal and wider sustainable farming …

Indonesia has put education infrastructure back on the front page with Indonesia’s 2026 school revitalization plan, a national push to revitalize 71,000 schools in 2026. The aim is plain: safer classrooms, working toilets, reliable power, and spaces that do not fall apart mid term. Big numbers sound nice. The real test is site work, week after week. Introduction to Indonesia’s …

The Vietnam–Japan trade relationship has crossed a fresh line, with Vietnam Japan $50 billion trade turnover recorded for the first time. The bilateral trade milestone signals stronger factory linkages, steady demand in key sectors, and tighter commercial planning between the two economies. Some exporters call it overdue. Others call it a hard-earned number. Understanding the Vietnam: Japan Trade Milestone Vietnam …

ASEAN sits on shipping lanes that connect East Asia, South Asia, and Europe, so trade routes keep circling back to the region to a key factor shaping the ASEAN Economic Outlook 2026. Ports, industrial parks, and cross-border trucking networks have expanded across the last decade, and capacity now looks less fragile than it used to. And supply chain managers like …

The commissioning of its first fully electric tug is a major step Singapore has made in ensuring sustainable maritime operations with the carrier expected to be deployed in 2026. The milestone vessel is the evidence of the priorities of the country in decarbonisation of port operations and the modernisation of harbour crafts with clean-energy technologies. The new tug is supposed …

Anime in Japan has transformed from being a niche form of entertainment to a giant in the streaming world. The likes of Netflix, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ even produce anime content targeting the young generation. The diversity in anime goes from shonen to psychological content that appeals to all. The demand for Japanese anime has increased dramatically over …

The Stranger Things fandom is in the eye of the internet debate again, courtesy of a viral coinage dubbed the Conformity Gate. On social media, fans and critics are doubting whether viewing Stranger Things has turned into a question of keeping up, and not a matter of appreciation. The phenomenon has already provoked heated debates regarding the influence of pop …