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Communities across the United States are already grappling with soaring electricity demand, opaque utility agreements, environmental concerns, and questions over promised jobs. Before Pax Silica breaks ground, if ever, Filipinos should learn from those experiences.
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Communities across the United States are already grappling with soaring electricity demand, opaque utility agreements, environmental concerns, and questions over promised jobs. Before Pax Silica breaks ground, if ever, Filipinos should learn from those experiences.
A JBS meat plant in Brazil. JBS and Danantara will form a joint venture. © Reuters
A Chinese drone on display at a trade show in Shanghai on July 22. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
Aeon operates the MaxValu supermarket chain and MaxValu Tanjai minimarts in Thailand. (Photo by Tsuyoshi Tamehiro)
China's jump in R&D spending was driven by corporate investment in computers and electronics. © Reuters
MANILA, Philippines — Angelica Lopez of Palawan was crowned Reina Filipinas Grand International 2026 on Friday night, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant.
Australia’s new head coach refused to cool expectations before a rugby international in Osaka with a short runway to hosting the 2027 World Cup
A strong, visionary leader is needed as next secretary general as Iran war rages during one of most ‘unpredictable times geopolitically’
A strong, visionary leader is needed as next secretary general as Iran war rages during one of most ‘unpredictable times geopolitically’
Oil major Eneos Holdings is looking for opportunities in the U.S. chemical market, which is eight times larger than the one in Japan. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
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Dr. Kobi Barda, a historian specializing in American politics, warned on Friday that strains on US military stockpiles could leave Washington vulnerable if another major power, particularly China, were to enter a conflict.
Candidates for postings in Henan were found to have paid officials for an advance look at the questions in an entrance exam
Candidates for postings in Henan were found to have paid officials for an advance look at the questions in an entrance exam
MANILA, Philippines — A 55-year-old American landed in jail after he allegedly refused to settle his hotel bill and caused disturbance inside an establishment, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro on Friday accused supporters of the Duterte family and Mike Defensor of fabricating stories after some of the so-called “maleta boys” retracted their testimonies.
Researchers overcome instability problem of a rare form of the material long prized for its remarkable properties
Researchers overcome instability problem of a rare form of the material long prized for its remarkable properties
Survey finds that 65 per cent of higher-education institutions have seen increases or no drop-off in number of applications from China
Survey finds that 65 per cent of higher-education institutions have seen increases or no drop-off in number of applications from China
The Chinese AI chip giant saw revenue reach 6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, as Beijing pushes to replace foreign hardware
The Chinese AI chip giant saw revenue reach 6 billion yuan in the first half of the year, as Beijing pushes to replace foreign hardware
Antonio Sayo of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), says on Aug. 7, 2026 that the employers respect the P85 wage order but maintains that it should not serve as basis for wage adjustments in other regions because of differing cost structures. He said wage rates should continue to vary across regio…
China’s most enduring philosophical tradition didn’t merely revere the past; it drew upon history to construct the future
China’s most enduring philosophical tradition didn’t merely revere the past; it drew upon history to construct the future
US futures grind higher in a European session devoid of newsflow ahead of nonfarm payrolls. As of 815am ET, S&P futures rose 0.2% while Nasdaq futures gained 0.4%, with some of yesterday’s beaten up tech names such as Sandisk and Western Digital getting some reprieve in the premarket. Asian stocks swung between a lo…
Beijing urged the market not to overreact to the policy – which it stressed was not new – after reports of the tax triggered a sell-off in Hong Kong
Beijing urged the market not to overreact to the policy – which it stressed was not new – after reports of the tax triggered a sell-off in Hong Kong
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
The new military boot camps are organised through a programme to prepare managers to run minimarkets in Indonesia’s rural areas.
Police say the suspect also killed his grandparents before opening fire at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok.
Amid recent bilateral friction, Beijing has no intention of maliciously damaging relations with Middle East country, analyst says
Amid recent bilateral friction, Beijing has no intention of maliciously damaging relations with Middle East country, analyst says
Nicky Liow returned to the public eye when a photo of him in the ruling party’s uniform standing next to Prime Minister Anwar went viral
Nicky Liow returned to the public eye when a photo of him in the ruling party’s uniform standing next to Prime Minister Anwar went viral
Exports surge in first half of year, as the superior heat dissipation of diamonds expands market beyond jewellery, positioning China for further growth
Exports surge in first half of year, as the superior heat dissipation of diamonds expands market beyond jewellery, positioning China for further growth
Korea Investment Holdings, Hanwha Life Insurance and Heungkuk Life Insurance submitted final bids for KDB Life Insurance on Friday, giving fresh momentum to Korea Development Bank's seventh attempt to sell the insurer.
Chinese mining company to invest US$74 million in Bayan Obo in Inner Mongolia, expanding its output from 10 million to 15 million tonnes
Chinese mining company to invest US$74 million in Bayan Obo in Inner Mongolia, expanding its output from 10 million to 15 million tonnes
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Myanmar’s economy has shown signs of life after years of sky-high inflation and negative growth but experts say it is far from recovering
Myanmar’s economy has shown signs of life after years of sky-high inflation and negative growth but experts say it is far from recovering
Li expresses initial concerns about taking a spot from younger candidates and using limited educational resources
Li expresses initial concerns about taking a spot from younger candidates and using limited educational resources
U.S. solar stocks jumped in premarket trading Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump opened a new front in his trade war with China, imposing new tariffs on imported products made from a key material used to make solar panels.
While several laws have been passed to help the deaf community, advocates say they remain limited in scope and implementation