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- 1Google Cloud Launches AI Startup Corridor Linking Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley▼Google Cloud Launches AI Startup Innovation Corridor from Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley
Google Cloud has announced an AI Startup Innovation Corridor designed to connect startups in Southeast Asia with the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The programme aims to give emerging AI companies in the region access to mentorship, cloud infrastructure and international networks as they scale toward global markets. Details on participants, funding and timeline remain limited in initial reporting.
- 2Phuwin Addresses Cropped Photo Backlash as Dunk Backs Him●Phuwin Clears Up Cropped Photo Backlash with Dunk's Support
Thai actor Phuwin has responded to backlash over a cropped photo that circulated among fans, offering his side of the controversy that spread across social media. His fellow actor Dunk publicly voiced support for him, prompting fans to rally behind the pair. The episode has become a trending entertainment topic in Southeast Asia, with fans debating the photo and praising the two stars' handling of the situation.
- 3Singapore hits joint-highest September temperature of 35.8°C●# Singapore Singapore Records Joint-Highest September Temperature After Woodlands Hits 35.8°C Singapore recorded its joi
Singapore recorded its joint-highest daily maximum temperature for September after the Woodlands Avenue 9 climate station reached 35.8°C at 3.27pm on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The reading ties the national September record and adds to ongoing concerns about rising heat in the city-state, with observers linking the milestone to broader climate change trends in Southeast Asia.
- 4XPENG Launches in the Philippines With X9 and L03▼XPENG Enters the Philippines With a Six-Variant X9 and L03 Lineup
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has entered the Philippine market, debuting with a lineup of six variants across two models: the X9, a premium electric MPV, and the L03 sedan. The move marks another step in XPENG's international expansion as Chinese EV brands push into Southeast Asian markets.