The arrest of ex-DA chief Leonardo Montemayor: What we know so far
Montemayor, chairman of the Federation of Free Farmers, had alleged anomalies in rice import deals involving Planters Products Inc.
· Iya Gozum
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The case of ex-DA chief Leonardo Montemayor: What we know so far
(1st UPDATE) Montemayor, chairman of the Federation of Free Farmers, had alleged anomalies in rice import deals involving Planters Products Inc.
· Iya Gozum
Korean sunscreens go global as Kolmar-Goodai sales hit 100m
Korean sunscreens are gaining ground in global beauty markets, with products developed through a partnership between cosmetics manufacturer Kolmar Korea and beauty company Goodai Global surpassing 100 million units in cumulative sales over five years. The milestone, reached in March, highlights the growing appeal of…
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Paik Jong-won pitches K-sauce to US distributors
The Born Korea is stepping up efforts to bring its TBK sauces to the US market, with CEO Paik Jong-won pitching the products to major Asian food distributors as the company seeks to expand beyond its restaurant business. Paik held three product presentations and cooking demonstrations for JFC International and Wisme…
· Jung Young-seon
A year after ‘sunscreen gate’, the TGA announces overhaul of the way SPF products are regulated
The national regulator has proposed a range of reforms, including repeat testing of sunscreens, but some think its recommendations don’t go far enough.
· Lauren Ironmonger
Beyond charity: The UAE initiative rewriting the rules of giving | The National
For Maywand Jabarkhyl, chief executive of FBMI, the future of philanthropy is not about asking for donations, but creating products people genuinely want to buy
· Sarah Maisey
AI shoppers get first say in Korea's retail race
Korean retailers are testing products on artificial intelligence-generated shoppers before bringing them to real customers, using virtual consumers to predict buying decisions, fine-tune prices and identify potential flaws in shopping experiences. Known as "synthetic consumers," these AI-powered shoppers are designe…
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Head of Hong Kong’s new drug regulator pledges to build trust, push innovation
The head of Hong Kong’s new drug regulatory body has pledged to build a fully capable and globally trusted agency that will become a catalyst for medical innovation rather than merely acting as a “miniature version” of existing overseas models. Dr Li Zili, controller of the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regu…
· Emily Hung
East Asia’s cultural economies are bridging politics-driven divides
The appearance of K-pop singer G-Dragon on electronic billboards in major Chinese cities despite Beijing’s K-pop ban points at a contrast between political shadows clouding international relations and actual commercial linkages in East Asia. Amid tensions over Seoul’s military alliance with the United States and oth…
· Hamzah Rifaat
One-stop shop for PH products gets designer-led update
Filipino craftsmanship and creativity was on full display at the launch on Thursday of Kultura Atelier at SM Makati. The one-stop shop of the country’s largest department store chain is known for its wide range of Philippine-made products ranging from comestibles to clothes.
· Raoul Chee Kee
I went down the non-toxic cleaning rabbit hole: The13 best products, reviewed
I did the dirty work.
· Victoria McDonnell
Hong Kong life insurance sales up 58% in first half but tax crackdown threatens momentum
Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 58 per cent in the first half of this year to another record high as affluent mainland and overseas customers continued to buy policies in the city for wealth transfer, protection and medical needs. It was the fourth consecutive year in which first half sales hit a record high.…
· Enoch Yiu
Southstar Drug partners with Social Welfare Dept
SOUTHSTAR Drug, a unit of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to allow qualified beneficiaries to claim approved medicines and healthcare products with no need for upfront payment.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Israel Aerospace Industries initial share offering will happen within a year, board chairman says
Boaz Levy said IAI’s products, including satellites, radar, the Arrow missile defense system, and land systems, generate vast quantities of information that AI tools can help process and analyze.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bacnotan apiculture industry gets boost
BACNOTAN, La Union — The National Apiculture Research, Training and Development Institute (NARTDI) and the local government of Bacnotan are boosting the apiculture industry in the province, with the aim of meeting the growing domestic demand for bee-based products.
· Leander C. Domingo
Ilocos Norte applying GAP on onion production
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — Onion, one of Ilocos Norte's prime high-value crops, will soon be covered with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification, which will enable farmers of the bulb improve their products and reach more markets.
· Leander C. Domingo
Colorado Marijuana Regulators Failed to Protect Consumers From Potential Contamination, Audit Finds
The post Colorado Marijuana Regulators Failed to Protect Consumers From Potential Contamination, Audit Finds appeared first on ProPublica.
· Christopher Osher
These hyaluronic acid serums are our secret to smooth, supple skin
Juicy, delicious skin.
· Victoria McDonnell
Iraq closes major border crossing with Iran over 'security arrangements', says official | The National
Al Sheeb crossing is gateway for food products, construction materials and pilgrims
· Sinan Mahmoud
Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in China
Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to establish overland transit routes for fresh durian exports to China, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu. The minister said the move would reduce transport costs and improve access to the lucrative Chinese market. “Duri…
· The Star
Trump administration sued over 50% tariffs on Canadian products
The Trump administration was sued over its Canadian tariffs Tuesday by the same group that successfully got the Supreme Court to overturn a large swath of the president's levies last year.
· Lisa Fickenscher
DOST-FNRI trains Batanes food stakeholders on sensory evaluation
LOCAL food producers, researchers, academe representatives, government personnel and other food industry stakeholders in Batanes gained practical knowledge in assessing food products through sensory evaluation during a training conducted by the Department of Science and Technology Provincial Science and Technology O…
· The Manila Times
GLP-1 injections recalled nationwide — what to know about the affected products
The US-based pharmacy that issued the initial recall had previously received a warning.
