MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to establish a rice trade mechanism to help secure stable rice supply on a fixed price until April 2027, the Department of Agriculture ...
FMC to sell India business to Crystal Crop for $252 million
FMC sells its India business to Crystal Crop for $252 million, enhancing Crystal's access to innovative crop protection solutions.
China’s move to cut EV payment cycles may push weaker carmakers out: S&P
China’s weaker EV makers may soon be running on fumes as tighter payment cycles squeeze cash flow and curb price wars.
South Korea confirms 22% crypto tax starting January 2027: Report
South Korea’s Finance Ministry has confirmed that a long-delayed tax on crypto gains will take effect as scheduled in January 2027. Moon Kyung-ho, director of the ministry’s income tax division, ...
South Korea, ADB sign pact to finance critical minerals supply chains
S. Korea Trade Insurance Corporation said it signed MOU with ADB to jointly finance projects aimed at strengthening critical minerals supply chains.
Oil prices rise as US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose and stock markets pulled back slightly on Friday after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, although Asian markets remained on course for their strongest weekly ...
Japan to keep intervening to defend 160-per-dollar level, ex-BOJ official says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan likely intervened during the Golden Week holidays and will step back into the market if the yen renews its slide below the psychologically key 160-per-dollar level,
Japan to keep intervening to defend 160-per-dollar level, ex-BOJ official says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan likely intervened during the Golden Week holidays and will step back into the market if the yen renews its slide below the psychologically key 160-per-dollar level,
Japan May Finance Ukrainian Air Defense Development To Replace US Patriots
Japan may finance Ukraine's domestic air defense development, aiming to reduce Kyiv's reliance on scarce US Patriot missiles.
Pakistan’s climate crisis has a degree problem
The challenge for developing countries such as Pakistan is the dearth of expertise in climate change, and unlike flood embankments or solar panels, trained human capital cannot be imported, donated or ...