- May 9th, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, November 11, enacted a sweeping reform aimed at making the Philippines a more attractive destination for foreign investments. The new law introduces substantial corporate tax cuts and fiscal incentives, intended to position the country...
Beijing and Manila find themselves in renewed conflict over the South China Sea, with China rejecting recent Philippine maritime claims, saying the legislation "severely infringes on" China's territorial sovereignty. China’s Foreign Ministry issued a firm statement on November 10, asserting...
India's financial crime watchdog, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), is intensifying its investigation into Walmart-owned Flipkart and Amazon India over alleged foreign investment violations. The escalation comes days after the agency conducted raids on several of the companies’ sellers, marking an...
In a remote corner of Azerbaijan, a monumental statue of a woman holding a broad bundle of cotton stands tall at an anonymous T-junction. The statue, painted in now-fading white, is a symbol of the nation’s “white gold” heroes—cotton workers...
Authorities in Malaysia are investigating a new bullying allegation at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur, where a 19-year-old cadet reportedly suffered severe injuries after being assaulted by a senior. This recent case has reignited public outrage and...
In a historic twist of political fate, former President Donald Trump has reclaimed the US presidency in the 2024 election, this time with a majority in the popular vote and a Congress inclined to support his policy directions. Trump’s return...
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is expected to face a pivotal vote in parliament today, a process that will likely affirm his position as the nation’s leader. However, Ishiba’s control over the government remains tenuous following an unexpected setback...
Thousands of villages have been ordered to evacuate, and ports have been shut down as the Philippines braces for the impact of Typhoon Toraji, the fourth typhoon to hit the region in less than a month. Toraji made landfall near...
Japanese investors made a significant pivot in their European bond investments this September, buying the largest volume of German sovereign debt in over five years while simultaneously selling French bonds for the fifth consecutive month. This shift underscores Japan’s mounting...
Asian stock markets took a hit on Monday following news of China’s long-awaited stimulus package, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropping over 2%. Despite the hefty 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) stimulus aimed at alleviating local government debt, investor...
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