Philippines budget deficit hits record US$26.5 billion as corruption probe bites
An investigation into allegedly corrupt flood-control projects worth billions of pesos is beginning to ripple through the Philippines’…
China’s ports and factories witness surge in pre‑holiday rush despite Trump tariffs
Nearly a year after US President Donald Trump announced “Liberation Day” tariffs that spooked exporters and customers across…
As Trump urges cap on credit card rates, could China follow suit for online loans?
US President Donald Trump’s call for American credit card interest rates to be capped at 10 per cent…
Iran says US must be held accountable for role in Israel’s June strikes
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei reacts during a press conference in Teheran, Iran, Aug 26, 2025. (PHOTO…
Hong Kong stocks hold steady as investors look for signs of easing global tensions
Hong Kong stocks edged up on Thursday, as investors looked for signs of easing geopolitical tensions following US…
Hamas asks Trump to guarantee 60-day ceasefire in exchange for releasing half of Gaza hostages: Report
Hamas has drafted a letter to US President Donald Trump, requesting that he guarantee a 60-day ceasefire in…