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Artist of the Week: Erin Cox, basket weaver, teacher and forager in Seattle

Artist of the Week: Erin Cox, basket weaver, teacher and forager in Seattle

Erin Cox is an artist, basket weaver, teacher and forager in Seattle. She is incredibly passionate about being a good steward of the land, and all of the plants she uses in her art and teaches with are sustainably hand-gathered in the Pacific...

Owner:  Smith Family
Video: US Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel In Pacific, Killing Two; Eighth Attack Since September 2
Macau’s “Experience Macao” campaign draws 165,000 visitors in Southeast Asia

Macau’s “Experience Macao” campaign draws 165,000 visitors in Southeast Asia

Macau’s “Experience Macao” campaign in Indonesia and Malaysia drew 165,000 visitors, expanding its reach in Southeast Asia’s tourism market. MACAU – The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced that its large-scale offline promotional...

Owner:  Theodore Koumelis & Vicky Karantzavelou

WATCH: US Military Carries Out Strike in Eastern Pacific Targeting Alleged Narco-Traffickers

Home » Home » WATCH: US Military Carries Out Strike in Eastern Pacific Targeting Alleged Narco-Traffickers ABOVE VIDEO: US strike on suspected drug boat kills all onboard (FOX NEWS) – Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the U.S....

Owner:  Tom Palermo
Regis Healthcare snaps up two Victorian aged care homes in $45m deal
Driving Thai health services: Focus on South Asia's market

Driving Thai health services: Focus on South Asia's market

"This is an attractive market, and this group of markets has very good relations with Thailand. This initiative can be driven forward immediately by establishing a joint working committee between the government and the private sector. We will...

Owner:  Sontiyan Chuenruetainaidhama
Pacific Northwest Data Center Jumping Interconnection Queue by Embracing Battery Storage

Pacific Northwest Data Center Jumping Interconnection Queue by Embracing Battery Storage

The biggest players in private equity investment are backing companies bringing a unique power generation solution to support massive demand from AI and data centers. Digital infrastructure designer Aligned Data Centers, which is being acquired by...

Owner:  Chris Ferrell
Art Beat: Theater, holiday markets, art classes, music and the only West Coast art exhibition

Art Beat: Theater, holiday markets, art classes, music and the only West Coast art exhibition

Spotlight: ‘O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy’ Thursday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N. All ages Tickets or call (425) 275-9595 Reminiscent of classic British pantomimes and blending physical comedy,...

Owner:  Teresa Wippel
US Strikes Alleged Drug Vessel in Pacific Side of South America, Killing 2 People; 8th Strike Since September 2
Global CEOs Urge Governments & Businesses to Set Ambitious Climate Policies

Global CEOs Urge Governments & Businesses to Set Ambitious Climate Policies

5 Mins Read The world’s largest climate alliance of CEOs has called on governments and businesses to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy through ambitious environmental strategies. Current climate policies are putting the world at...

Owner:  Sonalie Figueiras

Bahrain emerges as a world-class sporting destination

Al Sakhir, Mahmood Rafique, Editor: With the official opening of the 3rd Asian Youth Games on Wednesday, the Kingdom of Bahrain has become as a world-class destination on the global sporting map. The opening ceremony of the 3rd Asian Youth Games,...

Owner:  Mahmood Rafique
eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia 2025 celebrates a successful debut at Tech Week Singapore

eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia 2025 celebrates a successful debut at Tech Week Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The first-ever eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia 2025 concluded successfully at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, marking an impactful launch of DMEXCO's debut in Asia. The co-located showcase, held...

Owner:  Jeon Chang-hyeop
Seiko launches new limited-run Prospex automatic watches with brilliantly colored dials Seiko has officially unveiled three new Asia-Pacific limited Prospex automatic watches - SPB539, SPB541, and SPB543 - inspired by regional landscapes, using the…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Trump trade threats as US strikes boat in Pacific, killing 2
How Jenny Lee became Asia’s ‘Iron Woman’ of venture capital

How Jenny Lee became Asia’s ‘Iron Woman’ of venture capital

“EVEN if you left me on a desert island, I would survive.” This is no empty boast. In the past three decades, Singaporean venture capitalist Jenny Lee has proven her mettle with her trailblazing spirit. She said, “When you are not afraid of going...

Owner:  SPH Media Trust
Spikes Asia 2026: Entries open with new Creative B2B category

Spikes Asia 2026: Entries open with new Creative B2B category

Spikes Asia has opened submissions for its 2026 Awards with the introduction of a new Creative B2B Spikes Award category to recognise outstanding creativity and effectiveness in work designed for business audiences. “The 2026 Awards mark an...

Owner:  Heseltine Family
Side Dishes: Celebrating Chinese restaurants and women in the culinary arts
Pacific health leaders call for stronger alcohol and tobacco policies

Pacific health leaders call for stronger alcohol and tobacco policies

WHO says alcohol use is the world's leading risk factor for illness, disability and death. Photo: 123rf Pacific health leaders say alcohol and tobacco control are key to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health ministers from 38...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
San Mateo County local sports roundup • Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

San Mateo County local sports roundup • Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

TUESDAY Girls’ tennis The Knights remained in a tie for first place in the Ocean Division with their win over the Sharks and Woodside’s win over El Camino. Hillsdale (12-1 PAL Ocean, 13-5 overall) was dominant in its six wins, winning all in...

Owner:  Jerry Lee
Asia-U.S. container rates rally

Asia-U.S. container rates rally

The uncertainty that has marked global ocean shipping so far this year struck again this past week –but that may signal a turn for the better for ocean carriers. Container rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific posted increases, halting steady...

Owner:  Craig Fuller

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