Stocks inch down on weak volume before US CPI
STOCKS dropped on Tuesday amid weak trading volume as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the release of August US consumer inflation data,...
Single market seen boosting ASEAN resilience vs supply chain disruptions
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to make further progress in creating a single market if it is to remain resilient in the face of disruptions to global supply chains, the bloc’s Secretary-General said.
ASEAN urged to lower costs by developing RoRo links
ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF (RoRo) shipping links need to be developed across the region to lower logistics costs, business groups said.
“One area that I think moving forward...
Marcos foreign visits did not boost FDI performance — ex-NEDA chief
THE Marcos administration’s foreign travels have not generated sufficient investment, judging by the Philippines’ weak foreign direct investment (FDI) performance this year, a former...
Senate vows to fund South China Sea defenses
By John Victor D. Ordoñez and Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporters
THE PHILIPPINE Senate expressed support for the country’s defense agencies, along with the Philippine...
2nd round of capital aid to rice retailers unlikely
THE GOVERNMENT is unlikely to implement a second round of capital aid to retailers affected by the imposition of price ceilings on rice, the...
House panel approves bill to develop country’s blue economy
A HOUSE panel on Tuesday has approved a measure creating a framework to utilize and preserve the Philippines’ ocean-based resources, a priority measure expected for Congress approval this year.
Basketball World Cup remains in Asia for third session in row
THE BIGGEST basketball event in the world will stay in the Asian continent.
Abueva energizes Gilas Pilipinas training sessions
CALVIN Abueva dislocated his right thumb during scrimmage, popped it back and finished the second day of Gilas Pilipinas’ training sessions for the Asian...
Kampeon Cup football kicks off Sept. 22 in Talisay City, Cebu
IT’S all systems go for the third season of the AIA Vitality Kampeon Cup featuring eight teams from across the archipelago at the Dynamic...
N.Korea ammunition could offer Russia flawed but useful support
SEOUL — If North Korea provides artillery rounds and other weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine, it could help Kremlin forces stretch...
Taiwan defense ministry says China bolsters air power along coastline facing island
TAIPEI — China is bolstering its air power along the coast facing Taiwan with a permanent deployment of new fighters and drones at expanded...