Japan to help universities pool investments as smaller schools struggle
Japanese universities are under pressure from rising costs, even as student numbers are set to shrink. (Nikkei montage)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00EU turning into ‘banana republic’ – Durov
The European Union has stooped to using dubious procedural loopholes usually employed by backwater regimes to pass controversial legislation, Pavel Durov has argued. The Telegram co-founder was referring to the contentious regulation that allows tech companies to scan their users’ messages, ostensibly to detect chil…
· RT
Trinidad and Tobago seeks deals with US companies for data centers
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar stands at the State Department in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· Anselm Gibbs
Meta scales back AI tool after backlash
Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images.
· Associated Press
Companies in Japan pay workers bonuses to spearhead AI use
Honda Motor employees use AI in a wide range of activities. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Honda, other Japan companies in pay workers to spearhead AI use
Honda Motor employees use AI in a wide range of activities. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Honda, other Japan companies pay workers to spearhead AI use
Honda Motor employees use AI in a wide range of activities. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
AI is entering a new phase — and these are the stocks investors should be watching
In this Club Check-in, Investing Club's Paulina Likos and Zev Fima discuss Wall Street's shift from AI euphoria toward rationalization and what it means for investors. After years of rewarding companies for announcing ever-larger artificial intelligence spending plans, the conversation is beginning to change. Three …
· Paulina Likos, Zev Fima
AI companies want to water down Australia’s copyright laws. Artists are outraged, Labor is split
Anthony Albanese will deliver a landmark speech on AI this week as MPs are torn between attracting datacentre investment and protecting the rights of creatives
· Dan Jervis Bardy, Josh Butler
One Nation is capitalising on Australians’ economic pessimism like never before. Is a ‘stagflation impulse’ to blame?
By tying housing costs to immigration, Pauline Hanson promises a simple solution to a multilayered problem
· Jonathan Barrett
House prices are falling. But will they fall enough to make housing actually affordable?
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· Daniel Miles
‘Surveillance pricing’ revealed: how companies use your data to charge you more than your peers — and how you can beat them
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· Mike Avila
Toyota group unloads shares in dozens of companies
Toyota Motor's Motomachi factory in Japan. The automaker and its big suppliers sold off shares in dozens of companies last fiscal year. (Toyota Motor)
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Justine Bitancor finds purpose in service
For Justine Bitancor, service has never been limited to a single role. It has shaped her journey as a journalist, corporate professional, volunteer and entrepreneur. Named the youngest honoree among this year’s Dove Real Repair Heroes, the former The Manila Times intern and correspondent reflects on the experiences …
· Iza Iglesias
SIPP manages PH economic goals
INCENTIVES for investors and their gains for locating in the Philippines were presented during the Luzon-leg of the 2026-2028 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP) held in Makati City Friday.
· Philippine News Agency
PH tops investor relations ranking
THE Philippines ranked first among 57 emerging markets and developing economies in investor relations, the Department of Finance (DOF) said on Friday, citing a report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
· Philippine News Agency
Independent UN panel warns AI is outpacing the world’s ability to govern it
A SCIENTIFIC panel created by the United Nations released its first independent assessment of artificial intelligence (AI) this month, and the warning at its center is a blunt one. The technology is moving faster than governments can measure it, let alone manage it. Behind the report is the Independent International…
· Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
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· Mike Turay
Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father
Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figures
· Benquinn
Broken employee experience derails PH’s AI ambitions – study
ACROSS the Philippines, organizations are embracing an AI-powered future. Nine out of 10 employers are actively building cultures that incorporate technological change, and investment in digital tools has never been higher.
· Tony Maghirang
Govt pushes for energy diversification
THE Climate Change Commission (CCC) underscored the importance of diversifying energy sources as a key strategy to strengthen the Philippines’ energy security and support a just transition.
· Catherine S. Valente
A sea of mourners buried the myth of a weak Iran
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
Securing the modern Philippine workspace
THE WAY organizations work has changed significantly. Hybrid work models, cloud platforms and artificial intelligence tools have expanded how teams communicate, collaborate and access information. Employees now rely on messaging applications, shared digital workspaces and SaaS platforms, often connecting from multip…
· Bambi Escalante
An Athenian view of American democracy
ATHENS — On the heels of America’s 250th anniversary of its independence, I felt the curious need to resist my usual penchant for economic and geopolitical analyses of claims made for or against the United States. Instead, I surrendered to an emotional, personal — indeed, an Athenian — take on the global hegemon who…
· Yanis Varoufakis
Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes
Damascus, Syria – For many Syrians, the decades of rule by the al-Assad family – Hafez al-Assad from 1971 to 2000, then his son Bashar from 2000 to 2024 – were filled with oppression from the state and eventually more than a decade of civil war.
· Al Jazeera
Mets have prized yet volatile bullpen assets — and should trade as many as possible
The Mets should trade every reliever they can in the next three weeks, even those performing well with future control such as Huascar Brazobán and Luke Weaver.
