Cuban Ambassador to Testify as Ottawa Considers Humanitarian Aid
Cuba's ambassador to Canada is set to testify before the House foreign affairs committee as Ottawa weighs its response to a growing humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation.
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AI in HR Transforms Talent Strategy, Boosts Productivity, and Drives Operational Excellence
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing human resources, with companies leveraging AI to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and improve workforce planning.
Supply Chain Inefficiencies Cost Billions in Shareholder Value, Analysis Reveals
Global supply chain inefficiencies are costing major corporations up to $88 million in enterprise value per $400 million in EBITDA, according to a new analysis by logistics data provider Xeneta.
ams OSRAM and Meizhi Settle LED Patent Disputes in US and Germany
ams OSRAM and Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics Technology have reached a settlement in ongoing LED patent disputes in the US and Germany, resolving legal proceedings in two key jurisdictions.
Burn Survivor Raybe Oh Returns to Getai Stage Five Years After Tanjong Pagar Crash
Raybe Oh, a Singaporean woman who suffered severe burns while trying to save her fiancé in a 2021 car crash, will make her return to the getai stage five years after the incident.
Thailand Logs Nearly 6M Foreign Visitors in 2 Months Amid China Tourism Recovery
Thailand welcomed nearly 6 million foreign visitors in just two months of 2026, driven by a rebound in Chinese tourism and the Lunar New Year holiday, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
India’s Most Vibrant Holi Festivals: A Kaleidoscope of Color and Culture
India's Holi festival, celebrated with exuberant enthusiasm across the country, draws thousands of visitors to its most colorful destinations, from Pushkar to Vrindavan.
India’s VOC Port Unveils ₹1,500 Crore Green Hydrogen and Digital Projects
India's Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth over ₹1,500 crore at the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu.
Waaree Energies Lands 500 MW Solar Module Order from Domestic IPP
Waaree Energies Limited has secured a 500 MW solar module supply order from a domestic independent power producer, marking a significant milestone in India's renewable energy sector.
Indonesian Woman Sentenced to 10 Months in Sabah Over Illegal Entry
A 51-year-old Indonesian woman has been jailed for 10 months in Sabah, Malaysia, for illegal entry and re-entry after deportation, highlighting strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Sri Lanka Customs Officers Begin Black Armband Protest Over Promotions Delay
Sri Lanka's Customs Trade Union Alliance has begun a protest by having officers report for duty wearing black armbands, citing a six-year delay in promotions and unresolved grievances.
Man Sentenced to Six Years and Caning for Sexual Harassment of 7-Year-Old Girl
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison and two strokes of the cane for sexually harassing a seven-year-old girl in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
India’s Rooftop Solar Installation Surpasses 30 Lakh Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Installation of rooftop solar power systems has surpassed 30 lakh households since February 2024 under India's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
India’s NMP 2.0 Targets Rs 10 Lakh Cr in 5 Years, Upscaling Infrastructure Financing
India's National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aims to mobilise Rs 10 lakh crore over five years, significantly expanding on the Rs 6 lakh crore target of its predecessor.
Philippines Industrial Growth Slows as Foreign Investment Drops 50%
Philippine foreign investment approvals fell by half in 2025 to 4.7 billion U.S. dollars, marking the largest decline in five years as global uncertainties and domestic challenges weigh on the manufacturing sector.