Newsletter: Philippine Student Visa Approvals to New Zealand Surge 31 Percent, Outpacing Most of Southeast Asia

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Philippine student visa approvals to New Zealand rose 31.5 percent in the past financial year, official immigration data shows, outpacing nearly every other major Southeast Asian market.

Newsletter: AI Usage Among 7th Gen Galaxy Foldables Users Grows in Southeast Asia and Oceania as Mobile Continues to be the Primary Gateway to AI

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Following the launch of the new Galaxy Z series at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London, Samsung leaders engaged with media from Southeast Asia and Oceania, sharing insights about how AI is evolving from a technology that people experiment with into one that is woven into everyday life.

Newsletter: Xpress Super App and the New Geography of Mobility in Southeast Asia

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Inside the halls of the Mandarin Oriental, where this year’s Forbes Asia 100 to Watch Forum 2026 convened founders, investors, and operators from across the region, one theme stood out: momentum is no longer evenly distributed.

Newsletter: Philippine Construction & Building Materials Expo 2026 Returns to Manila on September 24–25, Unlocking ASEAN Market Opportunities

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Following the strong success of its debut edition, the Philippine Construction & Building Materials Expo 2026 is set to return for its second edition on September 24–25, 2026 at the renowned SMX Convention Centre, Manila. 

Newsletter: The Next Wave of AI: Why Companies Are Reorganizing Around It, Not Just Using It

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The companies gaining the most from artificial intelligence today aren’t simply adopting new tools: they’re reorganizing how work gets done.

Newsletter: Presented by Collective Minds & Clockenflap: Billboard-Charting ‘Big Dawgs’ Hitmaker Hanumankind Announces 2026 Southeast Asia Tour in April, Including Hong Kong

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Following his explosive global breakout with Billboard Hot 100-charting single “Big Dawgs”, Indian hip-hop force Hanumankind is levelling up with his debut headlining tour, taking his blockbuster live show across China, Australia and Southeast Asia this summer, including a four-city run across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Presented by Collective Minds in collaboration with Clockenflap, the Kerala-born, Houston-raised rapper launches the next leg of his “OTW Tour”, marking a defining new chapter for one of the most compelling voices emerging from the global rap landscape.  

Newsletter: MITSKI Immersive fan experiences in Southeast Asia bring new album Nothing's About to Happen to Me to life ahead of July tour dates

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In celebration of Mitski’s new song “I’ll Change for You”, from her forthcoming album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, selected thrift stores around the world are participating in the Second-Hand Shop event now through 20th February. Announced via @TheMitskiVerse, fans can visit participating stores to shop and create looks inspired by the album’s visual world, snap photos with in-store mirror decals and pick up limited-edition pins (while supplies last). They are also invited to share videos of their outfit finds tagging @TheMitskiVerse and #IllChangeForYou for a chance to be featured on Instagram.

Newsletter: Laban Pilipinas! KDM and VF Lead the Charge as CrossFire: Legends Championship SEA Regional Stage Kicks Off

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The battle for tactical supremacy has officially moved to the regional stage! The CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC) 2025–2026 is now in its Southeast Asia (SEA) phase, where the Philippines’ very own KDM and VF will go head-to-head against the best teams from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Newsletter: Who tells the story of Tatarstan, and why should Southeast Asia listen?

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Filipino-Tatar author Emil Julienne Habibulina Luy releases All About Tatarstan, a debut that reintroduces Tatar history and culture to a global audience. The book invites Southeast Asia to see Tatarstan as a vital voice in the world’s shared story.

Newsletter: Dr. Gerald Pacanan: The Smart Doctor Who Made It Easier for Babies to Be Born in Southeast Asia

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Dr. Gerald Pacanan is a Filipino-Indonesian doctor who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, and internal medicine. He has made a huge difference in maternal health care in Southeast Asia.

Newsletter: Globe‑backed social enterprises Virtualahan and The Spark Project highlighted in Singtel Group Future Makers 2025 Impact Report

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Two Globe-backed Philippine startups, Virtualahan and The Spark Project were featured in the Singtel Group Future Makers (SGFM) 2025 Impact Report, a regional review celebrating ten years of tech-driven social innovation.

