ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA): Key Insights for Foreign Businesses

Thailand Business News - Oct 25, 2026

ASEAN's DEFA aims to streamline digital trade, data transfers, payments; progress depends on implementation; enhances regional electronic commerce.

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Obama unloads on Trump while stumping for Democrats ahead of midterms

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Will China’s 4 peace principles for tackling African conflicts work?

Oct 25, 2026

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Social media has long been filled with celebrities and fitness influencers flexing their biceps and abs to show off the result of their hard work and discipline. But, it is also important to stress that having a strong back is just as important. According to Delaware Integrative Healthcare, a weak back is one of the most common causes of back pain and injury. And since back is home to some of the largest muscles in the human body, it deserves equal attention in your fitness routine. If you need inspiration to add more pull-up or deadlifts in your workout, check out these male celebrities and social media personalities who are serving killer backs:

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Oct 25, 2026

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Singapore tells suppliers to ‘honour commitments’ amid Indonesia’s gas cut

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Singapore expects all parties who have signed commercial contracts for gas supplies to “honour their commitments”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday after Indonesia cut its exports. Speaking at the People’s Action Party (PAP) convention, Wong added that Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests. Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore on Saturday. Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said the move was to...

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Ilan sa mga sikat na celebrity ang buong tapang na ibinahagi sa publiko ang pinagdaanang pagsubok kaugnay ng kanilang mental health. Base sa impormasyon ng World Health Organization (WHO) noong 2020, mental and behavioral disorders account for about 14% of the global burden of disease. At hindi baba sa 450 million katao ang dumaranas ng ganitong klaseng sakit. Samantala, 3.6 milyong Pinoy ang nakararanas ng mental, neurological, and substance use disorder ayon sa pag-aaral na ginawa Philippine WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health sa unang bahagi ng 2020. Matatandaan na dating nang nagkuwento ang Megastar Sharon Cuneta tungkol sa pinagdaanan niyang depresyon. Nagsilbing inspirasyon din ang Queen of Creative Collaboration na si Heart Evangelista nang umamin ito na maging siya ay dumaan rin sa matinding depression matapos makunan noon. Payo ng Kapuso primetime star, "It's very important for you to be open and to talk about it. To surround yourself with good people." Kilalanin ang ilan pang celebrity at personalidad na nagbahagi rin ng kanilang mental health journey sa gallery na ito.

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