The Philippines is open to cutting tariffs on select American goods to zero in a bid to persuade President Donald Trump to ease the higher-than-expected reciprocal duties he slapped on Filipino ...
Over 800,000 affected as ‘Crising,’ ‘habagat’ lash at Philippines
At least 800,864 people have been affected by the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly Crising) and the southwest monsoon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management ...
Japan Election Throws a Wrench in Trade Talks
TOKYO—Japan’s ruling coalition suffered a significant loss in a parliamentary election Sunday, a setback that risks derailing delicate trade negotiations with the U.S. just weeks before punishing ...
Military clash with Pakistan boosts India’s defence business, govt aims to double arms exports by 2029
The four-day military clash between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor gives India’s defence industry a push to export its weapon systems to international buyers. Here’s how ...
China holds key lending rates as softening consumer sentiment persists in world’s second largest economy
China kept its benchmark lending rates steady on Monday as the country continues to grapple with weak consumer sentiment and softening growth. The People's Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime ...
Hong Kong’s Crypto LEAP Framework Aims To Bolster Financial Leadership
Hong Kong's LEAP framework sets clear rules for stablecoins and tokenized assets, signaling a bold push into global digital finance leadership.
Hong Kong a launchpad for mainland innovation, global expansion: InvestHK official
Amid escalating trade tensions and a renewed focus on supply chain resilience, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is leveraging its institutional advantages under the "one country, ...
Hong Kong lists first bitcoin ETF in 2025 amid cryptocurrency bull run
The Hong Kong dollar-denominated ETF -- which tracks the Bitcoin Reference Rate by Chicago's CME CF Cryptocurrency Benchmarks -- rose 2.3% in its debut.
Education key to innovation and talent development: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said technological innovation and youth talent development are intrinsically linked, with education playing a key role ...
U.N. official: Armenia needs financial help – Los Angeles Times
Gercheva said Armenia was experiencing annual economic growth of 12% before the global financial crisis struck in 2008. The nation’s gross domestic product tumbled, and key industries, such as ...