· Allie Yang
What tobacco crime kings pay enforcers to blow up rival Perth stores
Darryl Campton, 22, was just one of many drug addicts recruited by tobacco lords to torch shops that wouldn’t sell their products.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
In test for Australia’s best dishwasher detergent, tablets triumph and powders flounder
After putting 34 detergents through the rinse cycle, Choice finds one of the best and worst scoring products both come from one brandGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailConsumer advocacy group Choice has found that dishwashing tabs are the more effective form of dishwasher detergent compared with powders.“The…
· Isabella Lee
US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks
Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In a notice made public on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) al…
· Lucy Quaggin
US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks
Citing national security concerns, the US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and any third-party services developed using the Chinese artificial intelligence model from their information systems. In a notice made public on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) al…
· Lucy Quaggin
U.S. orders removal of China's DeepSeek products from federal civilian agencies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) h...
· Chang Dong-woo
While Australia scrambled for fuel, millions of litres were being exported offshore
More than 60 megalitres of Australian-made biofuel products were being sold offshore at the same time as the nation's petrol and diesel pumps ran dry. The government is consulting on whether to force petroleum companies to buy Australian-made fuels to help shore up supplies.
· Jake Evans
I ordered illegal cigarettes off social media. A week later, they were at my office
As the Victorian government steps up its crackdown on bricks-and-mortar tobacco shops selling illicit nicotine products, some profiteering sellers are pivoting.
· James Costa
Bukidnon’s Talaandig farmers turn to organic farming with DOST support
Bukidnon’s Talaandig Indigenous Peoples farmers are turning to organic vegetable production through a science and technology training program aimed at improving farm productivity and providing healthier agricultural products to consumers.
· The Manila Times
Wealth manager sees shift to longer-term products
FILIPINO investors are starting to shift to medium- and long-term products rather than putting their hard-earned money on short-term, high-yield placements.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Over 40% of Americans have felt duped by AI ads before, new survey suggests
More than half said they do not trust products advertised with AI to match their descriptions.
· SWNS
Beauty during breast cancer treatment: Products to use and ingredients to avoid | The National
Cancer drugs can cause skin to thin, bruise and crack, so here are items, routines and adaptations experts suggest to maintain a supportive self-care routine
· Gemma White
Beauty during breast cancer treatment: Products to use and ingredients to avoid | The National
Cancer drugs can cause skin to thin, bruise and crack, so here are items, routines and adaptations experts suggest to maintain a supportive self-care routine
· Gemma White
Seoul keeps fuel price caps unchanged amid Mideast tensions
The South Korean government on Friday kept its price caps on fuel products unchanged for a fourth consecutive period amid elevated international oil prices and continued tensions in the Middle East, the industry ministry said. The maximum prices at which local refiners can supply gasoline, diesel and kerosene to gas…
· Yonhap
3 Samsung products named in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list
Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday that three of its products have been named in TIME magazine's list of the Best Inventions of 2026. The Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone, the Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator and the Odyssey G8 G80HS gaming monitor were among the list, the South Korean tech giant said. Each year, TIME…
· Yonhap
3 Samsung products named in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday that three of its...
· Kim Han-joo
Porsche reveals Mission S concept car that previews new design identity
Porsche revealed a concept car called Mission S as part of a turnaround plan that includes efforts to boost profits through higher-end products and lower sales.
· Michael Wayland
Alibaba sets sights on record-breaking Singles’ Day with 1 million brands joining festival
Alibaba Group Holding is gearing up for its annual Singles’ Day shopping festival on major online marketplaces Taobao and Tmall, with the company expecting a record one million global brands to take part this year. Pre-sales for the event open on Thursday, followed by the formal sale next Tuesday. The company projec…
· Ann Cao
Alibaba targets record Singles’ Day with 1 million brands joining festival
Over 70 million products are also expected to feature this year, as the e-commerce giant expands Qwen-powered tools and pushes international sales.
· Ann Cao
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ACCC taking Kmart to court over multiple products
Kmart has been hauled to court over a home-brand nail glue linked to third-degree chemical burns and untested battery buttons in children’s watches.
Outrage as state’s ‘Made in California’ site hawking homegrown products excludes white men from identity filters
A new “Made in California” website selling locally made products allows buyers to search for goods from brands operated by women, minorities and a host of other groups.
· Daniel Farr
Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products in Northern Ireland
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected.
· Bbcnews
Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit
US states sue ChatGPT maker and seek to force the company to change how its products work for young users Eight US states sued OpenAI Wednesday, alleging the ChatGPT maker is harming children en masse.Kansas, Arizona, Montana, Iowa and four others allege the company’s products carried out “willful, dangerous, reckle…
· Dara Kerr, Blake Montgomery
OpenAI employee who left for Apple took files about unreleased device, OpenAI alleges
In a filing in US federal court in San Jose, California, OpenAI alleged that the presentation occurred months ago and that Apple is now developing its own AI products.
· REUTERS
The latest tactic in Australia's illegal tobacco trade is hiding in plain sight
As Labor seeks support for tougher tobacco laws, new intelligence reveals how offshore factories are making illegal cigarettes look like genuine Australian products.
· Clare Armstrong
Osea’s gift set has almost $150 worth of products for under $100 — and we have an extra discount code
Winter is nearly here — but these gifts are like a Malibu summer, bottled.
· Hannah Southwick
Jerusalem mufti issues fatwa banning purchase of olive products from settlements in West Bank
The legal ruling was given in response to escalating settler violence, specifically against olive trees this harvest season, Mufti Hussein’s office published.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD