President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday made a fresh pitch for global investors to look to the Philippines, highlighting sweeping reforms and digital transformation efforts designed to build “a …
Gov’t reforms make PH more conducive for business, says PBBM
The Philippines has carried out reforms to ensure its readiness to attract more investments and improve business operational efficiency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. told investors and businesses …
Japan’s JERA Q2 profit up 12% on stronger overseas business
JERA, Japan’s biggest utility, on Friday posted a 12% increase in net profit for the three-month period ended in September to 156.2 billion yen ($1 billion), backed by improving overseas and renewable …
Bangladesh apparel sector to install cargo storage after airport fire
The Bangladesh apparel industry is taking steps to address storage challenges for imported raw materials and goods after a fire damaged the import shed at Dhaka airport on 18 October.
Yunus gifts map to Pakistani general showing Northeast as part of Bangladesh; stirs row
The cover of the book presented by Yunus to General Mirza depicts Assam and other northeastern Indian states within Bangladesh’s territory, echoing calls for a “Greater Bangladesh”.
Pakistan awards first offshore oil exploration blocks for decades
Pakistan said it has awarded 23 offshore exploration blocks to four consortiums led by local energy companies, some partnered with foreign firms including Turkey’s national oil company TPAO.In …
Indonesia Must Match Malaysia’s Zero-Tariff Palm Oil Deal with US, Analyst Says
An analyst says Indonesia needs to push for a zero-tariff deal with the US to stay competitive after Malaysia’s trade breakthrough.
As Trump deals with China, new expansion could help Mississippi farmers in soybean crisis
Delta Grain is expanding its operations in Sidon in Leflore County. Will this help Mississippi’s soybean farmers, crippled by tariff wars.
Jensen Huang Hopes Nvidia Can Sell Flagship Blackwell Chips To China ‘Someday’
Trump said export controls on Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips were not discussed during his talks with China’s Xi on Thursday, after he alluded to the possibility a day earlier.
China’s Xi holds court at APEC summit after Trump trade truce
By Jihoon Lee, Eduardo Baptista and Ju-min Park GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korea played host but all eyes were on China’s Xi Jinping at an annual gathering of Pacific Rim leaders on Friday …