MANILA -- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte blamed the current administration for the country's political unrest, saying the nation has fallen into turmoil.
"Our nation is in disorder when it shouldn't be," Sara said in a video message at The Hague, Netherlands, where her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, is arrested in the International Criminal Court. (Philippines-Sara Duterte)
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BANGKOK -- Thailand is accelerating its automotive industry's shift toward smart and green mobility, positioning electric vehicle (EV) adoption as a core pillar for both economic resilience and national energy security, the head of the country's Board of Investment (BOI) has said.
Speaking at the BOI Symposium 2026 on Wednesday, BOI Secretary General Narit Therdsteerasukdi outlined a comprehensive policy framework designed to transform the Southeast Asian nation's established manufacturing base into a hub for next-generation vehicles. (Thailand-EVs)
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ADELAIDE -- In Adelaide, a coastal capital better known for its festivals and wine, the global tourism industry has briefly taken center stage as Australia's largest B2B tourism event engages market players worldwide.
From May 10 to 14, the 46th Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), hosted by Tourism Australia, brought together global buyers and Australian sellers in the tourism industry. Behind the crowded aisles and packed schedules lies something more fundamental: a tourism relationship between Australia and China regaining momentum, and related services quietly recalibrating for its next phase of growth. (Australia-China-Tourism, FEATURE)
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NEW DELHI -- At least 104 people were killed and over 50 others injured after dust storms and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rains battered the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said Thursday.
The strong winds damaged homes and other structures. It also perished the livestock. (India-Storm-Deaths)
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TOKYO -- Japan's Honda Motor Co. reported Thursday a net loss of 423.94 billion yen (around 2.7 billion U.S. dollars) for fiscal 2025, marking its first annual net loss since the automaker went public in 1957.
The sharp reversal from a net profit of 835.84 billion yen a year earlier was largely due to losses stemming from a revamp of its electric vehicle (EV) business and related investments. Honda said total EV-related losses for the fiscal year ended March amounted to 1.45 trillion yen. (Japan-Honda) Enditem
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