Vietnam's economy grew 8.23% year-on-year in the third quarter, up from 7.96% in the second, despite a 20% U.S. tariff on exports that took effect on August 7, government data showed Monday. Exports ...
How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines
As Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels in the South China Sea in November 2021, Beijing's then-ambassador to Manila asked Filipinos on Facebook to share their favorite things about China.
Philippines to boost US military presence with naval base deal amid ‘entrapment’ fears
While the US presence serves as a deterrent, experts warn the Philippines risks becoming a target should tensions with China rise.
The new leader of Japan’s ruling party, poised to be first female prime minister, faces challenges
Japan’s embattled governing party now has its new leader, former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative who is poised to become the country’s first female prime minister.
Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead
Japan’s Nikkei stock index has jumped nearly 5% after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister ...
Japan Stocks Rise Sharply After Takaichi Elected as Ruling Party Leader
Japanese stocks rose sharply after Sanae Takaichi won the leadership election of Japan’s ruling party, raising hopes for more aggressive government spending.
Explainer-Next steps to confirm Takaichi as Japan’s new prime minister
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) picked hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its head on Saturday, putting her on course to become the country's first female prime minister. For most ...
Oman: Rethinking urban development
Jointly hosted by Oman’s Espace Engineering Consultants and UK-based Formation Architects, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and the Oman British Society, the event drew ... ( read original story ...)
Oman to open 9,600 new hotel rooms by 2030 as hospitality sector enters new era – Cavendish Maxwell
Muscat, Oman – Oman is set to open 9,600 new hotel rooms between now and 2030, with 2,600 scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, says leading real estate advisory group and property consultant, ... ( read original story ...)
From signings to property openings: Saudi’s biggest stories of the week
Accor’s 3,000-key deal, Shura Island golf debut, IHG’s talent push and new social media rules define Saudi’s week. From signings to property openings: Saudi’s biggest stories of the week. accor, hotel ... ( read original story ...)