Southeast Asia Connect Editors

Editorial raster image of community innovators demonstrating local science-based prototypes.

SEA Connect6 Aug 2026

Central Visayas showcases science-based local innovation

DOST’s Central Visayas report points to homegrown technologies aimed at practical community problems.

Editorial raster image of engineers reviewing a local coastal vessel innovation.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Marcos highlights DOST-backed boat innovation in SONA

The M/B Dalaray mention puts a local maritime innovation into a national growth narrative.

Editorial raster image of regional researchers collaborating around prototypes.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Northern Mindanao opens HIRAYA research collaboration hub

The HIRAYA hub is positioned as a connector for researchers, local institutions and potential innovation partners.

Editorial raster image of a city operations team coordinating local data systems.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Mandaue City advances data-led smart-city plan

Mandaue’s digital-governance push shows how city administrations are building the foundations for smarter services.

Editorial raster image of community members testing practical smart-community services.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Philippine experts urge human-centred smart-community design

DOST’s report frames smart-community technology around user needs rather than technology for its own sake.

Editorial raster image of a green-technology showcase with resilience exhibits.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

DOST and SM Prime bring green technology showcase to SUSTEX

The partnership uses SUSTEX 2026 to put greener technologies in front of business and community audiences.

Editorial raster image of a young student exploring inventions with science mentors.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Philippines science agency backs young inventor pathway

DOST’s outreach story highlights how early invention support can feed local science talent pipelines.

Editorial raster image of climate-resilience planning for community infrastructure.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Philippines secures green grant for climate investment planning

A Green Climate Fund grant gives the Philippines planning support for resilient-community investment.

Editorial raster image of electric vehicle assembly linked to industrial policy.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Philippines EV tariff order aims to support local manufacturing

The Department of Finance says an executive order is intended to strengthen the electric-vehicle supply chain.

Editorial raster image of a secured vehicle yard linked to a public revenue handover.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Philippines turns over PHP205 million from forfeited vehicle sale

The Department of Finance says proceeds from forfeited luxury vehicles have been turned over to the treasury.

Bank of Thailand and Monetary Authority of Singapore cybersecurity and digital-fraud cooperation agreement.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Thailand and Singapore central banks sign cybersecurity cooperation agreement

According to Bank Thailand News, the Bank of Thailand and Monetary Authority of Singapore announced cooperation on cybersecurity and digital-fraud protection.

Editorial raster image of a Makati public-asset sale context and civic finance review.

News & Signals6 Aug 2026

Philippines books PHP1 billion from Makati property sale

The Department of Finance says the property sale adds non-tax revenue for national development priorities.