Relations between China and the Philippines have been severely strained after Marcos, who took office in mid-2022, and his administration emerged as some of the most vocal critics in Asia of China’s i
Philippines, Canada vow to deepen partnership in agri sector
The Philippines and Canada have renewed their commitment to enhance their agricultural cooperation. This comes almost a week after Canada recognized greater opportunities to improve trade with Manila in light of the United States’ tariff policy.
Two likely dead, many missing after record rain floods southern Japan
At least 2 people are likely dead and scores still missing after landslides and flooding hit southwest Japan after torrential rain.
Islamic court in Indonesia sentences 2 men to public caning for kissing and hugging
The two men, ages 20 and 21, were arrested in April after residents saw them entering the same bathroom at a park in Indonesia and reported it to police.
US and China reportedly agree to critical extension, preventing tariff surge on the world’s two largest economies
The United States and China agreed to pause tariff hikes on each other’s goods for an additional 90 days, according to multiple reports citing White House officials. Without the agreement, tariffs were set to immediately surge,
Sugar crisis: Finance minister Aurangzeb, CCP chairman Sidhu discuss ways to stabilise market
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) chairman Kabir Ahmed Sidhu briefed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb regarding the challenges in promoting competition in the sugar sector and causes of the ...
Sugar crisis: Finance minister Aurangzeb, CCP chairman Sidhu discuss ways to stabilise market
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) chairman Kabir Ahmed Sidhu briefed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb regarding the challenges in promoting competition in the sugar sector and causes of the ...
Barrick Mining seeks $3.5bn from US and other lenders for Pakistan copper project
Barrick Mining is seeking to raise up to $3.5bn in financing from the US and other international lenders to build a giant copper mine in Pakistan after long-discussed funding from Saudi Arabia failed ...
Barrick Mining seeks $3.5bn from US and other lenders for Pakistan copper project
Barrick Mining is seeking to raise up to $3.5bn in financing from the US and other international lenders to build a giant copper mine in Pakistan after long-discussed funding from Saudi Arabia failed ...
Pakistan, Turkmenistan eye stronger trade & energy ties
Turkmenistan has invited Pakistan to participate in its Investment Forum (TIF) in Ashgabat next month, as the two countries explore deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and infrastructure during a ...