NASA has successfully moved the Artemis II rocket to the launch pad. This marks a major milestone in the mission to return humans to the Moon. The move follows the successful uncrewed Artemis I flight. First Crewed Mission of the Artemis Program Artemis II will be the first crewed mission of the program. Astronauts will travel around the Moon and …

The Philippines is gearing up to adopt the technology-driven public recruitment method with the collaboration of Excelsoft Technologies and Aseametrics for the Civil Service Digital Examination from 2026. Their partnership intends to revolutionize large-scale testing by introducing secure, cloud-based assessments that will be more accessible, transparent, and efficient. The Civil Service Digital Examination, which will attract more than 300,000 contenders …

The weather prediction for the next 24 hours in Thailand indicates that the mornings of most areas in the northern part of the country will be cool and foggy, while the cold weather will be still covering the North and Northeast. A weak high-pressure system is affecting the atmosphere of the area, as reported by the scientific team of the …

Indian Navy’s training voyage to Singapore has become one of the main measures to promote maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation in Southeast Asia. This deployment is part of India’s Act East Policy and underlines New Delhi’s intention to develop defence ties with ASEAN countries even more. The Indian Navy training voyage to Singapore does not only consist of professional naval …

Sports diplomacy in Jakarta was also boosted when AIMS President Stephan Fox  came to Indonesia, which strengthened the powers of the country in the world of sports. On January 14, 2026, the leader of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) also presented himself to the leadership of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) as not only a competitor …

An Singapore-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi on Thursday after it received a mid-air fire warning that led to an immediate safety measure. Flight AI 2380 on the Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner had left the Indira Gandhi International Airport carrying approximately 190 passengers on board when a technical alert in the cockpit was sent, related to the auxiliary …

Malaysia plastic waste scrap import data 2025 indicates changing data of imports of waste and scrap of plastics under HS Code 3915 as regulations are tightening. Shipments of imports have not stopped, but new requirements on certification and additional rules in place by July 2025 are having effects on flows particularly between countries that are not Basel Convention signatories. Import …

At the start of the ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting, there were solid demands to increase regional digital collaboration as leaders of the ASEAN bloc convened to mould the next stage of digitalization of the bloc. At the opening ceremony, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn emphasized that ASEAN needed to leave behind the fundamental infrastructures and embark on intelligent connectivity …

Another fatal construction disaster that has hit Thailand on Rama II Road, one of the busiest transport channels in the country, has further fuelled the fear that there is laxity in the enforcement of safety. Local news reported that a crane fell during a highway construction in and around Bangkok, killing some workers and injuring others. The accident is preceded …

Officially, BTS will come back to the international scene with much-anticipated BTS World Tour 2027 their first major tour since the completion of mandatory military service. The Philippines is deemed to be one of the larger stops in the Asian region, and the concerts are likely to be planned in March 2027. The demand is anticipated to be very high …