Tommaso Miele, former Deputy President of the Court of Auditors, has resigned as head of the CSM's Board of Auditors amid an investigation into the Strait of Messina Bridge project. He is accused of corruption and leaking confidential information.
Tommaso Miele, former Deputy President of the Court of Auditors and under investigation for the Strait of Messina Bridge project, has resigned as President of the CSM's Board of Auditors. He was serving the role for free for the 2025-2028 term, with a €27,000 annual compensation set to begin in March 2026.
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro's SpatialAware feature transforms lighting scenes, making it worth the upgrade for existing Hue users, despite MotionAware's limitations and the high price point.
Macau has officially joined the mBridge project, a multi-CBDC platform for cross-border payments, enhancing connectivity with Portuguese-speaking countries and paving the way for digital yuan integration.
New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan vows to build the Luzhu-Shezi Bridge, connecting New Taipei and Taipei. Critics question the timeline, citing delays in Taipei's Shezi Island development. Opponent Su Chiao-hui states the project hinges on consensus with Shezi Island residents and Taipei City.
Thailand proposes a 90km land bridge connecting ports on the Gulf of Thailand to the Andaman Sea to bypass the Malacca Strait. The project has gained urgency following Iran's virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Asia's dependence on vulnerable maritime chokepoints. The Thai government says the corridor will provide an alternative route for goods and fuel while integrating the kingdom more tightly into global supply chains.
