Newsletter: Payoneer in the Philippines: Cross-Border Payments Become Critical as Local Businesses Go Global

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The Philippines has become an important hub for businesses serving customers around the world. From outsourcing and IT services to freelancing, ecommerce, and professional services, Philippine businesses increasingly generate revenue from international markets.

Newsletter: Bambee Returns with High-Energy New Single “Red Rider” - Out Now

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Bambee (Desirée Hagman), the beloved Scandinavian pop artist who became a cornerstone of bubblegum dance culture and a touchstone for millions of fans across dance floors, gaming communities, and the internet, is back with a thrilling new chapter. Her brand-new single, “Red Rider,” is out now - a bold, infectious leap forward that honors everything that made Bambee unforgettable while embracing the energy of today’s creator-driven pop world.

Newsletter: Westlife release 25th anniversary album + global tour dates for Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour

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Globally renowned pop group Westlife release their monumental era-defining album 25 - The Ultimate Collection, a celebration of their record-breaking 25-year journey at the very top of global pop. The album is available across multiple formats including 1CD, 2CD deluxe, 1LP, Amazon Exclusive 1LP picture disc and cassette.

Newsletter: Emirates is reconnecting the world through Dubai with 96% of its global network restored

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Emirates is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia.

Newsletter: Holy Week Travel Demand Surges as Filipinos Drive 50% Year-on-Year Growth in International Trips Abroad

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Holy Week is rapidly emerging as one of the Philippines’ biggest travel moments, with Filipinos increasingly using the extended holiday to take longer leisure trips both domestically and abroad. According to global one-stop travel service provider Trip.com, outbound travel demand among Filipino travellers surged by 50% year-on-year for Holy Week 2026 compared to the same period last year, reflecting a strong appetite for international travel, especially to regional destinations. 

Newsletter: She & Him strikes viral gold with “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today”

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She & Him, an indie pop duo consisting of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, continues to break the internet with the renewed success of its 2008 song “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today.”

Newsletter: ILDEX Indonesia 2025: The 7th edition of the International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition Returns to Jakarta

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The 7th edition of ILDEX Indonesia 2025, the international livestock, dairy, meat processing and aquaculture exposition, is set to take place from 17 to 19 September 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), Jakarta. Organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., in partnership with PT. Pamerindo Indonesia (PKM), this event is a key marketplace connecting the global livestock and aquaculture industries with Southeast Asia’s fast-growing market.

Newsletter: AXEAN Festival announces first wave of 2025 lineup

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AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s leading music and creative industry platform, has announced the first wave of its 2025 lineup.

Newsletter: IAAPA Expo Asia exceeds last year’s attendance, showing continued growth in the APAC region

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IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 concluded today at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), bringing together the global attractions industry for three dynamic days of networking, innovation, and inspiration. The vibrant setting welcomed 7,093 verified attendees out of 8,016 registered, all eager to explore the future of attractions and entertainment. The trade show floor also welcomed 5,651 qualified buyers representing 85 countries. 

Newsletter: David Archuleta is ready to serve his “Crème Brulée”

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Singer-songwriter David Archuleta returns with his first taste of new music and what is sure to be his most delectable pop confection of a song with his new single, “Crème Brulée.” The sweet and sexy track is the first single off of David’s upcoming EP release out this summer and was written by David, Ryan Nealon & Robyn Dell’Unto and produced by Michael Blum.

Newsletter: Pamungkas and Scrubb join forces to co-headline Philippine-only concert

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GNN marks its tenth-year anniversary of producing shows and concerts with a one-day music event top-billed by Pamungkas from Indonesia and Scrubb from Thailand.

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: Globe brings GoRoam to China, Turkey, Oman for affordable and convenient connectivity

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Globe is making international travel more convenient and cost-effective for both travelers and overseas Filipino workers, expanding GoRoam to China, Turkey, and Oman. 

Newsletter: GCash, Viamericas alliance enables OFWs in North America to send real-time remittances to the Philippines

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(L-R) GCash International general manager Paul Albano, Viamericas PH country head and head of perations of non-latam Raquel Aquino and GCash International head of product and EMEA Jules Abalos

GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, has recently forged an alliance with Viamericas, a leading licensed money transmitter in the United States, allowing overseas Filipinos in North America to remit straight to the GCash accounts of their loved ones in the Philippines in real-time. 

Newsletter: Webinar Registration Open: “Myanmar’s Bottom-Up Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in REUSE and REPAIR”

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Date: 5 March 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 13:00 PM Jakarta Time Registration: bit.ly/PSPMyanmar

The Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA, in collaboration with Thant Myanmar, is hosting a webinar titled "Myanmar’s Bottom-Up Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in REUSE and REPAIR." This event will showcase Myanmar’s unique approach to circular economy practices, particularly in reducing plastic consumption through reuse and repair systems. 

Newsletter: 'The fight continues, no treaty yet': Global Plastics Treaty negotiations fail to deliver agreement

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The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended today with an agreement to meet again for what will be the final negotiation meeting to land a deal. 

Newsletter: Grammy-winning global superstar Tyla adds to her historic debut album campaign

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With a GRAMMY and two Billboard records under her belt, Tyla adds to the magic of her debut album before returning to the stage and studio with three brand new tracks on the deluxe edition of her debut album, TYLA, and a victorious run through awards season, including three BET + VMA wins

Newsletter: MEGHAN TRAINOR RELEASES SIXTH ALBUM TIMELESS

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Photo credit: Lauren Dunn

It’s finally here! GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released her sixth full-length album, Timeless. The 16-track record is pop perfection, complete with ballads, bops, and everything in between! Listen to Timeless HERE.

Newsletter: NIKI ANNOUNCES BIGGEST WORLD TOUR TO DATE 40+ MARKETS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, UK, ASIA (INCLUDING MANILA), AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND

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Global icon and singer-songwriter NIKI announces her biggest tour to date spanning 41 markets in North America, Europe, the UK, Asia (including Manila), Australia, and New Zealand. These dates, produced by Live Nation, will celebrate the release of her ambitious and sonically-expansive upcoming album Buzz out August 9, 2024 via 88rising. Fellow singer-songwriters Allison Ponthier and Amy Lee will join as support in North America and Europe, respectively.

Newsletter: Beyoncé releases new album, COWBOY CARTER

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Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, COWBOY CARTER is taking the world by storm with its top-notch songwriting and production, as well as incredible commercial success. The critically acclaimed record is expected to land at No. 1 on several countries for the tracking week, particularly in major markets worldwide.