Tim Ho Wan has evolved from a hole-in-the-wall dimsum shop in Hong Kong to a global brand since its acquisition by the Jollibee Group in 2025. Global CEO Yeong Sheng Lee states that joining the group has strengthened operations and enabled global expansion without compromising quality and authenticity of Cantonese cuisine. The chain now operates 85 stores across 11 markets, including the Philippines, China, and the United States.

February 14, 2026 Reported by AI

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of potential rain ranging from light to very heavy in several Indonesian regions on Saturday (February 14, 2026). Areas such as Jakarta and Surabaya may experience rain accompanied by lightning. The public is advised to heighten vigilance and monitor official weather updates.

South Korean snowboarder Lee Chaeun placed sixth in the men's halfpipe final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Despite nailing a challenging frontside triple cork 1620 in his third run, he scored 87.50 points, falling short of the podium. Japan's Yuto Totsuka won gold with 95.00 points.

February 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Golkar Party Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia inaugurated the Golkar Party Academy in Jakarta, established per the party's National Conference mandate. The academy will provide strategic inputs for victory in the 2029 elections through research and cadre development.

At the Munich Security Conference, France's Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany's Johann Wadephul met with China's Wang Yi in trilateral talks to counter US-China divide-and-rule tactics and bolster European unity. This revives a format not seen since Emmanuel Macron's first term.

February 13, 2026 Reported by AI

China and the US are likely to secure several “very positive” outcomes but not a “grand bargain” at their presidential summit in Beijing in April, according to James Zimmerman, board chief of the American Chamber of Commerce in China. He said discussions are underway about Beijing setting up a fund to encourage Chinese investors to make manufacturing investments in the US, similar to those encouraged from Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. China has shown receptiveness to such proposals but would require “protection” in return.