Stories from Bataan Peninsula · Philippines

Philippine and US forces are conducting annual joint exercises in the Bataan Peninsula province, near Taiwan. The drills involve various training scenarios aimed at enhancing interoperability and readiness. Multiple sources confirm these drills. The drills involved both forces working together. Hong Kong's Greater Bay Area is being developed as a national innovation hub, with the first three buildings operational. The goal is to facilitate the cross-border flow of people, capital, goods, and data to create a world-class innovation center. The report also mentions a small restaurant in Hong Kong facing permanent closure at the end of next month, causing distress to its long-term patrons. The owner cited the financial burden of operating costs, including ingredients, utilities, and lost revenue from stopping business for private events, as reasons for closure.