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Premier Li: Canton Fair offers window into China's economic vitality
Oct 14, 2026

Premier Li: Canton Fair offers window into China's economic vitality

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended Wednesday's opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, and delivered a keynote speech.


JV Ejercito flags ‘major changes’ in House-approved 2027 budget bill
Oct 14, 2026

JV Ejercito flags ‘major changes’ in House-approved 2027 budget bill

'The cuts to preventive health programs are substantial, while medical assistance has increased,' says Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito


CICC warns of online grooming tactics, from love-bombing to blackmail
Oct 14, 2026

CICC warns of online grooming tactics, from love-bombing to blackmail

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday warned that online grooming involves several stages of manipulation, including isolation, love-bombing and blackmail, which could lead to violence or suicide among young victims.



US holds ‘unusual’ civil-military meeting in Tokyo ahead of Trump’s China trip
Oct 14, 2026

US holds ‘unusual’ civil-military meeting in Tokyo ahead of Trump’s China trip

Senior American diplomats, administration officials and Indo-Pacific military commanders met in Tokyo earlier this month in what one source called an “unusual” gathering ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in November. People familiar with the meeting said it represented an evolution of a long-standing practice in which US ambassadors stationed across Asia and the Pacific gathered to exchange intelligence, coordinate diplomatic reporting and align regional priorities. The...


[Be The Good] Help youth leaders, students attend Social Good Summit 2026
Oct 14, 2026

[Be The Good] Help youth leaders, students attend Social Good Summit 2026

More than an event, it's a resounding declaration for the need to put humans at the center of any technology, most especially generative AI


Bali tipping row: call for Indonesian tourists to pay up triggers backlash
Oct 14, 2026

Bali tipping row: call for Indonesian tourists to pay up triggers backlash

A debate over tipping culture has erupted across the Indonesian resort island of Bali and beyond, triggered by a politician’s unfavourable comparison of domestic and foreign tourists. In a social media video, I Gusti Arya Wedakarna urged domestic tourists to “normalise giving tips in touristy places”, which he said was part of the island’s “ethics”. “Perhaps that’s the psychological reason why Balinese people are more excited about serving foreigners,” said Wedakarna, an Indonesian Regional...


Foreign legislators get to look at Tianjin's port and its lawmaking
Oct 14, 2026

Foreign legislators get to look at Tianjin's port and its lawmaking

Nearly 70 legislators from over 50 countries met in north China's Tianjin Municipality this week to discuss local governance, the next stage of development, cultural heritage and urban renewal.


Indian Protesters Describe Rough Treatment by the Police
Oct 14, 2026

Indian Protesters Describe Rough Treatment by the Police

Some of those detained accused security forces of beating them during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India’s capital over the weekend. Police have said they followed the law.


Oct 14, 2026

Erwan Heussaff's dish inspired by Eastern Samar fish patty Podpod

Pudpod or Podpod is a traditional smoked fish patty from Eastern Samar made from flaked fish mixed with aromatics, prized for its rich, savory smokiness.


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