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China takes centre stage in Philippines' feisty midterm election
Published on 11/05/2025
» MANILA - In political rallies, Senate hearings and voter surveys ahead of Monday's midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming - and unusual - presence.
Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/05/2025
» The pregnancy of a 58-year-old woman in Hong Kong has sparked hopes for older women seeking to have children but also raised concerns about the risks of giving birth later in life.
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after 3 years of war
Reuters, Published on 11/05/2025
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey that he said should be aimed at bringing a durable peace, an initiative welcomed by US President Donald Trump.
Hong Kong's 'golden week' tourist numbers rise by better-than-expected 22%
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/05/2025
» Tourist growth numbers during the recent Labour Day "golden week" holiday were higher than originally forecast, Hong Kong's No. 2 official said on Saturday, adding that the government would closely track the new preferences of visitors on social media.
Pope Leo XIV to address faithful with St Peter's prayer
AFP, Published on 11/05/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.
256 tonnes of electronic waste seized in Ayutthaya
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/05/2025
» AYUTTHAYA: Authorities impounded 256 tonnes of electronic waste at a factory in Bang Pahan district for examination as it was believed to be the source of hazardous electronic waste.
Hong Kong's Cathay drink mix-up: why it happened and how to protect yourself
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/05/2025
» A flight attendant with Cathay Pacific Airways mistakenly served a glass of white wine to a three-year-old boy seated in business class last month, raising concerns over the health risks caused by a mix-up of wrong drinks and food for passengers.
What happens when organisations speak the same leadership language
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 11/05/2025
» In my previous piece, I talked about why organisations need a shared leadership language — especially here in Southeast Asia, where diversity, speed and complexity are part of everyday business.
Ukrainian woman arrested for B350,000 damage to her rented room in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 11/05/2025
» PHUKET: Police have arrested a 20-year-old Ukrainian woman for damaging her rented condominium room in this southern tourist island province.
Trump hails progress after first day of US-China trade talks
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/05/2025
» Senior US and Chinese negotiators spent hours behind closed doors in Switzerland on Saturday as they held high-stakes talks that offer the clearest opportunity yet for the two countries to de-escalate their trade war, with President Donald Trump calling it a “very good” meeting.