Thirteen EU nations demand EC to respond to GNSS interference
Geoffrey H. Latayan Thirteen European Union transport and digital affairs ministers have urged the European Commission (EC) to respond to widespread…
Economy
Bangladesh’s national budget focuses on improving the lives of people
Rosemarie Zamora Bangladesh’s interim government approved last week the Tk7,89,999-crore national budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, which prioritizes improving…
The Eurozone expands – Bulgaria to join in 2026
Zdravko Yazhikov On Wednesday 4th June 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission officially gave the green…
UK plant’s abrupt closure undermines Sri Lanka’s economy, state labour experts
James Mario Ajero The sudden move of a United Kingdom-based garment manufacturer to close one of its production plants in Sri…
€70bn funding announcement for Europe’s lagging tech industry
Newsjustnews writers The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced €70 billion in funding to support start-ups and tech companies by…
Australia swings left as Anthony Albanese stages PM comeback win
Wendellyn Mateo Anthony Albanese staged a stunning comeback on Saturday to win reelection as Australia’s next prime minister.
Time for radical rethink of cooperation, Global South told
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has presented a vision for a reformed international system at the…
China to support college graduates with new employment system
China has revealed that it is developing a “comprehensive and well-functioning" job services network aimed at supporting the…
Malaysia approaches US tariff pause with caution
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
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez 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
Mary Mae Balasanos 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
Vivien Bernardino 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
KC Maderia 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…