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THE NSAC World Invitational presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will bring together eight teams from the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and Australia for three days of international basketball competition from Aug. 14 to 16 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
The songs for the Philippines’ national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia have been revealed on Monday by broadcaster ABS-CBN.
MUFG looks to use tokenized money market funds and a stablecoin to carry out blockchain-based JGB repo trades. (Photo by Jo Miyaguchi)
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean well west of the Azores, forecasters said.
Petroleum production facilities in the United Arab Emirates have been damaged by the Iran war. © Reuters
Trabajadores ensamblan los modelos Zeekr 001 EV en la planta de montaje del fabricante chino Zeekr en Ningbo, provincia de Zhejiang, al este de China, el 17 de abril de 2025. (Foto AP/Andy Wong, Archivo)
Chinese and Iranian natural science foundations include the strategically sensitive metals in this year’s joint workshop programme
Chinese and Iranian natural science foundations include the strategically sensitive metals in this year’s joint workshop programme
With Chinese imports low according to a trade association, farmers are compensating by finding new markets and selling to biofuel makers
With Chinese imports low according to a trade association, farmers are compensating by finding new markets and selling to biofuel makers
HYROX is gaining momentum across Asia, drawing everyone from elite athletes to first-time competitors into a fast-growing fitness phenomenon. In Bangkok, packed training sessions are preparing participants for a race combining running and functional workouts.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Crews rescued 211 people and recovered the body of a passenger from a ferry that caught fire in rough seas Wednesday near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, authorities said.
Countries including Zimbabwe and Guinea are ending the pit-to-ship model that saw them exporting raw minerals with limited local gains
Countries including Zimbabwe and Guinea are ending the pit-to-ship model that saw them exporting raw minerals with limited local gains
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
MANILA, Philippines — As customs compliance continues to evolve in the Philippines, businesses are being called to look beyond shipment clearance and strengthen the systems that support every import transaction. With greater emphasis on Post-Clearance Audit (PCA), customs valuation, tariff classification, documentat…
Russia is believed to be using a fleet of hundreds of ships to evade international sanctions imposed after it invaded Ukraine in 2022
Russia is believed to be using a fleet of hundreds of ships to evade international sanctions imposed after it invaded Ukraine in 2022
MANILA, Philippines — Three investment companies representing branches of the Lopez family are set to inject P2.2 billion into ABS-CBN Corp., with the funds intended to help the media company meet obligations to long-serving employees and finance its recovery plans.
South Korea's football association is facing enormous scrutiny over a variety of scandals
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast, just days before the United States and South Korea begin annual military drills known as the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises in the region.
MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer hardly encountered any resistance as it manhandled Titan Ultra, 143-113 to continue its winning ways in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Guangzhou-based SOI Micro is developing a low-power logic process aimed at easing reliance on overseas technology while strengthening domestic chip capabilities
Guangzhou-based SOI Micro is developing a low-power logic process aimed at easing reliance on overseas technology while strengthening domestic chip capabilities
MANILA, Philippines — Opposition groups led by Tindig Pilipinas on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Sandiganbayan following the court’s decision to grant bail to former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.
Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji speaks during a news conference in Beijing, 2000. (AP: Greg Baker, File)
The lack of forceful stimulus is not policy paralysis, as foreigners assume – China simply operates on a different set of priorities
The lack of forceful stimulus is not policy paralysis, as foreigners assume – China simply operates on a different set of priorities
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, the impatient, sharp-tongued reformer who helped ignite China’s explosive economic boom by forcing wrenching change on state industry in the 1990s and leading the country into the World Trade Organization, has died of illness, state media reported Wednesday. He was 97.
However, the proposal has raised concerns that it could lead to an expansion of palm plantations and create an environmental burden
However, the proposal has raised concerns that it could lead to an expansion of palm plantations and create an environmental burden
NUEVA DELHI (AP) — El ministerio de Aviación de India dijo que espera los resultados de las pruebas de detección de drogas al capitán de un vuelo de Air India que cayó de forma repentina unos 300 pies (90 metros) en pleno vuelo la semana pasada, lo que dejó 24 pasajeros y tripulantes heridos.
One of the gymnasts, Zou Jingyuan, faced personal attacks from netizens who called him ‘washed up’, an ‘old uncle’ and urged him to retire
One of the gymnasts, Zou Jingyuan, faced personal attacks from netizens who called him ‘washed up’, an ‘old uncle’ and urged him to retire
Zhu served as China’s 5th premier from 1998 to 2003 and spearheaded the country’s entry into the WTO.
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
As a new wave of Chinese firms captures global demand for hi-tech goods, a new report highlights a strategic shift towards AI hardware and robotics
As a new wave of Chinese firms captures global demand for hi-tech goods, a new report highlights a strategic shift towards AI hardware and robotics
US: Futures are higher, led by Tech as AI infra earnings boost the theme while the Semis trade was bid overnight led by a surge in Korea's Kospi. As of 7:45am ET, S&P futures are up 0.2% ahead of today's CPI report, while Nasdaq futures gain 0.7% as investors react positively to updates from US technology firms. Sem…
Two Asia-based executives will replace outgoing global insurance CEO Edward Moncreiffe, who has resigned, according to a company document
Two Asia-based executives will replace outgoing global insurance CEO Edward Moncreiffe, who has resigned, according to a company document
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s aviation ministry said Wednesday it was awaiting drug test results for the captain of an Air India flight that dropped about 300 feet (90 meters) suddenly midair last week, injuring 24 passengers and crew members.
The Chinese smartphone maker has integrated embodied AI to control camera movement, along with other features to boost interest amid a cooling market
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EVIDENCE. Senate staff carry boxes labeled 'confidential funds' outside the Senate plenary hall during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 12, 2026.
Shigehiro Nishiumi fills post at consulate in southwestern megacity left open amid diplomatic row over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments
Shigehiro Nishiumi fills post at consulate in southwestern megacity left open amid diplomatic row over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments
A navy vessel and other ships join the rescue off the resort island, only 10 days after a deadly ferry fire off Java.
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For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …