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Whether buying a home or opening a local business, affordability is no longer the only question people should be asking, says Associate Professor Kristle Romero Cortes. They should also consider what their property might look like in 10 or 20 years. “Whether or not it will be underwater or on fire,” she says. As a

Partnership brings Blue Santa Malaysia’s technology-enabled environmental initiative to the Miss Malaysia Indian Global Pageant, beginning with a Merdeka beach cleanup in Penang PENANG, MALAYSIA – 29 August 2026 – Brewspark Technologies Group and MMI Care, organiser of the Miss Malaysia Indian Global Pageant, have formalised a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to

Global financial markets have continued to face uncertainty in 2026. Changes in U.S. policy, international developments, energy prices, inflation expectations and interest-rate outlooks are all influencing how investors view financial markets. For the digital asset market, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are not completely isolated from broader economic conditions. When global events affect

Ho Chi Minh City, August 2026 – At Vietnam Wedding Week 2026, DO LONG BRIDAL introduced The Prime, bringing a design language associated with glamour, confidence and visual impact into a new conversation: bridal fashion. Presented as part of Bridal Fashion Show 2026, the collection marked an important moment in Do Long’s exploration of the

MANILA, Philippines, 24 AUGUST 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has gotten five nominations from the prestigious 2026 Inside Asian Gaming IR Awards, which includes the coveted Best iGaming Operator. IAG announced 162 nominees on August 17, 2026, drawn from a

As artificial intelligence, connected vehicles, and cloud-based fleet management reshape transportation, emerging mobility platforms are exploring how shared access can move beyond traditional ride-hailing. MANILA — The shared economy is entering a new phase—one increasingly defined not only by people sharing homes, vehicles, and services, but also by intelligent systems coordinating physical assets in real

Cebuana Lhuillier has partnered with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of the Civil Defence (OCD) to launch a nationwide disaster preparedness initiative that brings emergency preparedness education and affordable financial protection to flood-prone communities across the country. Timed with the height of the rainy season, the program reinforces

DAVAO CITY, Philippines, 15 AUGUST 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), turned Davao Whisky Park into one of the liveliest hubs of Kadayawan 2026 on Friday night, as social media star and digital content creator Zeinab Harake Parks brought

As severe flooding hit Metro Manila, and Northern Luzon, corporate volunteers spent the month working at three sites tied to the region’s flood defenses: a wetland sanctuary, a dam-adjacent nursery, and a watershed reforestation site, in partnership with ASSIST. As Typhoon Inday, Tropical Storm Maymay, and the southwest monsoon brought some of the year’s most

Noda Shokukin Co., Ltd. has obtained FSSC 22000 certification at its main manufacturing facility, reinforcing global food safety and ingredient supply. Since its founding in 1969, Noda Shokukin has dedicated more than five decades to research, development, and manufacturing centred on the power of mushrooms. Achieving this internationally recognised food safety standards enables the company