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- 1Indonesia's Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Assembly Debate▼Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
Indonesia's Minister for Foreign Affairs spoke at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, joining the annual general debate in New York. The address comes as world leaders take the stage to outline their countries' positions on international security, development and multilateral cooperation. Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest nation and a founding member of ASEAN, traditionally uses the forum to press for reform of global governance and stronger representation of developing countries.
- 2World's most valuable AI startup to open Singapore office in October▼World's most valuable AI startup to open Singapore office in October, hire locally
The world's most valuable AI startup will open an office in Singapore in October and begin hiring local staff, according to VnExpress International. The move signals growing interest from leading AI companies in establishing a Southeast Asian presence, with Singapore's business-friendly environment and talent pool making it a regional hub.
- 3Google Cloud Opens AI Startup Corridor Linking Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley▼Google Cloud Launches AI Startup Innovation Corridor from Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley
Google Cloud has launched an AI Startup Innovation Corridor designed to connect artificial intelligence startups in Southeast Asia with the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The programme aims to give emerging companies access to mentorship, cloud technology and cross-border networks. The initiative reflects growing investment in Southeast Asia's startup scene and Google's push to expand its cloud and AI footprint in the region.
- 4Phuwin Addresses Cropped Photo Backlash as Dunk Backs Him●Phuwin Clears Up Cropped Photo Backlash with Dunk's Support
Thai actor Phuwin has responded to backlash over a cropped photo that circulated among fans, offering his side of the controversy that spread across social media. His fellow actor Dunk publicly voiced support for him, prompting fans to rally behind the pair. The episode has become a trending entertainment topic in Southeast Asia, with fans debating the photo and praising the two stars' handling of the situation.
- 5Singapore hits joint-highest September temperature of 35.8°C●# Singapore Singapore Records Joint-Highest September Temperature After Woodlands Hits 35.8°C Singapore recorded its joi
Singapore recorded its joint-highest daily maximum temperature for September after the Woodlands Avenue 9 climate station reached 35.8°C at 3.27pm on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The reading ties the national September record and adds to ongoing concerns about rising heat in the city-state, with observers linking the milestone to broader climate change trends in Southeast Asia.
- 6XPENG Launches in the Philippines With X9 and L03▼XPENG Enters the Philippines With a Six-Variant X9 and L03 Lineup
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has entered the Philippine market, debuting with a lineup of six variants across two models: the X9, a premium electric MPV, and the L03 sedan. The move marks another step in XPENG's international expansion as Chinese EV brands push into Southeast Asian markets.