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Monday, Aug 18, 2025
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Character.ai Bets on Future of AI Companionship
Company envisions ‘AI friends’ despite rising legal scrutiny
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China Ramps Up Tax Crackdown on Overseas Investments
Expanded scrutiny targets middle-class global investors
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Japanese Office Furniture Maker Expands into Bomb Shelter Market
Itoki supplies heavy-duty shelter doors as demand for protection grows
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Intel Shares Surge on Possible U.S. Government Investment
Report sparks stock rally and reflects interventionist posture
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Hurricane Erin Threatens U.S. East Coast with Dangerous Surf
Storm to bring hazardous waves despite avoiding direct landfall
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Beijing is moving into gold and other assets, diversifying away from the dollar
China is steadily cutting back on U.S. dollars, now holding about seven hundred fifty-six billion dollars — the lowest since two thousand nine. Researchers in Beijing warn that America’s soaring thirty-seven trillion dollar debt and surg...
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China Requires Data Centres to Source Majority of AI Chips Locally, For Technological Sovereignty
China has ordered publicly owned data centres to source more than half of their chips from domestic makers. It’s more than just a defensive move against U.S. export controls — it’s a strategic bid for tech sovereignty. Cutting reliance o...
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Southeast Asia’s Housing Squeeze Intensifies
Singapore’s million-dollar public flat resales hit a quarterly record
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Singapore’s Lawrence Wong Pledges to Keep City-State ‘Exceptional’
Prime minister outlines priorities in National Day message
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Tokyo Targets Kabukicho Street Solicitation Amid Host-Club Debt Concerns
Police report more arrests near Okubo Park in the first half of the year
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Asia’s Small Firms Brace for Trade Strains Under Higher U.S. Tariffs
Analysts flag exposure for exporters and supply chains
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Pop Culture Crossovers Soften Japan–Korea Social Distance
K-pop and Japanese anime continue to draw fans across both markets
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Philippine Support Rises for Sex Education Amid Teen Pregnancy and HIV Concerns
Survey shows three in four in favour of school-based instruction
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South Korea’s Low Birth Rate Complicates Military Manpower Planning
Officials explore technology and structural adjustments as enlistment pools shrink
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Global Plastics Treaty Talks Collapse; Malaysia’s Position Draws Criticism
Negotiators fail to agree on production limits and chemical controls
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Singapore Grants Rare Clemency to Death-Row Drug Trafficker
President commutes sentence to life imprisonment on Cabinet’s advice
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Cloudbursts and Landslides Hit India’s Himalayas
Authorities report fatalities and disrupted transport in multiple states
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Japanese Warships Make Port Call in Wellington
Maritime Self-Defense Force conducts three-day ceremonial visit to New Zealand
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Malaysia Records Nearly 3,000 Civil Servants Caught Taking Bribes in a Decade
Parliamentary reply cites more than 6,500 bribery cases since 2015
Indonesia’s Prabowo Sets Out Budget Plan and Anti-Graft Drive in First State Address
President pledges action on illegal resource exploitation and cartels
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Singapore Tycoon Ong Beng Seng Fined in Case Linked to Ex-Minister
Court imposes thirty-thousand Singapore dollar penalty; no jail term
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Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Surprise Stop at New Hong Kong Museum
Football icon makes unannounced appearance at CR7 Life Museum amid Saudi Super Cup visit
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Philippines ‘Still Unprepared’ for Typhoons, Says Sara Duterte
Vice President warns of inadequate disaster readiness
Philippines Wins ‘Island Charm’ Award at Beijing Dive Expo
Country recognized as Asia’s best diving destination
Brazil Expected to Boost Pork Exports to the Philippines
Rising demand drives trade opportunities
Lancaster Woman Deported to Philippines After Years in U.S.
Immigration case ends in forced removal
Four Killed in Aircraft Crash in the Philippines
Plane contracted by U.S. Department of Defense goes down
Indian and Philippine Navies Begin Joint Exercise in South China Sea
Bilateral drills underscore growing defense cooperation
New Book Examines MacArthur’s Philippine Campaign
Peter Mansoor explores redemption and strategy in World War II operations
Category 5 Hurricane in the Caribbean: 'Catastrophic Storm' with Winds of 255 km/h
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane within one day, carrying winds of up to 255 kilometers per hour. While not expected to make landfall, it may cause flooding and landslides across Caribbea...
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Trump Backs Putin’s Land-for-Peace Proposal Amid Kyiv’s Rejection
Trump dropped his call for a ceasefire and is now supporting a Russian plan for Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas; Zelenskyy insists on his victory as a must. He continues to state only what others ‘must’ provide to him, without indicating...
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Digital Humans Move Beyond Sci-Fi: From Virtual DJs to AI Customer Agents
AI-powered digital humans are emerging in entertainment, service and commerce, with applications spanning virtual influencers, animated performers and interactive avatars.
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YouTube will start using AI to guess your age. If it’s wrong, you’ll have to prove it
A limited US rollout will use AI to infer user age from viewing behaviour, triggering safety settings or requiring verification when needed.
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Philippines Advances in Babe Ruth World Series Diamond Bracket
Arkadelphia also progresses in youth baseball tournament
Philippines’ First Canopy by Hilton Hotel to Open in 2026
New property marks expansion of international hospitality brand
Lancaster Woman Deported to Philippines After Years in U.S.
