India’s soyoil imports are poised to surge 60% year-on-year to a record high in 2024/25, as refiners boost purchases due to cheaper prices compared with rival palm oil, shipments of which are set to …
Trump’s tariffs put strain on US–India ties, but relations will endure in the long run
Recent friction has pushed New Delhi to reaffirm its strategic autonomy and engage with China and Russia, but the US is still India’s key long-term partner.
US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike
The US and China have extended their trade truce for another 90 days, just hours before the world’s two biggest economies were set to raise tariffs on imports of each other’s goods. On Monday, US …
China challenges Trump’s US shipbuilding dream
Beijing is finalizing the merger of its two largest shipbuilders, which accounted for 17 percent of the global market last year.
Philippines blames China for ship collision in disputed South China Sea
The Philippine military has blamed China for a collision between two Chinese navy and coast guard ships in disputed waters.
China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama
China’s government said Tuesday that it has suspended all ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his recent meeting with the Dalai Lama. Pavel met with the Tibetan leader on July 27 to congratulate …
Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video
Footage shows a Chinese coast guard vessel chasing a Philippine boat and then ramming a Chinese warship. It was the latest confrontation in the contested waters.
China cautions tech firms over Nvidia H20 AI chip purchases, sources say
Chinese authorities have summoned domestic companies including major internet firms Tencent and ByteDance over their purchases of Nvidia’s H20 chips, asking them to explain their reasons and expressed …
Philippines’ Gilas team stuns Saudi Arabia in OT to reach Asia Cup quarterfinals
Justin Brownlee once again came to Gilas Pilipinas’ rescue, steering the team into the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals with another clutch performance. The seasoned forward, known for delivering in high-pressure moments,
What you’ll see inside MindSpark, the Philippines’ largest science museum
The country’s largest science museum, Mindspark, has opened at Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City, offering 9,000 square meters of interactive STEM-themed exhibits for students and the public. The Department of Education led the facility’s grand opening on Tuesday,