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Vietnam intensifies fight against deepfake-powered online scams

Hanoi, Jan. 30 -- Vietnamese authorities and cybersecurity experts have warned that online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with criminals now using deepfake technology to impersonate in... Read More


PNP: 23K wanted persons nabbed, P11-B drugs seized since August 2025

Manila, Jan. 30 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has arrested more than 23,000 wanted persons, seized PHP11.29 billion worth of illegal drugs, and confiscated 45,734 loose firearms since Gen. J... Read More


Expat journeys made affordable; Saudi-Bangladesh flights at Tk 20,500

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Visiting home just got easier for Bangladeshi expatriates, as a new initiative slashes one-way Saudi-Bangladesh airfares to a wallet-friendly Tk 20,500. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashirud... Read More


Early detection, clear advisories key defenses vs. Nipah virus

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senator Francis Escudero on Friday said early detection and clear public advisories are key defenses against the Nipah virus, urging health and border authorities to keep surveillan... Read More


Improved coordination, speedy decisions key to economic edge: Govt

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The interim government has noted 'tangible progress' in streamlining investment and trade processes, citing improved inter-agency coordination and faster decision-making as key drive... Read More


Minor Quake rocks TN, no damages reported

Chennai, Jan. 30 -- A minor earth quake was reported in the southern Virudhunagardistrict of Tamil Nadu last night. Met office said it was a Magnitude: 3.0 nad occurred at 21:06:57 IST at Latitude: 9... Read More


Lotto jackpot prizes up starting February

Manila, Jan. 30 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday said it will increase jackpot prizes across all major lotto games starting Feb. 1. Under the updated prize structure, the... Read More


12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey Tournament to commence on Feb 2

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- The 12th Padma Shree Shyam Lal Memorial Invitational Hockey Tournament will be organised from February 2 to 9, 2026. Top men's and women's teams from leading colleges of Delhi U... Read More


Sotto supports charter reforms amid SC ruling on Sara impeachment

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday said he may now support moves to reform the Constitution following the Supreme Court ruling that declared the impeachment complaint agai... Read More


Legarda calls for shift to green, inclusive growth amid slower GDP

Manila, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Loren Legarda on Friday urged policymakers to pursue greener, more inclusive and value-driven growth following weaker-than-expected economic performance in 2025. Legarda said ... Read More