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Why houses in the Philippines stand on wooden stilts to survive floods, typhoons and extreme heat

Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo,…

The Times of India

Modi in Indonesia: India forming a strategic BrahMos belt

India's potential BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia could forge a significant coastal defence network across Southeast Asia. This growing 'BrahMos belt,' already including the Philippines and Vietnam, offers regional powers a potent deterrent against China's maritime assertiveness. As US security assurances waver, these missile deployments provide a crucial, independent defence…

The Economic Times

The World Bank has elevated Vietnam and the Philippines to upper-middle-income status—but now they face 'a far more demanding phase of development'

Both countries must now escape the middle income trap that has stalled several of their Southeast Asian peers.

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New boutique, classic collection

The partnership between Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch has been reinforced by the opening of their first duplex boutique in Southeast Asia at Post 1928 Building, One Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Why Google’s 'smartest' phone still skips Thailand

Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most enthusiastic smartphone markets, yet Google’s Pixel phones remain absent from official shelves, leaving expats and Thai tech fans to wonder why Android’s own flagship is still treated like a suitcase souvenir.

Bangkok Post

WONTECH ASIA, THAILAND Korean aesthetics

Thailand’s medical aesthetics industry is attracting growing foreign investment as international companies seek to tap rising demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatments and use Thailand as a springboard into Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong beautician pleads guilty to luring 2 women into Myanmar scam factory through Thailand

A Hong Kong beautician has admitted tricking two women into forced labour and confinement in Southeast Asia by offering them free flights and accommodation and promising a lucrative reward for transporting 48 million baht more than a year ago.

Bangkok Post

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Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo shows

Bank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existing responsibilities for Asia Pacific consumer and retail investment banking. Tan, who joined BofA in 2020, will relocate to Singapore in the third quarter. This move sees…

The Economic Times

Invasive stinging caterpillars reemerge in Hawaii as authorities release thousands of wasps to counteract them

The nettle caterpillar, originally native to Southeast Asia, was first detected in Hawaii more than two decades ago

The Independent UK

Chinese carmaker DFSK ramps up Southeast Asia drive

Chinese automaker DFSK is intensifying its push into Southeast Asia by rolling out new energy vehicles tailored for right-hand-drive (RHD) markets.

Bangkok Post

Sweden has 267,570 islands, more than any country on Earth; most have never been lived on

Sweden sits on the edge of the Baltic Sea, shares borders with Norway and Finland, and is mostly known for its forests, fjords, and very good furniture. Not exactly what you'd picture when someone says "island nation." And yet, according to a 2013 survey by Statistics Sweden , this Scandinavian…

The Times of India

Goldman Sachs Flags Three Major Threats To Southeast Asia's Food Supply

Food supply pressures in Southeast Asia are drawing renewed attention as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war, rising fertilizer costs and concerns surrounding El Niño add strain to agricultural markets across the region.

International Business Times

Cybersecurity firm Mitigata raises $15 million funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm Mitigata has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The capital infusion will fuel headcount expansion, bolster research and development, and drive international market entry into the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Mitigata's AI-powered platform offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, addressing the escalating…

The Economic Times

'Winds and Waves': Gen 10 Fan Theories Point to Ghost-Type Pokémon Inspired by Southeast Asian Folklore

Pokémon Gen 10 theories suggest Ghost-type starters inspired by Southeast Asian folklore, myths, and nature-based creatures like Tropius and Vileplume.

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The Independent UK

High oil prices drive a surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales, but charging networks lag behind

The war in Iran has helped reshape the global electric vehicle market, giving Chinese automakers an opening across the developing world as fuel prices surge

Bangkok Post

Chinese EV brands signal Southeast Asia expansion at Hong Kong auto expo

China's electric vehicle makers are using Hong Kong's annual auto expo this week to signal their ambitions in the Southeast Asian market, with some brands rolling out right-hand drive models for the region's roads.

The Economic Times

As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rival

China is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. Cheaper costs and innovative products are fueling this surge, potentially making China the world's largest producer soon. Despite export hurdles, Chinese companies are eyeing international markets, posing a significant…

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TI 2026 Southeast Asia Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, format, and how to watch

10 squads collide for SEA's sole seat at TI15.

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AAP

NOVVA Group acquires 120 MWp Philippines solar project, anchoring its AI-era power platform in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVVA Group ("Novva"), a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of San Jose Solar Power Plant ("SJSP"), a utility-scale solar PV project in Bukidnon, Mindanao, from Mabuhay Power Holdings Corporation. The acquisition…

Fortune

Singapore punches above its weight on the Southeast Asia 500, capturing a third of total revenue

Half of the top 10 companies on the SEA 500 are headquartered in Singapore. No. 1 goes to commodity giant Trafigura, with revenue of $240 billion.

AAP

AION UT Posts 60% Month-on-Month Growth in May, Becoming the Fastest-Growing Chinese EV Hatchback

GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global momentum of the AION UT continued to build in May 2026, with monthly sales reaching 3,331 units – a 60% increase month-on-month – making it the fastest-growing Chinese-brand electric hatchback in its segment.Since its global debut in 2025, the AION UT…

Fortune

How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year's Southeast Asia 500

Surging gold prices helped lift Indonesia's Hartadinata Abadi up 115 places on the Southeast Asia 500, as investors flocked to the safe haven asset.

The Economic Times

The new man of steel! India seen filling the void China may leave

India Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low, offering significant growth potential. Unlike China's property-driven boom, India's demand will stem from infrastructure, manufacturing, and urban development. This growth will be more gradual, influenced by execution challenges…

AAP

Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says

The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia's power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers

Fortune

Vietnam is becoming the hottest tourist hotspot in Southeast Asia—and trying to avoid Thailand's mistakes

The country had 21 million visitors in 2025. Officials think they can attract even more in the future—and are splurging on infrastrucuture spending to meet that hoped-for demand.

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