Philippines must resist moves to alter international order, says defense chief
  MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines must “resist and deter any…
IMF Warns Asia’s Growth Will Cool This Year, Next on Trade Risks
The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to…
Can US and Beijing avoid ‘dangerous levels of tension’ over Taiwan and South China Sea?
The United States could help stabilise relations with Beijing by scaling back its military activities in the South…
Philippines Earthquake: Buildings shake, lights out: Panicked residents flee as powerful earthquake hits Philippines | World News
A powerful offshore earthquake, preliminarily measured at magnitude 7.6, struck off the southern Philippine province of Davao Oriental…
Budget 2026 – Investing in Ireland’s Future
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Jack Chambers, presented the…
Singapore 2025 wage growth lowest in Southeast Asia, but edges out Hong Kong: study
Wages in Singapore grew by 4.3 per cent this year, the lowest in Southeast Asia, but slightly higher…
Visa encourages use of Google Pay, Apple Pay in the Philippines
Visa said it is working with Philippine banks and other financial sector stakeholders to encourage the adoption of…
SSS Contribution Table 2025 Explained, Rates, Salary Credits, and Member Coverage
The Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines provides financial protection to workers and their families through benefits…
Ranking the Countries Driving the Ocean Plastic Crisis
In the past decade, plastic pollution has become one of the most visible environmental issues worldwide. Every year,…
Draining the sea: fishing in crisis in south-east Asia – in pictures | Environment
Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia are beautiful tourist destinations, but off their coasts is a darker hidden reality,…