VRITimes 14 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland/Quezon City, Philippines—As global ministers arrive to join the last day of the talks, the Chair has finally unveiled a new draft of the Global Plastics Treaty after seven days of grinding negotiations. Marian Ledesma, Greenpeace Philippines Zero Waste Campaigner and part of the Greenpeace delegation to the Global Plastics Treaty … Read more
OnGo Smart Advertising reinforced its dedication to corporate social responsibility in August through targeted programs in health, animal welfare, and community development. In collaboration with SipaG Academy, the company delivered 500 bottles of Aqua Sweet and 150 bottles of Solmux for Kids to Gawad Kalinga beneficiaries in Marikina, Taguig, Quezon City, and Cavite—providing vital relief … Read more
Entrance technology is constantly evolving, so keeping your external and internal ingress and egress up to date is essential to maintaining performance and security. No matter how excellent your technology was when it was installed, it doesn’t stay that way forever. In just about any field, good technology requires good maintenance to maintain its value. … Read more
When Your Competitors Outpace You in Asset Management Picture this: your biggest competitor just announced a major expansion. They’re handling more projects, attracting high-value clients, and delivering faster results. Meanwhile, your team is stuck firefighting daily issues—broken equipment, unclear asset tracking, and delayed maintenance schedules. This isn’t because your team isn’t working hard. The truth … Read more
BTC Miner, the leading cloud mining platform, launches diversified BTC and XRP contracts to meet the needs of diverse investors. August 11, 2025 – With Bitcoin (BTC) fluctuating around $120,000 and XRP stabilizing around $3.2, the cryptocurrency market is entering a relatively stable phase, yet still rich in opportunities. In this market environment, BTC Miner, … Read more
The recent statements from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins regarding the ongoing Ripple (XRP) litigation have injected a wave of optimism into the XRP community. Echoing SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s remarks that the resolution of the prolonged case was “welcome for many reasons,” Atkins emphasized that the agency can now shift … Read more
Age.3, the fried sandwich specialty brand from Fukuoka, celebrated its grand opening in the Philippines at one of the largest commercial complexes in Manila, SM North EDSA, on July 24, 2025.Having built a strong presence in popular Japanese tourist areas such as Ginza, Asakusa, and Harajuku, Age.3 has expanded globally to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia — 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 … Read more
Creative Australia has today announced a new two-year initiative that aims to strengthen the role of the arts in health and community care, helping to improve wellbeing and support stronger, more socially connected communities. The launch today of the Creative Health Alliance Australia coincides with National Loneliness Awareness Week (4-10 August), offering a timely and positive response to the … Read more
A discreet late-July meeting in Manila has brought together the legal team representing the Sulu claimants in the USD 15 billion Sabah dispute and a group of foreign private intelligence consultants. Sources say the gathering, held weeks after a critical European hearing, raises questions over the role of international operatives in shaping the case’s next … Read more
Peak communications consumer body ACCAN acknowledges the court proceedings initiated today by the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) against Optus for alleged breaches of the Privacy Act 1988. We welcome the OAIC taking this action with the stated aim of taking “the action necessary to uphold the rights of the Australian community.” This sends a clear message … Read more
In today’s competitive business environment, having a good product or service is no longer enough. Visibility is now another essential in keeping up with the ever-evolving digital landscape. The right people must find you at the right time, but for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in the industrial sector, gaining digital visibility can … Read more
