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MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III on Monday said the agency swiftly deployed mobile pumps and L-shaped barriers to drain the floods that hurdled hours-long traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).
COTABATO CITY – The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed Monday a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to help ensure a peaceful and orderly historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on Sept. 14.
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Monday to attend an annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as a series of bilateral meetings with the leaders of China, India and other nations.
Lawyer says Tang Lung-wai’s return to maximum-security prison constitutes ‘illegal detention’ after severe weather halts deportation
Lawyer says Tang Lung-wai’s return to maximum-security prison constitutes ‘illegal detention’ after severe weather halts deportation
The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
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The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
Beijing has hit out at Tokyo’s moves to arm submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia
Beijing has hit out at Tokyo’s moves to arm submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia
First-half revenue from cloud-based deployment services soared over 2,700 per cent year on year
First-half revenue from cloud-based deployment services soared over 2,700 per cent year on year
Han Hak-ja is accused of giving luxury items to former first lady Kim Keon-hee and providing illegal funds to a prominent lawmaker.
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As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings
As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with G20 finance ministers and central bank governors later today in Asheville, North Carolina, to discuss strategies for reviving economic growth, correcting global imbalances, reassessing trade relationships with China, and addressing the sovereign debt mess.
A galaxy of multicolored discs dangles above guests sipping cocktails at Tokyo’s Trunk(Hotel) Cat Street, where the decor comes with an unexpectedly humble origin.
From a distance, the Shaolin Temple outside Lusaka appeared almost like a mirage, a slice of central China dropped into the Zambian landscape.
The government has rolled out a string of economic measures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran war at the end of February, while the economy has continued to benefit from consumption tax cuts made in September last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
The government has rolled out a string of economic measures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran war at the end of February, while the economy has continued to benefit from consumption tax cuts made in September last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
The foreign ministry on Monday imposed a Level 4 travel ban on parts of Pakistan amid a surge in violence linked to coordinated separatist attacks.
MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan 3rd District Rep. Jojo Lara was among 98 members of the House of Representatives who attended all 39 plenary sessions during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress.
India's economy grew by 7.8% in the quarter ending June, mainly driven by strong performance in the financial, real estate, information technology and professional services sectors.
Chinese president’s visit comes amid expanding Suez investment and joint air force exercises
Chinese president’s visit comes amid expanding Suez investment and joint air force exercises
One of our emerging investment themes (beyond nuclear, AI, and "Powering Up America") is the accelerating US-China decoupling, with a particular focus on companies with robust ex-China supply chains as Beijing increasingly weaponizes exports of strategic materials, including tungsten and germanium.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday suspended government work and face-to-face classes in parts of Northern Luzon on Tuesday, Sept. 1, due to the expected rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat.
Indonesian authorities are verifying Ukrainian claims that at least eight of its citizens have been recruited to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, media reported Monday.
City shows growing strength in nurturing scalable ventures and unicorns, CB Insights study says
City shows growing strength in nurturing scalable ventures and unicorns, CB Insights study says
Sun wrote that his fascination with Jing began in 2007, a time when he was starting university and she served as the face of a prominent instant-messaging platform in China.
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To the outside world, Vietnam is a success story but the country’s youth believe that is not their reality
To the outside world, Vietnam is a success story but the country’s youth believe that is not their reality
MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III on Monday said the agency deployed pumps and L-shaped barriers to drain the floods caused hours-long traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon until Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry on Monday imposed a Level 4 travel ban on parts of Pakistan amid a surge in violence linked to coordinated separatist attacks.
GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they will disclose the personal details and photo of a Chinese university lecturer accused of murdering a female Chinese graduate student in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan earlier this month.
The money will help co-fund at least 1,000 internships under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme to build young talent
The money will help co-fund at least 1,000 internships under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme to build young talent
A local mother commissioned 17 short dramas in six months, finding it both entertaining and therapeutic
A local mother commissioned 17 short dramas in six months, finding it both entertaining and therapeutic
Indonesia has intensified efforts to contain forest and land fires across 6 provinces in Borneo and Sumatra.
The opening ceremony for Super Garuda Shield, a 12-day military exercise hosted by Indonesia, was held in Bandung on Aug. 31 (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki)
Shares of Unitree Robotics have nearly halved since the Chinese company's blockbuster IPO almost two weeks ago, as concerns about a humanoid robotics bubble continue to mount. Not even China's World Humanoid Robot Games or World Robot Conference generated enough enthusiasm among retail or institutional investors to …
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Ministry of Finance is requesting a record $229 billion for bond service expenses. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Standing Vice Chair Ha Jung-woo said Monday the government would shift its AI policy focus from setting strategies to delivering results that businesses and the public can feel.