Heatwave swells Asia's appetite for air-conditioning
HONG KONG, China — A record-breaking heatwave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling options, including air-conditioning.
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Defense chiefs from US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
HONOLULU (AP) — Defense chiefs from the U.S., Australia, Japan and the Philippines vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gathered Thursday in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China’s operations in the South China Sea.
WATCH: Stéphane Rolland receives Designer of the Year award in Dubai
MANILA, Philippines — Stéphane Rolland, the French fashion designer with his own haute couture fashion brand, arrived at the red carpet of the Emigala Fashion and Beauty Awards night with his muse, the Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing.
Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing receives 2024 Emigala Global Fashion Icon of the Year Award
MANILA, Philippines — Fan Bingbing, 42, the Chinese actress, model, television producer and singer, was awarded the 2024 Emigala Global Fashion Icon of the Year.
West Philippine Sea not key concern for investors in US
CALIFORNIA – The West Philippine Sea issue is not a top-of-mind concern for investors eyeing expansion in the Philippines, according to a former US trade negotiator and Filipino business executives here.
Bomb scare at NAIA delays Japan flight
MANILA, Philippines — Passengers on a flight to Japan experienced delays at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 following a bomb scare that temporarily disrupted travel operations.
Hong Kong sees rise in Filipino tourists, remains top destination
MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong remains a top outbound destination for the Philippines, according to internal data by travel agency Klook.
SHINee’s Onew announces solo 2024 ‘Guess!’ tour
SHINee singer Onew has announced his upcoming solo 2024 ‘Guess!’ tour, featuring concerts in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and more.SHINee’s Onew and his label Griffin Entertainment announced the K-pop singer’s solo 2024 ‘Guess!’ tour on April 29. The tour will feature 11 concerts across seven countries in Asia from May to July this year.The idol will kick off his tour with a two-date concert in Seoul, South Korean on May 17 and 18.