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PAGASA announced on February 7, 2026, that Tropical Depression “Basyang” (Intl. “PENHA”) weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) by 2:00 AM, fully dissipating by 8:00 AM. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) No. 1 were all called off throughout the area of the Visayas and Mindanao and Samar and Dinagat Island, and Surigao, which were further south and had initially been …

In 2025, the United Arab Emirates achieved its first milestone in economic achievements as the figure of non-oil foreign trade reached AED 3.8 trillion (USD 1 trillion). According to the official trade statistics, the annual growth of more than 27 percent is largely due to the growth in non-oil exports and the enlargement of global trading alliances. Some of the …

Recently, the East Asian logistics division received two of the most sought-after global awards, which underscores its commitment to eco-friendly business. The firm is able to show its vision in the long term by meeting high ecological management and workforce protection standards on the global level. This success shows that the age has come when the efficiency of industry must …

Vietnam surges as Asia’s top 2026 travel destination, targeting 25 million international arrivals after 2025’s record 21.2 million—outpacing Thailand’s 28% growth and Indonesia’s 15% with 287% New Year spikes in Hanoi alone. Phu Quoc, Da Lat, and Ha Long bay attract with visa waivers, direct flights out of India/China, and recognition by UNESCO heritage, have been creating VND 2,632B of …

Vietnam solidified its status as the world’s third-largest cassava exporter in 2026, shipping crops worth approximately $1.3 billion—behind only Thailand and Nigeria, as highlighted during Vietnam Logistics Day. The Vietnam Cassava Association also reported high growth with 3.34 million tons of export in the first 10 months alone, which increased 59.8 percent in amount compared to 2024. The 94 percent …

The Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), has officially proposed designating May 6 as Vietnam Logistics Day. The date was selected in celebration of a historical event: Decree No. 61, that was signed by President Ho Chi Minh on May 6, 1946, that formed the Supply Department, a forerunner of the modern …

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) proposes designating May 6 as Vietnam Logistics Day, marking a historic nod to the sector’s pivotal role. Associated with the decree of President Ho Chi Minh in 1946 that resulted in the creation of the Supply Department, it will enhance awareness in the context of geopolitics and green-shifts causing global discontinuities in supply …

The Nihilist Penguin from Werner Herzog’s 2007 documentary Encounters at the End of the World has exploded as 2026’s inaugural viral meme. One of the Adelie penguins leaves its colony going 70km inland, walking into barren mountains- a probable death march; as Herzog puts it. Being retweeted by millions on TikTok and X, it is the representation of burnout, rebellion, …

SpaceX has officially discontinued its popular Starlink Roam plan, specifically the “Roam 10GB” tier that cost just $10 per month. This entry-level option was a favorite among users seeking affordable satellite internet backup or connectivity for short trips. Customers of the international markets, such as US, Canada, and Australia, have also been informed via mails that their 10 dollar plan …

After a historic 27-year career, legendary astronaut Sunita Williams has officially announced her retirement from NASA, effective December 27, 2025. The news was verified by the agency this week in a tenure that had added an astounding 608 days in orbit, becoming the second-longest of any American astronaut. Williams originally intended the mission to be a short test flight on …