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Bank of the Philippine Islands secures two major honours at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2025 for driving innovation and employee engagement across ASEAN.

British automaker Jaguar confirms it will not build cars in the US, reflecting broader challenges posed by tariff uncertainty under the Trump administration for ASEAN trade partners.

Hamas has released US-Israeli national Edan Alexander amid a temporary halt in Gaza hostilities. Israel’s Netanyahu refuses to agree to wider ceasefire.

Singapore’s ruling party achieves a landslide victory, reinforcing PM Lawrence Wong’s leadership as he navigates regional economic challenges and US trade tensions.

Apple announces shift in manufacturing of iPhones and devices for the US market from China to India and Vietnam, reshaping global supply chains.

Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, wins a fourth consecutive term in the 2025 federal election, influenced by rising tensions with the U.S.

Solasta Education, led by Founder Edward Tanoto, honored at the 4.0 Award Trends Summit 2025 with the #1 Indonesia Most Recommended Education Awards. Discover the journey of this education consulting leader.

OpenAI shopping integration in ChatGPT promises faster, smarter online buying, raising competition against Amazon, Google, and other tech giants.

Canada faces a rare moment of unity as US tariff threats under Trump shift voter sentiment and alter political calculations ahead of the election.

China threatens countries on tariffs as it accuses negotiators with the US of sacrificing its interests. ASEAN observers fear rising pressure in regional diplomacy.

The US has imposed indefinite export restrictions on Nvidia’s AI chips to China, intensifying the rivalry over artificial intelligence supremacy.

China - Amidst the escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, China has issued a strong warning to other nations. Beijing has made it clear that it will