Newsletter: ONErpm expands into the Philippines as it celebrates 15 years of global growth

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From left to right: ONErpm Philippines team composed of Louie Tamon (Project Manager), Presh Ong (A&R Representative), Alyssa “Pebs” Pe Benito (Marketing Manager), and Clark Cunanan (Senior Business Development Manager)

ONErpm, a prominent force in the global music industry, celebrates its 15th anniversary with the announcement of its expansion into the Philippines. The milestone reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, as it continues to deliver transformative solutions and sustainable opportunities for artists to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive music market.

Newsletter: Championing human-centered AI in the workplace - GCash chief people officer recognized among Southeast Asia’s top 100 HR leaders

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GCash chief people officer Robert Conrad Gonzales has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential HR Leaders in Southeast Asia at the ET Future Forward Southeast Asia Series 2025

The chief people officer of GCash Robert Conrad Gonzales joins this year’s 100 Most Influential HR Leaders from Southeast Asia, an annual awarding of top HR executives who have made exceptional contributions to leadership, innovation, and transformation in the HR industry. Recipients of this prestigious citation are selected based on social media influence, engagement, industry awards, community impact, thought leadership, and pioneering HR practices. It also considers the impact of HR initiatives on revenue growth and overall market influence.

Newsletter: ASEAN Sparks Set to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation Across Southeast Asia

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The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), with funding support from the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integrated Fund (JAIF), is set to sail an acceleration programme targeting aspiring startup founders and innovators across Southeast Asia: ASEAN Sparks.

Newsletter: Slot Machine Elevates Their Sound with New Single "Skyline", Exploring More Regional Collaborations

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Thailand’s premier rock band, Slot Machine, is ready to take flight once again with their latest English language single, Skyline—a soaring anthem that captures the rush of being on the edge of something new and electrifying. More than just a song, Skyline serves as a bridge—connecting audiences across Asia through shared emotions and the universal language of music.

Newsletter: Villgro Philippines and SEARCA Partner to Launch SAFE Accelerator for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Southeast Asia

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Villgro Philippines, a gender-smart incubator supporting impact-driven enterprises, has partnered with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) to jointly run the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Enhancement (SAFE) Accelerator. This virtual accelerator program is designed to support high-potential enterprises developing regenerative, climate-resilient solutions that address food security and sustainable agriculture challenges in Southeast Asia. Applications will open in April 2025.

Newsletter: Blue Bottle Coffee Announces Opening of First Southeast Asian Outlet in LUMINE SINGAPORE

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Artist’s renderings of Blue Bottle Coffee’s first Southeast Asian outletat LUMINE Singapore in Raffles City Singapore

Blue Bottle Coffee is proud to announce the opening of its first café in Southeast Asia, located at LUMINE SINGAPORE in Raffles City Singapore, in early 2025, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion. From its beginnings as a small coffee cart in Oakland, California, to becoming one of the most recognised names in specialty coffee worldwide, this highly anticipated café represents the next chapter in Blue Bottle Coffee’s global journey.

Newsletter: Exclusive Networks and Palo Alto Networks Launch Managed SOC as a Service in Southeast Asia

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Exclusive Networks (Euronext Paris: EXN), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announces the launch of Managed SOC as a Service, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks. Addressing the rapidly growing Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market, this threat intelligence solution enables cybersecurity players to enhance productivity, customer service, talent diversity, and security.

Newsletter: Accelerate Action: Driving Meaningful Change for Women in Southeast Asia

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By Verena Siow, President and Managing Director, SAP Southeast Asia

As we mark International Women’s Day, this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” deeply resonates with me. To me, this theme reinforces the notion that we must take urgent and proactive actions to drive gender equity and parity. It also aligns with one of my personal mantras: “Accelerate to Innovate.” Just as businesses must embrace bold, decisive action to drive meaningful innovation, we must do the same to advance gender equity.

Newsletter: SPOTV NOW Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for AEW PPV Events and Snow League in Southeast Asia

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SPOTV NOW, a leading sports OTT platform, is thrilled to announce that it has secured exclusive streaming rights for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) pay-per-view (PPV) events and the Snow League in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand (except AEW) and Hong Kong.