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Aurora Ventures, backed by inDrive, is a new early-stage investment program supporting high-potential women founders across emerging markets, including the Philippines as part of its focus region. Building on five years of Aurora Tech Award insights, the initiative aims to address funding gaps faced by women-led startups by providing early-stage investment of $180,000–$250,000, alongside access … Read more

Tokyo, June 8, 2026 KDDI Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiromichi Matsuda; hereinafter “KDDI”) and East Japan Railway Company (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoichi Kise; hereinafter “JR East”) announced that, from June 9, 2026, the number of stations eligible for the “povo Data Oasis” service for users of the … Read more

Explore the rise of Halal Restaurant Bali experiences, from authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to local flavors in Bali’s top dining destinations. Halal Restaurant Bali at a Glance Bali has long been recognized as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, attracting millions of visitors annually from every corner of the globe. As international travel continues … Read more

RYC Wellness invites guests to experience Foreigner’s Friday, a lively social event designed to bring people together through music, connection, and a fun-filled atmosphere. Featuring classic hits from the 80s and 90s, guests can enjoy a nostalgic night of dancing, socializing, and memorable moments. As a special treat, foreign guests receive a free drink, and … Read more

Malaysian homeowners are increasingly transforming bungalows and landed properties into personalised, future-ready family homes through integrated design-and-build renovations. Klaas Design and Build shares how shifting homeowner expectations, multi-generational living needs, and the desire for long-term value are shaping the next wave of residential renovation in Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – As Malaysian homeowners increasingly seek … Read more

Partners for Affordable and Reliable Energy (PARE) called on the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to review its electric cooperative performance evaluation system, saying it does not reflect the service consumers experience in their communities. June 22, 2026 – Partners for Affordable and Reliable Energy (PARE) called on the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to review its … Read more

Pioneering on-chain infrastructure enables secure digital ownership, asset authentication, and borderless community participation for the global creative economy KUALA LUMPUR — June 18, 2026 — IMSTYLO, a Swiss-based blockchain intellectual property (IP) platform operating under Stylo International, has officially announced its first series of events. The launch was officiated by YM Tunku Dato’ Yaacob Kyra, … Read more

OrcaRouter, built by Singapore-based Continuum AI Pte. Ltd., has launched Routing DSL, a programmable routing framework positioned as a Fable 5 alternative for developers who lost access to Claude Fable 5 under recent export-control restrictions. Rather than swapping in a single replacement model, Routing DSL lets teams define routing logic in YAML and CEL expressions … Read more

On June 17, 2026, Kalibrr unveiled the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2026, recognizing organizations that have earned the trust and advocacy of Filipino professionals. The annual initiative aims to help jobseekers discover leading employers while encouraging organizations to raise the bar for workplace excellence. Now in its second year, the annual recognition … Read more

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines, 15 June 2026 — Color Your World Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Casino Plus, distributed hygiene and health kits on Sunday to families in Barangay Lagao, General Santos City, providing much-needed medical support to communities still recovering from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao last week. Around 500 … Read more

Monash University researchers are today launching the first co-designed resources to safely guide the use of urinary incontinence medications for people living with dementia. Doctors routinely prescribe medications to manage urinary incontinence, but the medications can carry hidden dangers for people with dementia, increasing the risk of side effects such as worsening memory loss.  Despite … Read more

Residents in Punggol and the north-east can access structured, certified swimming coaching for children and adults at Punggol Swimming Complex through Swimwerks. Singapore, — Families and individuals in the north-east now have a convenient option for learning to swim close to home. Swimwerks offers swimming lessons at Punggol Swimming Complex, bringing structured, certified coaching to … Read more