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Lufthansa to build 2nd hangar in Philippines
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday. Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos and Lufthansa's managers in Berlin where Marcos was o.....»»
Malaysian Chamber eyes Davao’s logistics hub potential
THE Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industries Philippines, Inc. (MCCI) foresees strong business confidence for investing in Davao City, positioning it as a potential world-class logistics hub competing with leading regions in Southeast Asia such as Singapore, Macau, and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia......»»
EDITORIAL — Sour grapes
There are many reasons why tiny Singapore has sprinted ahead of the rest of Southeast Asia in terms of economic growth and nearly all human development indicators......»»
Philippines has cheapest Netflix plans in SE Asia
Filipinos pay the cheapest price among Southeast Asians for a Netflix subscription. .....»»
Lufthansa mulls return of direct flights to Manila
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa is assessing the viability of flying back to Manila as part of its expansion plans in Southeast Asia......»»
Singapore must explain Taylor Swift exclusivity deal – lawmaker
The Singaporean embassy must explain allegations that Singapore made a deal to exclusively host Taylor Swift’s concert in Southeast Asia, according to Filipino lawmaker Joey Salceda......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 21
NEW DELHI -- At least nine people were killed and six others injured critically Wednesday in a collision between an autorickshaw and a truck in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, police said. The accident took place on Lakhisarai-Sikandra highway near Bihrarura village in Lakhisarai district, about 136 km southeast of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. (India-Road Accident) - - - - JAKARTA -- Three.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 21
NEW DELHI -- At least nine people were killed and six others injured critically Wednesday in a collision between an autorickshaw and a truck in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, police said. The accident took place on Lakhisarai-Sikandra highway near Bihrarura village in Lakhisarai district, about 136 km southeast of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. (India-Road Accident) - - - - JAKARTA -- Three.....»»
Reticulated python captured inside compound of DOH-7 in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A reticulated python, locally known as a “Sawa,” was captured inside the compound of the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. A reticulated python is a “non-venomous snake” native to South and Southeast Asia, which holds the title of.....»»
Cebu Pacific shelves plans for Saudi, China flights
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is focusing its international expansion within East and Southeast Asia this year, shelving plans of launching flights to Saudi Arabia and reopening trips to Beijing as supply issues shake the airline......»»
Philippines leads Asean in vehicle output growth in 2023
The Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing country in Southeast Asia in terms of motor vehicle production in 2023 as it registered a 19.7 percent increase......»»
Angkas eyes entry into 4-wheel market
From two wheels to four, motorcycle taxi service provider Angkas is setting its compass toward a territory dominated by the biggest ride-hailing app in Southeast Asia......»»
3 Northern Luzon cities named ‘Asean Clean Tourist Cities’
Three cities in Northern Luzon were recognized as “clean tourist cities” in Southeast Asia......»»
Antipolo Cathedral elevated as first international shrine in PH, Southeast Asia
In a historic celebration, pilgrims, officials, and prelates come together in Antipolo to witness the solemn declaration of the 450-year-old cathedral, home of the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.....»»
Antipolo Cathedral declared international shrine
In June 2022, the Vatican declared the approval of a petition to raise the cathedral's status to an international shrine, marking the first such designation in Southeast Asia and the 11th globally......»»
MSC, MWI slated at Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Venturing outside Southeast Asia for the first time, the rebranded midyear tournament of Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) as well as the MLBB Women’s Invitational will be happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the first Esports World Cup......»»
US military moving fuel closer to Taiwan
The American Embassy in Manila has confirmed a shipment from a naval base in Hawaii to a commercial site in the Philippines The US has confirmed that it has transferred large amounts of fuel from a military base in Hawaii to storage facilities across Southeast Asia. The announcement came after a Philippines senator ra.....»»
As Jokowi nears end of term, Mary Jane Veloso ages in detention
An OFW rights group says the Philippine government should work harder toward Mary Jane Veloso's freedom in the context of fighting human trafficking in Southeast Asia.....»»
PNP chief vows to intensify anti-crime efforts
After a recent survey showed that the Philippines is the third safest country in Southeast Asia, the Philippine National Police yesterday vowed to intensify anti-criminality operations and strengthen partnerships with communities......»»
US military moving fuel closer to Taiwan
The American Embassy in Manila has confirmed a shipment from a naval base in Hawaii to a commercial site in the Philippines The US has confirmed that it has transferred large amounts of fuel from a military base in Hawaii to storage facilities across Southeast Asia. The announcement came after a Philippines senator ra.....»»