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The U.S. and Myanmar's military-backed government held talks in Tokyo last week, their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned after their 2021 coup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/16/asia-pacific/politics/us-myanmar-secret-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #us #myanmar #japan #aungsansuukyi #asia #eastasia #southeastasia #myanmarjapanrelations

U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

WASHINGTON/TOKYO – The U.S. and Myanmar’s military-backed government held talks in Tokyo last week, people familiar with the matter said, their second meeting i…
#Japan #JP #Tokyo #asia #AungSanSuuKyi #EastAsia #myanmar #MYANMAR-JAPANRELATIONS #news #SoutheastAsia #tokyonews #u.s. #東京 #東京都
https://www.alojapan.com/1554227/u-s-holds-more-secret-talks-with-myanmars-military-backed-rulers-in-tokyo-sources-say/

https://www.alojapan.com/1554227/u-s-holds-more-secret-talks-with-myanmars-military-backed-rulers-in-tokyo-sources-say/ U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say #asia #AungSanSuuKyi #EastAsia #Japan #myanmar #MYANMARJAPANRELATIONS #news #SoutheastAsia #Tokyo #TokyoNews #US #東京 #東京都 WASHINGTON/TOKYO – The U.S. and Myanmar’s military-backed government held talks in Tokyo last week, people familiar with the matter said, their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned

Sumitomo Life Insurance is considering buying companies in Southeast Asia and the U.S. as the Japanese insurer seeks to expand and diversify its income while countering demographic pressures at home. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/16/companies/sumitomo-life-target-acquisitions-southeast-asia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #sumitomolife #lifeinsurance #us #insurance #southeastasia

A smile, a moment, a glimpse of everyday Vietnam
Photographing a street vendor in Hoi An reminded me why I love travel and documentary photography
📍Hoi An, Vietnam
Available as Digital Download – Editorial License & Print
https://strangphotography.picfair.com/albums/365093-hoi-an-ancient-town-lanterns-rivers-and-a-living-heritage-vietnam/images/025672118-smiling-vietnamese-street-vendor-carrying-fruit-baskets-with-shoulder-pole-in-hoi-an

#photography #affiliate #socialmedia #TravelPhotography #Vietnam #hoian #southeastasia #travel #vietnamtravel

Sumitomo Life considering acquisitions in southeast Asia and U.S.

Sumitomo Life Insurance is considering buying companies in Southeast Asia and the U.S. as the Japanese insurer seeks…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #insurance #lifeinsurance #Nihon #SoutheastAsia #SumitomoLife #U.S.
https://www.europesays.com/japan/107377/

https://www.europesays.com/people/267404/ Cambodian PM to visit Türkiye for talks with Erdoğan #BurhanettinDuran #Cambodia #CambodiaTürkiyeRelations #Cooperation #RecepTayyipErdoğan #SoutheastAsia

Cambodian PM to visit Türkiye for talks with Erdoğan

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will pay an official visit to Türkiye on Oct. 15-16 at the invitation…
#EuropeSays #Turkiye #Türkiye #burhanettinduran #Cambodia #cambodia-türkiyerelations #COOPERATION #RecepTayyipErdoğan #SoutheastAsia
https://www.europesays.com/turkiye/61558/

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3370998/indonesians-urge-singapore-malaysia-sue-jakarta-haze-blankets-region

#indonesia #haze #tootsea #southeastasia

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/41273/ South-east Asia fintech funding jumps to US$2.3b in 9M 2026 #CorporateFunding #Fintech #SeedFunding #SingaporeFintech #SouthEastAsia #StartupFunding #Startups #VentureCapital #VentureCapital&Startups

Vietnam Set to Sign Free Trade Pact With European Bloc This Week – The Diplomat

Vietnam is set to sign a European ‌Free Trade Association (EFTA) this week, as Hanoi closes in on…
#Europe #EU #economy #European #European‌FreeTradeAssociation(EFTA) #SoutheastAsia #U.S.-Vietnamrelations #U.S.-Vietnamtrade #UnitedStates #Vietnam
https://www.europesays.com/europe/159381/

https://www.europesays.com/conflicts/37570/ Commentary: Southeast Asian economies are growing amid the Iran war but inflation pains the poor #Economy #Iran #IranLatestNews #SoutheastAsia #StraitOfHormuz

Muntinlupa City Earns Special Citation in 2026 Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards

Muntinlupa City added another prestigious honor to its record of achievements as it was cited by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in the 2026 Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

Muntinlupa City has been recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in the 2026 Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards, its second consecutive distinction.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon accepted the recognition after Muntinlupa placed in the top five of the City Level 1A category.

“Proud to share another nakakaproud feat of our City Government, Muntinlupeños!,” Biazon said.

He noted that this year’s honor mirrors the city’s achievement last year.

