Chip industry association warns of ‘devastating’ Trump tariff impact
THE Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI) said the proposed 100% tariff on semiconductors entering the US market would be “devastating” to Philippine exporters.
BCDA approves P53.5B in investments in first 7 months
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it approved P53.5 billion worth of proposed investments in the first seven months.
In a statement on...
PHL stocks inch down on GDP report, tariff fears
PHILIPPINE STOCKS edged lower on Thursday to end a four-day climb as the market reacted to second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data and amid...
Marcos urges assertive global action amid tensions in Indo-Pacific region
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday called on like-minded nations to take a stronger, more assertive role in defending the rules-based international order,...
PHL, India ink 18 business deals as Marcos pushes strategic economic ties
THE PHILIPPINES and India signed 18 business agreements on Thursday, expanding economic cooperation across key sectors such as renewable energy, education, information technology, manufacturing...
Marcos says Philippines open to joining BRICS bloc
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the Philippines is open to the possibility of joining the BRICS bloc, as Manila seeks to expand its global partnerships amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Japan presses US on auto tariff cut, seeks clarification on other levies
TOKYO — Japan pressed the US to swiftly implement an agreed cut to auto tariffs and sought clarification on levies for other goods, as...
Trump imposes extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, ties hit new low
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI — US President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued imports of...
S. Korea, US to conduct major joint military drills starting Aug. 18
SEOUL — South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military drills starting on Aug. 18, officials said, although they will delay...
Mboko upsets Rybakina to book Canadian Open final with Osaka
TEENAGER Victoria Mboko survived a first-set wobble to battle to a 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(4), win over 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and set up...
Malixi outgunned by HK’s Lau in US Women’s Amateur thriller
RIANNE MALIXI’S title repeat bid in the US Women’s Amateur came to a shocking, abrupt end as she fell to Hong Kong’s (HK) Arianna...
Jericho Cruz-led Guam bows to Iran in FIBA Asia Cup
FILIPINO-Guamanian standout Jericho Cruz of San Miguel Beermen (SMB) served as one of the few silver linings as Guam — like his compatriot Gilas...