Jakie and the Beadstalk

Manila, Philippines – The ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) 2026 , organized by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines, and co-organized by Leverage International (Consultants) Inc., will bring together policymakers, business leaders, investors, researchers, financial institutions, and key energy stakeholders from across ASEAN and beyond to advance regional cooperation and accelerate the transition toward a sustainable energy future. Scheduled to take place from 5–9 October 2026 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Metro Manila, Philippines, AEBF 2026 will serve as a premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, and investment in the region's evolving energy landscape. ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) is one of the notable flagship projects of the ASEAN Centre for Energy. It is an annual conference and exhibition that promotes and discusses the development of the energy sector in ASEAN through regional coopera...

   TradingPRO's Indonesian entity, PT Trading Pro Internasional Berjangka, has received its official regulatory licence from BAPPEBTI, Indonesia's Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, marking a significant step in the broker's Southeast Asian expansion. TradingPRO has announced that its Indonesian entity, PT Trading Pro Internasional Berjangka, has been granted a regulatory licence by Badan Pengawas Perdagangan Berjangka Komoditi (BAPPEBTI) — the government agency responsible for supervising futures, forex, and commodity trading activity in Indonesia. The licence confirms PT Trading Pro Internasional Berjangka's authorisation to operate in Indonesia's regulated financial market, in full compliance with Indonesian Law No. 32 of 1997 as amended by Law No. 10 of 2011 on Commodity Futures Trading. BAPPEBTI operates under the Indonesian Ministry of Trade and is responsible for ensuring that market participants meet the country's standards for financial integr...

     MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Hospitality Asia Event Series has successfully concluded the 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference (#HPC2026), held on September 9–10, 2026, at the Marriott Manila. As the region’s premier two-day leadership assembly, the landmark event brought together the nation’s foremost asset owners, operators, developers, investors, and tech visionaries to address a pivotal country theme: "What Comes After Growth: Hospitality’s Next Test in the Philippines." Aligned with the overarching 2026 Hospitality Asia regional mandate, “Leading Hospitality Forward: Investing in Design, Driving Results,” HPC2026 delivered unparalleled insights, high-level networking, and actionable strategies aimed at navigating the evolving market landscape beyond rapid growth. Unprecedented Engagement and High-Impact Attendance The 2026 edition saw exceptional engagement across both days, cementing its position as the ultimate gathering for decision-makers in the Philippine h...

  Jewelry isn’t just an accessory, it can also be an asset. Sparkles.PH wants to shift the mindset that real gold is something you only buy later in life, showing Filipinos that investing can start with something they can wear, enjoy, and keep for years. For many Filipinos, owning real gold has always felt like something to achieve later in life. Sparkles.PH is changing that by making authentic 18K gold more accessible and encouraging people to see jewelry not just as something beautiful to wear, but as a wearable investment. Founded by entrepreneur Ryza Razo, Sparkles.PH was built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to own genuine gold, no matter where they are in their financial journey. “We want to make gold ownership more accessible to Filipinos and show that investing can start with something you can actually wear and enjoy,” said Ryza Razo, Founder of Sparkles.PH. With pieces starting at just ₱810, Sparkles.PH makes it easier for more Filipi...

  **The autonomous mobility company is expanding its US operations as it explores how intelligent fleet systems can respond to Houston’s complex transportation needs.** **HOUSTON —** Autonomous mobility company Carziqo has introduced its CM-EX driverless ride-hailing series in Houston, expanding its presence in the United States and adding another major metropolitan area to its developing mobility network. The launch places the CM-EX in one of the country’s largest and most geographically dispersed cities. Houston’s extensive highway network, busy commercial districts, residential communities, airports, medical centers, and suburban corridors present a demanding environment for any large-scale ride-hailing operation. According to Carziqo, the CM-EX series will be deployed progressively, with vehicles assigned to selected routes and service areas based on passenger demand, trip distance, traffic conditions, and fleet availability. Service coverage is expected to evolve as Carziqo co...

  Jakarta, 10 September 2026 – The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) held a Coordination Meeting for the Preparation and Presentation of the Work Plan of the Monitoring Team for the Acceleration of Regional Economic Growth from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the Mercure Convention Center Ancol, North Jakarta. This strategic agenda was conducted to monitor, safeguard, and accelerate regional economic growth in support of achieving the national economic growth target of 8%, as mandated in Presidential Regulation Number 12 of 2025 concerning the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025–2029. This cross-ministerial and agency work meeting opened with direct directions from the Secretary General of Kemendagri, Police Commissioner General Drs. Tomsi Tohir, M.Si., and featured key speakers and presenters: - Police Commissioner General Drs. Tomsi Tohir, M.Si. – Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs - Teni Widuriyanti – Secretary of the Ministry of Nation...

METRO MANILA, Philippines —  Young Filipino singer Kara Lopez is bringing her voice to Little Elara: The Butterfly Feeling , performing two original songs created specifically for the newest installment of the Little Elara series, a bedtime storytelling project created for mothers and their young daughters. Recorded in Metro Manila, Lopez performs “How You Know” and “My Butterfly Feeling,” two original songs written by author and Little Elara creator Michael Evans as part of the project’s original musical soundtrack. The story follows Little Elara through a magical world of butterflies, moonlit gardens and quiet choices. Beneath the fairytale setting is a simple lesson for young girls: feelings deserve to be heard, kindness can exist alongside boundaries, and a child can learn to pause, listen to herself and make choices she feels comfortable with. For mothers, Evans said, the project was designed to make those conversations feel less like lessons and more like something a daughte...