“Isang malaking tagumpay ito na nagpapakita ng commitment natin sa transparent governance, streamlined services, at pagbuo ng isang thriving environment para sa investors at MSMEs (This is a major achievement that demonstrates our commitment to transparent governance, streamlined services, and creating a thriving environment for investors and MSMEs),” he added.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted that your city was cited again in the Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards? Did you create any new businesses within Muntinlupa over the past twelve months? Do you consider Muntinlupa City ready for big-time foreign investment?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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License of Parañaque City Government Employee Suspended for 90 Days by LTO

An employee of the City Government of Parañaque became the subject of allegations of aggressive driving and the harassment of a motorcycle rider. That said, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the employee’s driver’s license for ninety days and issued him a show cause order, according to a news report by The Daily Tribune.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from The Daily Tribune news report. Some parts in boldface…

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on a driver linked to a local government unit in Parañaque City following allegations of aggressive driving and harassment of a female motorcycle rider.

The LTO issued a show cause order Tuesday, 13 October, directing the vehicle’s registered owner and designated driver to explain their involvement in the incident.

According to the complainant, the driver repeatedly sounded the vehicle’s horn and flashed its high-beam headlights while following her from Don Bosco to Annex 42 in Parañaque.

The driver also allegedly made several attempts to overtake the motorcycle by entering the opposite lane, prompting oncoming motorists to sound their horns.

“Based on the video, the vehicle’s logo and the ID lace worn by the driver can also be seen, indicating that the driver is a government employee,” the LTO said.

The agency ordered the registered owner and driver to appear before its Intelligence and Investigation Division at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City on 21 October. Both were directed to submit sworn explanations and supporting documents addressing the allegations.

The LTO also ordered the driver to surrender their license immediately and placed the vehicle under alarm status.

The driver could be declared an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle, which may result in license suspension or revocation.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, are you concerned that there could be more arrogant drivers currently employed by the City Government? Do you think the City Government has been neglectful on disciplining its employees? Have you personally ever encountered any abusive or arrogant employee of the City Government of Parañaque?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Philippines to Purchase up to 200,000 MT of American Rice Annually

In its ongoing efforts to ensure reliable supply of staple food as well as food security in general, the Philippines will be purchasing up to 200,000 metric tons (MT) of rice from the United States on an annual basis, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.  

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Philippines is set to purchase up to 200,000 metric tons (MT) of rice from the United States (US) per year, as the world’s largest rice importer looks to expand its sources to reinforce domestic supply of the household staple.

The Philippine Rice Industry Stakeholders Movement (PRISM) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with USA Rice Federation on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to restore US rice shipments to the Philippines.

Under the MOU, PRISM members are encouraged to consider the US as a viable source of their rice, with purchases conducted through open tenders and by working directly with members of USA Rice.

The agreement covers the purchase of 100,000 MT of American rice by next year, before doubling to 200,000 MT per year starting in 2028.

PRISM said it will now work with USA Rice, its members, and the government to facilitate this impending trade flow in a “timely manner.”

The US has historically been one of the major rice suppliers of the Philippines, supporting the country’s food security efforts from the 1960s to 1980s.

This partnership went up a notch from 1997 to 2007, as the US ramped up its shipments of rice to the country, largely through its partnership with state-run National Food Authority (NFA).

USA Rice president and chief executive officer (CEO) Peter Bachmann said the partnership with PRISM intends to bring this trade relationship back into the spotlight, especially following the enactment of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

RTL, which liberalized the country’s rice trade policy by removing quantitative restrictions (QR) on imports, is seen to make US rice more commercially viable than before.

“Rice has a historic role as a part of the US-Philippine relationship so I was happy to sign this agreement here that recognizes our history and moves our industries forward,” said Bachmann. He added that the MOU will provide American farmers and millers with an important market at a time when the US rice industry is in need of viable markets.

The agreement comes as the Philippines works on expanding its buffer stock of rice ahead of a projected decline in production due to the impact of a strong El Niño, which is expected to persist through next year.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel earlier said that the government is working to maintain about 75 days of rice supply to ensure food sufficiency and counter the projected losses in rice output of around 700,000 MT.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Could you tell if the rice grain you have right now was imported from the United States? Do you constantly look for American rice grain whenever you visit the local markets to buy rice? How does American rice compare with those from Vietnam, Thailand and Japan?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Honestly, since this October 2026, my eyes hurt every morning because of the haze everywhere due to the massive forest and land fires.

#sofiaflorina #ソフィアフロリナ #fire #fires #forestfire #forestfires #landfire #landfires #haze #smoke #indonesia #southeastasia #asia #eyes #october2026

In a recent report the World Wildlife Fund found a 73% decline in the size of wildlife populations over 53 years, but green turtles are bucking that trend thanks to egg relocation, marine protection and trade bans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/10/14/wildlife/turtles-malaysia-wildlife-conservation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #wildlife #environment #asia #malaysia #southeastasia #climatechange #animals #endangered #turtles