Philippines, US bolster ties with seventh maritime exercise Baird Maritime PH, US military units hold 7th bilateral maritime drills in WPS Philippine News Agency Philippine Navy tests new frigate in West Philippine Sea drills with US forces Philstar.com BRP Miguel Malvar successfully completes first official mission in West Philippine Sea | ABS-CBN News ABS-CBN Philippines, US hold joint maritime … Read more
Home » ASIA » Philippines with Its Seven Thousand Booming Beach Paradise Islands Is This Surging Southeast Asian Jewel Outshining Thailand as the Ultimate Travel Destination? Friday, May 16, 2025 Industry observers were suggesting that the Philippines had begun to emerge as a serious alternative to Thailand in the realm of Southeast Asian travel, even … Read more
Village health Volunteers in Thailand survey mosquito breeding sites as part of dengue prevention campaign Deere Kumphaitoon/Shutterstock Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment. NTDs are a group of infectious diseases that mainly affect poor people in tropical and … Read more
China says it’s “tearing down walls”, expanding its circle of trading partners and “shaking hands” instead of “shaking fists”, amid its escalating trade war with the United States. The comments from the Chinese foreign ministry came as President Xi Jinping continued his tour through South-East Asia — which Donald Trump said was designed to work … Read more
Singapore Strait: incidents on increase. File Image / Pixabay An increase has been observed in incidents involving piracy and commercial shipping in the Singapore Strait. The latest incident involved a bulker that was boarded by pirates on January 25 in the Philip Strait in Singapore, according to maritime news provider Tradewinds. The intruders were … Read more
The world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named Penang one of the seven best destinations to visit in South-East Asia. On its website on Jan 2, Lonely Planet described Penang as a vibrant mosaic of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, all of which are reflected in its food, architecture and traditions. “The capital of this … Read more