New airlines set to shake up Vietnam’s aviation market
Diana Mae Y. Cleto New entrant Sun PhuQuoc Airways and the revival of Vietravel Airlines are set to intensify competition in the…
Economy
Canada, Germany plan to develop transatlantic hydrogen trade corridor
KC Maderia Canada and Germany are thinking of building a transatlantic hydrogen trade corridor, a press release disclosed on Tuesday…
Indonesians decry inequality as unrest spreads nationwide
Hyacinth Estrada Major cities in Indonesia are seeing some of the largest and deadliest protests in decades as anger over…
Trump tariffs shake India-US ties, relations face steep test
Elan Castanares A sharp downturn in United States-India relations is unfolding following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50%…
ASEAN faces mixed results as new US tariff policy takes effect
United States tariffs have levelled the playing field across most of Southeast Asia, with major economies receiving similar…
Vietnam shares 2017 APEC hosting experience with South Korea ahead of 2025 Summit
Ciara Mina Vietnam's efforts and achievements in hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week are expected to…
Malaysia’s agricultural sector at risk as farmer population ages
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Authorities and experts have expressed growing concern over the ageing population of Malaysian farmers, warning that a lack…
Ottawa ditches tech tax to resume United States trade talks
Zdravko Yazhikov Canada rescinded its Digital Service Tax (DST) aimed at US tech companies hours before the first payments were…
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…
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
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
Adam Peaker 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
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
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…