Diamonds are whatever: How lab-grown gems are rewriting…

The diamond business is cracking—not just metaphorically, but economically. A gemstone once sold as a timeless store of value is now being remade in laboratories. The result isn’t imitation; it’s disruption. Lab-grown diamonds—chemically identical to…

Developers told: Deliver on 250,000 homes annually for…

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) called on private developers to deliver on their pledged housing commitments under the Marcos administration’s flagship housing program during the 33rd National Developers Convention held recently…

Thai commerce ministry taps influencers to boost local…

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is mobilizing the country’s fast-growing influencer industry — now home to more than 3 million content creators — to help local brands reach international markets through a strategic partnership with the…

Philippine urban leaders failing to prepare cities for…

Balancing immediate urban needs with long-term climate and social resilience is proving difficult for city leaders in the Philippines, new findings from an Expo City Dubai global survey reveal. The 2025 Urban Readiness Report, developed…