Case highlights ongoing immigration enforcement actions
Philippines Hosts First ITF Masters Tour Event in Cebu
Tournament features players from 10 nations
Smart Farming Innovations Transform Philippines’ Agriculture
New technologies boost productivity and sustainability
China’s South China Sea Crash Exposes Dangers of Risky Maneuvers
Incident highlights escalating maritime tensions
OpenAI’s ‘PhD-Level’ ChatGPT 5 Stumbles, Struggles to Even Label a Map
Marketed as a revolutionary breakthrough, GPT-5 has instead faced ridicule for basic errors, a diminished personality, and the retirement of popular older models, prompting a swift backlash and hasty fixes from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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President Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office: "He told me: 'I will never do it as long as you're president ... but I am very patient, and China is very patient.'
High-Stakes Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine Underway in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage with senior aides as Russia continues airstrikes amid war in Ukraine.
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Philippines Accuses China Over South China Sea Collision
Manila blames Beijing for incident in disputed waters
Australian and Philippine Forces Begin Largest Joint Exercises
Military drills take place near disputed South China Sea waters
Philippines’ Personal Remittances Rise 3.7 Percent in June
Overseas workers continue to boost the national economy
Philippines’ Century Pacific Acquires US Plant-Based Seafood Firm
Move marks expansion into sustainable food markets
China and Philippines Trade Blame for Maritime Collision
Incident adds strain to already tense bilateral relations
US and Philippines Discuss Missile System Deployments
Talks follow heightened tensions in the South China Sea
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Character.ai Bets on Future of AI Companionship
China Ramps Up Tax Crackdown on Overseas Investments
Japanese Office Furniture Maker Expands into Bomb Shelter Market
Intel Shares Surge on Possible U.S. Government Investment
Hurricane Erin Threatens U.S. East Coast with Dangerous Surf
Beijing is moving into gold and other assets, diversifying away from the dollar
China Requires Data Centres to Source Majority of AI Chips Locally, For Technological Sovereignty
Southeast Asia’s Housing Squeeze Intensifies
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong Pledges to Keep City-State ‘Exceptional’
Tokyo Targets Kabukicho Street Solicitation Amid Host-Club Debt Concerns
Asia’s Small Firms Brace for Trade Strains Under Higher U.S. Tariffs
Pop Culture Crossovers Soften Japan–Korea Social Distance
Philippine Support Rises for Sex Education Amid Teen Pregnancy and HIV Concerns
South Korea’s Low Birth Rate Complicates Military Manpower Planning
Global Plastics Treaty Talks Collapse; Malaysia’s Position Draws Criticism
Singapore Grants Rare Clemency to Death-Row Drug Trafficker
Cloudbursts and Landslides Hit India’s Himalayas
Japanese Warships Make Port Call in Wellington
Indonesia’s Prabowo Sets Out Budget Plan and Anti-Graft Drive in First State Address
Singapore Tycoon Ong Beng Seng Fined in Case Linked to Ex-Minister
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Surprise Stop at New Hong Kong Museum
Category 5 Hurricane in the Caribbean: 'Catastrophic Storm' with Winds of 255 km/h
Trump Backs Putin’s Land-for-Peace Proposal Amid Kyiv’s Rejection
Digital Humans Move Beyond Sci-Fi: From Virtual DJs to AI Customer Agents
YouTube will start using AI to guess your age. If it’s wrong, you’ll have to prove it
OpenAI’s ‘PhD-Level’ ChatGPT 5 Stumbles, Struggles to Even Label a Map
High-Stakes Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine Underway in Alaska
A Computer That Listens, Sees, and Acts: What to Expect from Windows 12
Bitcoin hits $123,000
Iranian Protection Offers Chinese Vehicle Shipments a Cost Advantage over Japanese and Korean Makers
Southwest Airlines Apologizes After 'Accidentally Forgetting' Two Blind Passengers at New Orleans Airport and Faces Criticism Over Poor Service for Passengers with Disabilities
United States Sells Luxury Yacht Amadea, Valued at Approximately $325 Million, in First Sale of a Seized Russian Yacht Since the Invasion of Ukraine
It’s Not the Algorithm: New Study Claims Social Networks Are Fundamentally Broken
Sixty-Year-Old Claims: “My Biological Age Is Twenty-One.” Want the Same? Remember the Name Spermidine
Saudi Arabia accelerates renewables to curb domestic oil use
World’s Cleanest Countries 2025 Ranked by Air, Water, Waste, and Hygiene Standards
Trump Extends US-China Tariff Truce for 90 Days
Bangkok rises to eleventh in global luxury living costs as Asia-Pacific wealth expands
Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion all-cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser
Kodak warns of liquidity crisis as debt obligations loom
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez announce engagement
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album on Travis Kelce’s podcast after high-profile year together
South Korean court orders arrest of former First Lady Kim Keon Hee on bribery and corruption allegations
Asia-Pacific dominates world’s busiest flight routes, with South Korea’s Jeju–Seoul corridor leading global rankings
Private Welsh island with 19th-century fort listed for sale at over £3 million
Cathay Pacific offers consecutive rounds of voluntary unpaid leave for cabin crew amid investment and profit updates
Sam Altman challenges Elon Musk with plans for Neuralink rival
Zelenskyy Excluded from Trump-Putin Alaska Talks as White House Cites Bilateral Format
Trump and Putin Meeting: Focus on Listening and Communication
Instagram Released a New Feature – and Sent Users Into a Panic
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