From Asia to Europe, countries are being severely affected by unprecedented heatwaves. Extreme weather events continue to demonstrate that the fight against climate change remains an uphill battle, with a persistent gap between promises made and action taken.
The euro area (Eurozone) economy has shown signs of a strong recovery, with growth exceeding forecasts. At 1.5% in 2025, this marked the Eurozone’s second consecutive year of growth, despite a highly volatile year marked by challenges from trade disputes and global geopolitical tensions.
Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving open the possibility of further reductions.
The Philippine Government has decided to extend its ban on sugar imports until the end of December 2026, as domestic supply has improved. The move aims to continue protecting farmers and domestic producers, as well as stabilising the market.
Netflix on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer.
The Gaza peace plan proposed by the US once kindled hopes of ending the conflict that has dragged on for more than two years in the Gaza Strip. Yet, despite the international community’s efforts, the plan is now clouded by suspicion, fuelled by political clashes of interest and a profound lack of trust between the parties.
Asian stocks sagged to one-month lows on Tuesday with the heaviest selling in Japan and South Korea's tech-driven markets as earnings at chipmaker Nvidia loom later in the week as a test for valuations across the sector.
Deep within Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, a system has been constructed to pump carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the tropical forest canopy as part of a project called AmazonFACE, which aims to simulate the atmospheric conditions predicted for the future.
The explosive growth of information technology has brought tremendous opportunities for economic growth, but has also raised concerns about the negative impact of the online environment on children’s mental health and safety.
All ASEAN member states are facing similar online threats such as cyber scams, digital fraud, and illegal online gambling, especially as major technology companies such as Meta and TikTok establish a strong presence in the region.
Director General of the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxation Bimo Wijayanto announced on October 9 that the country will begin collecting taxes on e-commerce transactions next year.
On September 16, the Dong Nai Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board submitted a report to the provincial People's Committee proposing a project to survey, study, and invest in the renovation, dredging, and expansion of the Buong River. The project aims to enhance drainage capacity in the area and significantly reduce flooding in residential areas along the river.
The Philippine president and Congress have begun looking into possibly massive corruption in flood control projects that may implicate public works officials and engineers, construction firms and politicians in one of the countries most vulnerable to typhoons.
Responsible climate action essential for humanity’s future
