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A court in Ho Chi Minh City sentenced 11 men to death on Thursday in one of Vietnam’s largest drug trafficking cases, a sprawling investigation that ensnared flight attendants, a fashion model and one of the country’s best-known pop singers.
BJMP. Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrives at the Sandiganbayan graft court in Quezon City on June 2, 2026, for the arraignment of his graft case.
Anthropic's head of threat intelligence, Jacob Klein, says his company welcomes competition. But what's coming out of the Chinese market, he says, is something much closer to theft.
Source says saleswoman suspected of pressuring customer at now-closed Sha Tin New Town Plaza outlet formerly run by Sayles Retail.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held talks in Cairo on Wednesday, closing out Xi’s first visit to Egypt in a decade with a series of signed agreements, memoranda of understanding, and a joint statement on bilateral ties.
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors from the House of Representatives are preparing to file a measure aimed at closing gaps in the use of confidential and intelligence funds that have been exposed during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
BEIJING — China has accused other G20 nations of "promoting protectionism," after they criticized economies that rely heavily on exports.
SECRET. Boxes labelled 'confidential funds,' containing documents being presented in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, are piled up in the Senate plenary hall on August 5, 2026.
India has been slowly trying to reduce its reliance on Russian-made weapons as Moscow prioritises its own needs for its ongoing war with Ukraine
India has been slowly trying to reduce its reliance on Russian-made weapons as Moscow prioritises its own needs for its ongoing war with Ukraine
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EX-CHIEF. File photo of former Bureau of Fire Protection chief Jesus Fernandez.
ILOILO CITY — Air quality in Iloilo City deteriorated sharply amid the haze affecting several parts of the Philippines, with the monitoring station in Barangay Nabitasan, La Paz recording a “very unhealthy” air quality level on Thursday, Sept. 3.
Beijing-based robotics company Galbot opened three locations in Wan Chai, Hung Hom, and Kai Tak.
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro clarified that its “provisional arrangement” with her Chinese counterpart on rotation and resupply (RORE) missions to the Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal was merely an “information exchange.”
SCO summit: China, Russia and Iran call for greater multilateral cooperation
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Local government units in Cebu extended the suspension of face-to-face classes as haze linked to wildfires in Indonesia continued to affect air quality across parts of the province and Metro Cebu.
Post-earnings results suggest an emerging divide as differing revenue growth and model capabilities may shape their market standing, analysts say
This photo provided by Ruth Wang shows her arriving at an airport in Taiwan on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Ruth Wang via AP)
Five Japanese oil distributors admitted to forming a price cartel for gas oil sold to transport and other companies in Tokyo, at the first hearing of their trial at Tokyo District Court on Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and bribery charges against former Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Fire Director Jesus P. Fernandez over the procurement of 132 ambulances worth P485.6 million.
Nanoparticle ‘sweeper’ drug eases joint inflammation and cartilage damage from the painful form of inflammatory arthritis in rat trials
Nanoparticle ‘sweeper’ drug eases joint inflammation and cartilage damage from the painful form of inflammatory arthritis in rat trials
One shop sells around 15,000 items per month, with bestselling products ranging from US$1.5 to US$7.5, comparable to a budget meal
Breanna Stewart (10) and Chelsea Gray (8) of United States attend a training session ahead of the match between China and United States during the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
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MANILA, Philippines — Families of two Filipino seafarers killed in a security incident involving a Saudi-operated oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz will receive government assistance, compensation and other benefits due to them, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
Our coverage of rare earths dates back to President Trump's first trade war, when we warned that "Rare Earths Are China's Most Potent Weapon In A Trade War."
The yen strengthened sharply Thursday, reaching a one-month high against the U.S. dollar as traders weighed the possibility of further Japanese intervention against rising expectations for Bank of Japan rate hikes.
Rescue teams in Nepal are working around the clock to reach workers trapped inside hydropower facilities more than a week after flash floods devastated entire communities in the Himalayas.
Affluent investors are using exposure to the assets for returns and to manage risk
Affluent investors are using exposure to the assets for returns and to manage risk
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel, left, poses with Itochu President and CEO Masahiro Okafuji in Tokyo on Sept. 2. (Photo by Keiichi Furukawa)
American reliance on China for key components used to power data centers is coming under increasing scrutiny as Washington and Beijing battle for AI supremacy, raising the prospect of higher costs and worsening supply chain shortages for the AI buildout.
Joining the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani security alliance offers Dhaka leverage, but could also threaten its non-aligned stance
Joining the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani security alliance offers Dhaka leverage, but could also threaten its non-aligned stance
Bang Si-hyuk is being investigated for alleged investor fraud over the initial public offering of the agency Hybe
Bang Si-hyuk is being investigated for alleged investor fraud over the initial public offering of the agency Hybe
The foreign ministry on Thursday reaffirmed its basic stance of respecting the "One China" policy amid controversy over the use of the name Taiwan Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale.
South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min said Thursday he will chase his second straight MVP honor for the national delegation at this month's Asian Games in Japan.
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairperson of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday hit back at Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s "demolition job, witch hunt and trial by publicity" claims, saying his colleaue was "quaking in his boots" as evidence on "illegal" reclamation and infrastructure activities in Taguig City emerges.
With the stroke of a sharpie last week, President Trump moved to re-designate Lake Ontario, the long-established name for the freshwater lake that lies between New York State and the Canadian province of Ontario, to “Lake America.”
To correct growing economic imbalances, policymakers advise taking stronger defensive measures, despite risk of rising domestic costs
To correct growing economic imbalances, policymakers advise taking stronger defensive measures, despite risk of rising domestic costs
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MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday denied that he was applying to be the next chief justice of the Supreme Court.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul speaks at the Bangkok Business Summit on Sept. 3. (Photo by Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat)
Korean drugmaker seeks stronger ties with local authorities
South Korea plans to give each spouse 500,000 won ($370) for registering a marriage starting next year. Whether foreign nationals will receive the money remains undecided.