· Joel Sherman
Coast 4C raises $2.5M to expand seaweed farming network across Southeast Asia
Regenerative seaweed company Coast 4C has secured an oversubscribed $2.5 million seed funding round to expand its network of smallholder seaweed farmers across Southeast Asia as global demand for seaweed continues to grow for food, agriculture, biomaterials and climate-related industries.
· The Manila Times
King Salman expands Prince Abdulaziz’s role with industry portfolio | The National
Saudi Arabia's King Salman broadened the role of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Saturday, naming the Energy Minister to the additional post of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.
· The National
Japan wants pension whale GPIF to dive deeper into alternative investments
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund began alternative investing in fiscal 2013 but remains well short of its 5% ceiling. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
South Africa presses the US for tariff relief
A heavy machine drives past shipping containers stacked at a depo, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)
· Michelle Gumede
Shopee report: VisMin MSMEs grow stronger as average orders per seller rise 51 percent
MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Visayas and Mindanao are scaling their businesses at an accelerating pace, with average orders per seller rising 51 percent between 2023 and 2025, according to Shopee's latest report, “The State of Digital MSMEs in VisMin: Growing Stronger in the Digital Economy.” T…
· The Manila Times
Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
A vlogger promotes the GLC SUV at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, on April 24, 2026. Major German carmakers saw sharp quarterly sales declines in China, as domestic demand weakened and competition heats up in the world’s biggest auto market. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
· Chan Ho Him
America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.
· Michelle Chapman
Gatchalian: PH's upper middle-income status must translate into more inclusive growth
WHILE welcoming the Philippines' elevation to upper-middle-income status by the World Bank, Senate President Win Gatchalian stressed that the country's new economic standing must translate into inclusive growth that creates more opportunities and lifts poor Filipinos out of poverty.
· The Manila Times
Haredi protesters rally outside Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat
Dozens of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters gathered outside Cafe Basimta in Jerusalem’s Nahlaot neighborhood on Saturday to protest the business’s opening on Shabbat.
· EFRAT FORSHER
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· Sean Treppedi
While Musk's Neuralink drills into skulls, China's BrainCo bets the future of brain tech is wearable
Elon Musk's Neuralink, which uses implants in people's heads to compensate for disabilities, has become the poster child for so-called brain-computer interfaces (BCI). But some companies are betting that mass-market neural tech won't require opening the skull at all.
· Elaine Yu
Illicit Chinese vape companies are ‘targeting our kids,’ former federal crime director says
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· Fox News
Small Business Chapter 11 Filings Increase 50% Year Over Year
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
In China, parents turn to AI to help children select a university degree
This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants
· He Huifeng
In China, parents turn to AI to help children select a university degree
This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants
· He Huifeng
Cuba Plunges Into Second Island-Wide Blackout As Communist System Unravels
Cuba suffered its second nationwide blackout in a matter of days late Friday, another sign that the communist-controlled island is sliding deeper into economic collapse amid tightening US sanctions and renewed pressure from the Trump administration.
· Tyler Durden
Burnout, frustration and heartbreak: Amazon layoffs take their toll in saturated job market
On an early morning in January, Jake Linsley woke up to a text from Amazon that was lighting up his phone.
· Annie Palmer
Global AI, SaaS, automation leaders gather in Manila as HighLevel expands worldwide Live event series
HIGHLEVEL, one of the world's fastest-growing CRM and business automation platforms, is bringing its global HighLevel Live conference to the Philippines for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the country's growing AI, SaaS and automation ecosystem.
· The Manila Times
Lee heads home after state visit to Mongolia, first in 15 yrs by S. Korean leader
ULAANBAATAR, July 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung headed home Saturday, wrapping up his three-day visit to Ulaanbaatar, where he pledged to expand cooperation with the country in critical minerals and other economic and cultural areas.
· Park Boram
Chinese delivery worker uniform wins top French Design Award
It marks the first time the Gold Award has been given for workwear design in its 11-year history
· Xiaofei Xu
Chinese delivery worker uniform wins top French Design Award
It marks the first time the Gold Award has been given for workwear design in its 11-year history
· Xiaofei Xu
Pay&Go launches ‘Cash In, Win Big with Maya’ raffle promo
PAY&GO launches its newest campaign partnership with Maya, the country's leading digital financial services platform, through the launch of “Cash In, Win Big with Maya,” a raffle promo exclusive for Maya users.
· The Manila Times
China-India diplomats are shaking hands, but it’s no holds barred for web users. Why?
As economic and travel links recover, digital battles threaten to undermine official efforts to repair ties six years after deadly clashes
· Khushboo Razdan
China-India diplomats are shaking hands, but it’s no holds barred for web users. Why?
As economic and travel links recover, digital battles threaten to undermine official efforts to repair ties six years after deadly clashes
· Khushboo Razdan