Singapore economy grows 4.3% in 2nd quarter, avoids technical recession
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy grew a faster-than-expected 4.3% in the second quarter year-on-year, preliminary government data showed on Monday, despite a dimming outlook due...
South Korea preparing to order airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
SEOUL — South Korea’s transport ministry is preparing to order all airlines in the country that operate Boeing jets to examine fuel switches in...
Italy’s abortion taboos challenged by new law in Sicily
CATANIA, Italy — Monia, a Sicilian woman in her early forties, was overjoyed when she discovered in October 2022 she was expecting her first...
Government subsidy seen to bring down power costs, spur new industries
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"The government should consider subsidizing a portion of power costs to lessen consumer burden. Lower electricity bills could also stimulate the growth of new...
Digital transformation key to easing business in PH
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"Businesses need digital transformation to boost ease of doing business in the Philippines, says Alfredo “Al” S. Panlilio, president of the Management Association of...
Philippines will hold firm on 2016 arbitral ruling against China, foreign affairs secretary says
MANILA - The Philippines will remain firm in its position on the 2016 arbitral ruling that found China's sweeping claims in the South China...
Russia, China discuss Ukraine war and ties with the United States
MOSCOW - Russia and China's foreign ministers on Sunday discussed their relations with the United States and the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine, China and...
UK agrees deal with Vietnam to remove pharmaceutical trade barriers
LONDON - Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian...
New Zealand aims to double foreign international education market by 2034
WELLINGTON - New Zealand plans to double its international education market by 2034 by offering incentives that include relaxing rules around foreign students working part-time while...
South Korea says framework US trade deal possible by August, farm market access on...
SEOUL - South Korea's top trade envoy said on Monday it may be possible to strike an "in-principle" trade deal with the United States by an...
HP rolls out AI tech fit for hybrid work
HP, a global technology company, launched a suite of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions on Friday, promising user-friendly and efficient tools to help more Filipino...
Australian PM Albanese pledges to work with China on excess steel capacity
SHANGHAI - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday he was committed to working with China to address global excess steel capacity during a meeting of...