China to support college graduates with new employment system
Wendellyn Mateo China has revealed that it is developing a “comprehensive and well-functioning" job services network aimed at supporting the…
Economy
Malaysia approaches US tariff pause with caution
Newsjustnews writers Malaysia has hailed the United States' latest tariff adjustments but still maintains a cautious stance due to ongoing…
ASEAN rejects trade war path, urges dialogue with US over Trump’s tariffs
Elan Castanares Southeast Asia’s top economic officials have condemned sweeping new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, warning…
How will Malaysia deflect the blow of Donald Trump’s US tariffs?
The recent imposition of United States tariffs on Malaysian goods has thrown a wrench into the gears of…
PH bank taps insurance to entice savers amid push for financial inclusion
The Land Bank of the Philippines has rolled out a savings product designed to offer both higher interest…
Growth of Vietnam’s largest economic hub below expectations
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam's largest economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), recorded a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate…
Decoding Asia’s Economic Resilience: A Boao Forum Analysis
The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) recently released its annual report titled, "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress,"…
Philippines moves to digitalise maritime services for seafarers
The Philippine government has expanded its digitalisation efforts to the maritime sector, allowing seafarers to book appointments with…
Pakistan calls for digital expansion of welfare programs
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged government agencies to adopt the digital model used in the recently…
Malaysians struggling to afford nutritious meals, study warns
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Malaysians struggling to afford balanced meals are being pushed towards unhealthy eating habits that are contributing to a…
British trade envoy reaffirms boosting strategic ties with Egypt
United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Egypt Yasmin Qureshi has reiterated the commitment to boosting ties with Egypt in…
Vietnam to cut 100,000 public sector jobs in restructuring campaign
Vietnam is undergoing its biggest administrative restructuring since the 1980s to improve the government's efficiency, ease the strain…
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s ICC case: Will the arrest end with Duterte?
The Philippines' firebrand former president, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, was arrested last week under an International Criminal Court (ICC)…
Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza to boost economic ties between Egypt and the UAE
The launching of Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza is projected to boost the economic ties between Egypt and the…
Vietnam surpasses 2030 green building target threefold in 2024
Fueled by the global movement toward net-zero emissions, Vietnam witnessed a significant increase in green buildings in 2024,…
Virtual Pag-IBIG expands access to government services in the Philippines
In a bid to modernize public service delivery, the Philippine government has expanded access to financial services through…
Malaysia’s strategic gambit: BRICS membership amidst global uncertainty
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has framed his country's decision to join the BRICS group as…
‘End of the road’: Microsoft to discontinue Skype in May
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Microsoft has announced the permanent shutdown of video-calling service Skype to focus on Microsoft Teams, the company's more…
Nations scramble as Donald Trump unveils more tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs set to take effect on March…
Growth of aging population opens opportunity for adaptable system
Kamille Q. Cabreza The number of people between the ages of 65 and older has been steadily increasing worldwide over the…