News in Asia Pacific

Japan’s Tsukiji Market Urges Tourists To Avoid Year-End Visit

TOKYO, Japan (PNA)—The Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo's Chuo Ward, a popular tourist spot crowded with food shoppers and inbound visitors, has issued an unusual request this month asking tour operators... ...more

Asia Pacific ,TFCN Global Desk

December 21, 20252 min read

Japan’s Tsukiji Market Urges Tourists To Avoid Year-End Visit

Ex-DPWH Exec Cabral Dies After Alleged Fall Into Benguet Ravine

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (PNA)—Former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral was confirmed to have allegedly fallen into a ravine along Kennon Road past 8... ...more

Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk

December 19, 20251 min read

Ex-DPWH Exec Cabral Dies After Alleged Fall Into Benguet Ravine

Richard Gomez Breaks Silence On Fencing Altercation; Defends Actions Amid Leadership Row

MANILA, Philippines—Ormoc City Representative and veteran fencer Richard Gomez has taken to social media to address the physical altercation involving him and Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) Pres... ...more

Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk

December 18, 20252 min read

Richard Gomez Breaks Silence On Fencing Altercation; Defends Actions Amid Leadership Row

Golden Glory: Alex Eala Ends 26-Year Drought With Historic SEA Games Gold

NONTHABURI, Thailand—Alex Eala has made history on Thai soil, capturing her first-ever Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medal with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew t... ...more

Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk

December 18, 20251 min read

Golden Glory: Alex Eala Ends 26-Year Drought With Historic SEA Games Gold

“Food Delivery” Eyes Oscars And BAFTAs

LONDON, UK—Doc Edge Festival 2025 winner Food Delivery: Fresh From the West Philippine Sea, directed by award-winning Filipino documentary filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama, is now in contention for the 2... ...more

Philippines ,Asia Pacific By: RCEM London, United Kingdom &TFCN Global Desk

December 17, 20252 min read

“Food Delivery” Eyes Oscars And BAFTAs

Golden Surge: Philippines Surpasses 200 Medal Mark As SEA Games Enter Final Countdown

BANGKOK, Thailand—The Philippine "gold rush" has reached a fever pitch. As of the latest official update on Wednesday evening, 17 December 2025, Team Philippines has officially crossed a major milesto... ...more

Philippines ,Asia Pacific &TFCN Global Desk

December 17, 20251 min read

Golden Surge: Philippines Surpasses 200 Medal Mark As SEA Games Enter Final Countdown

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