Japan Approves ¥21.3 Trillion Stimulus Package to Support Economy
Tokyo — Japan has approved a massive ¥21.3 trillion ($135.4 billion) stimulus package. The announcement, which came from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet, is being […]
Asia Pacific
Sri Lanka Launches Gambling Regulatory Authority on December 1
On November 19, 2025, Sri Lanka officially confirmed that its new Gambling Regulatory Authority will begin operations on December 1. This marks a major milestone […]
Global Unemployment Shock: South Africa at 31.9% While Asia Holds Steady
On November 17, 2025, new figures revealed striking differences in global unemployment rates. South Africa recorded the highest level at 31.9%, while advanced economies such […]
Nepal’s Banknotes Now Printed in China, Ending India’s Long Role
Nepal has officially shifted its currency printing operations from India to China, marking a significant change in South Asia’s financial landscape.For decades, India’s Security Press […]
China Dominates Global Patent Race with Record Filings in 2024
Beijing, November 13, 2025 – China has once again taken the lead in global innovation, filing nearly half of all patents worldwide in 2024. According […]
Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. Launches First Textile Circulatory Hub
Manila, Philippines — Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI), in partnership with ANTHILL, Maybank Foundation, and the Quezon City LGU, officially launched the Manila Circularity Hub […]
TP Philippines Donates to Philippine Red Cross for Earthquake Relief
Taguig City, Philippines — In its continuing mission to make a positive impact, TP in the Philippines, through its Citizen of the World (COTW) program, […]
China’s Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighters J-36 and J-XDS Spotted at Secret Base
China’s sixth-generation stealth fighters—J-36 and J-XDS—have now been spotted together at a secretive test base near Lop Nur, confirming rapid progress in Beijing’s military aviation […]
Expo City Dubai’s Sidr Residences Sets New Standard for Smart Living
Expo City Dubai Appoints ECC for Sidr Residences—A Smart Living Milestone Duba: Expo City Dubai has officially appointed Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) as the main […]
TP McKinley Campus Officially Opens in Taguig City, Showcasing Filipino Talent and Future-Ready Innovation
Taguig City, Philippines: TP (ex-Teleperformance) in the Philippines, a leader in digital business services, today announced it officially opened its newest and most advanced campus […]
TP Wins Service Excellence Company of the Year at 2025 Asia CEO Awards
Pasay City, Metro Manila—TP, a global leader in digital business services, was recently named Grand Winner of the Service Excellence Company of the Year award […]
TP and AIM Launch TELDP to Empower Future Leaders in the Philippines’ IT-BPM Sector
Makati City, Philippines – TP, a global leader in digital business services, recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Asian Institute of Management […]
Abu Dhabi International Manuscripts Conference 2025: A Cultural Milestone
The Fourth Abu Dhabi International Manuscripts Conference 2025 has emerged as a pivotal event in the cultural calendar, drawing over 200 experts and enthusiasts from […]
Dubai Police Unveils AI-Powered Vision for Public Safety at GITEX 2025
Dubai, UAE — October 10, 2025: In a bold showcase of technological prowess and civic innovation, Dubai Police is set to redefine the future of […]
Japan’s ‘Kawaii’ Craze Is Taking Over the World — From Fashion to Finance!
Tokyo, October 10, 2025 — This month’s issue of Highlighting Japan dives headfirst into the irresistibly charming world of “kawaii”—Japan’s culture of cute that’s capturing […]
Osaka Couple Arrested for Smuggling 45 Tons of Rice Disguised as Mung Beans
Japanese authorities have arrested a couple in Osaka Prefecture for allegedly attempting to smuggle 45 tons of rice into the country by disguising the shipment […]
Over 1,200 Residents Unite at Dubai Police’s Al Qusais Forum for Safety and Community Spirit
Dubai —In a vibrant display of community spirit and civic engagement, more than 1,200 residents gathered at the playgrounds of His Highness Sheikh Rashid Al […]
TP and TESDA Launch Near-Hire Training Program in Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental, Philippines – TP in the Philippines, a global leader in digital business services, was recently recognized as one of the pioneering enterprises in […]
Over 6,600 Minpaku Units in Osaka – But Locals Say ‘Enough’
As Japan’s inbound tourism hits record highs—over 3.2 million foreign visitors in August alone—Osaka Prefecture finds itself at the center of a growing debate over […]
Dubai Police Becomes First UAE Force to Earn Global Gender Equality Certification
Dubai, September 14, 2025 — In a landmark achievement for institutional equity, Dubai Police has become the first police force in the UAE to receive […]