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PM Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; EAM Jaishankar may represent India
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia to participate in the meetings related to the ASEAN summit beginning Sunday due to scheduling issues, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. It is...
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Oct 23, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.KING SALMAN’S AID TO DEVELOP EDUCATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided RM3.4 million (US$800,000) in aid to support the Cambodia University of Management and...
Batangas tourism thrives in the shadow of Taal Volcano
By Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter FOR CLUB BALAI ISABEL, a lakeside resort in Talisay, Batangas province, Taal Volcano, one of the Philippines’ most iconic natural landmarks, is both an economic lifeline and an ever-present risk. “Taal Volcano is...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Oct 23, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.KING SALMAN’S AID TO DEVELOP EDUCATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided RM3.4 million (US$800,000) in aid to support the Cambodia University of Management and...
Philippines welcomes relaunch of e-Visas with China, aiming to boost tourism
The Philippines eagerly welcomes the launch of electronic visas at their embassy in Beijing for Chinese nationals starting in November. Tourism Secretary Christina Franco lauded the “milestone policy”, noting that it “provides a strong signal to...
PNP goes on heightened alert for Undas
THE PNP will be on heightened alert status starting today, Wednesday, to ensure peace and order during the observance of All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ Day or Undas. In a statement, the PNP said the alert status will be observed until November 3...
Philippines resumes eVisas for Chinese visitors in November
THE PHILIPPINES will reopen eVisa applications for Chinese visitors in November. Chinese applicants who will visit the Philippines for tourism or business purposes can apply for the eVisa if they are travelling for a non-extendable period of 14...
Travelling to Japan? Indian tourists will soon be able to pay via UPI — Here's what we know
Indian tourists who are planning to visit Japan will soon be able to make digital payments in the foreign country using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) systems, as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed an MoU with NTT...
The best travel destinations for 2026 named – from an American national park to a northern English city
Winter can be a gruelling season: the frost is settling in, you’ve had to turn on your heating reluctantly, and the days are getting shorter and shorter. But do not despair, as the next few months of hibernation are the perfect time to start...
DOT teams up with TikTok to boost tourism MSMEs
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and short-form video platform TikTok signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Tuesday, October 21, to enhance the digital presence of tourism-related Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a strategic...
Travelers Tribe leads outreach program for 52 kids
SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Fifty-two joyful Filipino children experienced an unforgettable day full of delight, food and gifts, from a touching outreach program of the Travelers Tribe Masonic Club of Bahrain (T2), with the...
Hyundai Trucks & Buses spreads holiday cheer with ‘Pasok sa Pasko’ promo
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks & Buses in the Philippines, rings in the holiday season with its “Pasok sa Pasko” Promo, an exclusive yearend offering designed to reward the hard work and...
Author Angela Shupe Reflects on Her Mom’s Harrowing Journey from the Philippines to America During WWII (EXCLUSIVE)
Greetings, fellow bookworms! Here at Woman’s World, it’s no secret our staff is filled with book lovers. When we’re not reading books, we’re writing about books, talking about books or recommending books. But one of the best parts of our jobs is...
Game Preview: Osceola travels to Rivercrest in key conference matchup
Coaches: Rivercrest - Brett Hardin (5-2) at RHS; Osceola - Robert Hooks (48-14) at OHS. 2025 has been a year of surprises thus far for both Osceola and Rivercrest. For Osceola, the surprise has not been a pleasant one, as the Seminoles, picked to...
Faith Flourishes In the Philippines
by Father Michael Panicali St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta famously asked, “How can there be too many children? It is like saying, ‘There are too many flowers.’ ” The first stop I made after arriving in the Philippines in late August for a 10-day...
DOT, TikTok ink partnership to boost reach of MSMEs in tourism sector
The collaboration aims to expand the reach and boost revenues of small business in the tourism sector such as small hotels, souvenir shops, and travel agencies MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) and TikTok Philippines on...
One dot, one moment: Anwar’s quiet photo wins hearts after Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — A photo of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim posted on his official Facebook page without any caption — and just a single dot — has captured the attention of many social media users. The post, uploaded on Monday...
Radio broadcaster shot while traveling in Albay dies while undergoing treatment
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) condoled with the family, friends, and colleagues of a broadcast journalist who passed away on Tuesday, a day after he was shot in Albay. Noel Bellen Samar died while...
Dia del Galeón: Its historical significance
OCT. 8 is a significant day not only for history students and scholars but for all Filipinos. It is the day we celebrate “Dia del Galeón” (Day of the Galleon) to recognize the importance of the galleon trade. This day marks the anniversary of the...
Azamara Cruises unveils 2027-28 cruises and is set to make waves Down Under
Azamara Cruises has unveiled an extended return to Australia and New Zealand for its 2027/2028 season – arriving earlier and staying longer than ever before, with 23 itineraries and the inclusion of new ports. Azamara Pursuit arrives into Asia via...