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A new training site for the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) may soon rise in Tanza, Cavite to complement the training needs of Filipino seafarers in the CALABARZON region.
President Donald Trump said generic drugs imported into the U.S. will face zero tariffs for two years starting August 1, before a 100% levy takes effect in August 2028 and rises to 200% a year later.
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
The Shenzhen-based brokerage’s retreat from Huatai-PineBridge semiconductor fund comes just weeks after stepping in as market maker
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The ribbon-cutting celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods
France passed legislation to restrict the use of social media for children under 15 years old, becoming the first major European country to do so in a move that may strain relations with U.S. technology companies and President Donald Trump.
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has approved a restructuring plan submitted by petrochemical companies at the Yeosu industrial complex amid a prolonged downturn in the petrochemical industry, the industry ministry said Wednesday.
Bo Bichette was noncommittal when asked by The Post’s Mike Puma whether he’d consider waiving his no-trade clause. It’s certainly an interesting case.
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday on semiconductors as investors closely wait for the upcoming earnings release from big tech companies.
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the stock index rose sharply, fueled by tech gains.
Uruguay’s President Yamandu Orsi, left, shakes hands with Chile’s President Jose Antonio Kast during an official meeting at the presidential residence in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
South Korea is asking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to shoulder three national burdens: win the global semiconductor race, sustain the country’s export economy and revitalize regions left behind by decades of industrial concentration. That may prove visionary industrial policy. It may also place excessive weight …
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Wednesday on semiconductors as investors closely wait for the upcoming earnings release from big tech companies.
In June 2013, Sony's PlayStation put out a short video demonstrating how easy it was to share games on PlayStation.
Francisco Lindor isn’t among the Mets reported here on their “untouchable” list of Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing. But Lindor’s chances to be traded still seem slim.
A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
A proposal to map charts through five straits comes as Japan fears trade disruption from choke points in the South China Sea and off Malacca
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The government has called on exporters to play a proactive role in stabilizing the foreign exchange market, including the converting of export proceeds into the Korean won, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
Japan exports in June grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, rising 19.3% from a year earlier, powered by shipments of semiconductor equipment and a weak yen.
US judge’s ruling could open up window into first family’s multiple ventures, in drawback of lawsuit on media
For years, Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu headed to the U.S. to list their shares, citing its deeper capital markets and higher valuations. Now, one American biotech firm is betting on doing the opposite.
Somalia has an economy that heavily relies on mobile money transactions
A judge in Florida has ruled President Donald Trump must hand over financial records sought by the BBC as it defends itself in his $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit.
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The Treasury Department announced Tuesday morning that it has successfully implemented new safeguards to prevent government payments to dead people in an effort to reduce waste and fraud.
Competition for student accommodation is intensifying in Hong Kong, with mainland students starting their flat search months earlier than previously
Competition for student accommodation is intensifying in Hong Kong, with mainland students starting their flat search months earlier than previously
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Workers in a nickel mining and processing hub in Morowali, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The country's nickel boom has been blamed for a rise in allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)
Amid geopolitical tension and talk of an AI bubble, China needs a stable financial market to underpin economic growth
Amid geopolitical tension and talk of an AI bubble, China needs a stable financial market to underpin economic growth
MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan were set to meet in Manila on Wednesday to explore ways to strengthen trilateral security and economic cooperation and discuss coordination on North Korea amid Pyongyang's deepening ties with China and Russia, officials said.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies are making vast claims about the ability of their tools to replace human labour.
Push to accelerate novel drug reviews promises earlier access to breakthrough therapies for patients long left waiting
Push to accelerate novel drug reviews promises earlier access to breakthrough therapies for patients long left waiting
The ABC is being asked by Anthropic to share decades of radio and television content in return for compensation to train the global AI giant’s large language models, the broadcaster’s boss has revealed.
Japanese chip testing equipment maker Advantest raised 100 billion yen using convertible bonds in April. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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'Stakeholders should be happy too': A need to revamp on distributive policies on windfall gains raised within the business community
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy SeriesThe state of China’s EV industryChina’s electric vehicle (EV) industry sits at the centre of numerous economic and geopolitical trends: consumer spending, environmental protection, trade policy, high-end manufacturing, technology and more. In this short series, the SCM…
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In April, the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department convened an extraordinary meeting with the CEOs of the nation's top banks. Officials rang the alarm bell about an advanced new artificial intelligence model that could pose an unprecedented cybersecurity threat to the nation's top financial institutions.
The global green shift is providing a way for emerging economies to catch up with global powerhouses, with help from China’s supply chain
The global green shift is providing a way for emerging economies to catch up with global powerhouses, with help from China’s supply chain
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Beijing is seeking to diversify its export channels as geopolitical tensions destabilise maritime trade hubs