My dad had been imprisoned multiple times for trying to escape. When my aunt, who had gained US citizenship, sponsored us, we left. We landed in Houston and eventually settled in Dallas, where I was ...
Philippines plans to negotiate with US to lower tariffs, envoy to Washington says
The Philippines is planning to negotiate with Washington to lower tariffs after the United States moved to impose higher 20% duties on goods imported from Manila, its ambassador to the United States said on Thursday.
Unlike most peers, Philippines seen to benefit from US tariff concessions
Countries like the Philippines and Singapore could benefit from tariff concessions if negotiations with the Trump administration progress favorably, according to Dutch financial giant ING Bank, which flagged the building pressure on Asian economies facing higher-than-expected post-Liberation Day tariffs.
Japan unlikely to face US pressure to strengthen yen, ex-top FX diplomat says
Japan is unlikely to face pressure from the United States to intentionally strengthen the yen despite President Donald Trump's criticism of its large trade surplus with the U.S., former top currency ...
Japan seeks US tariff talks during Bessent visit, Yomiuri reports
Japan is seeking talks between tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when the U.S. official visits Japan for the World Expo next week, Yomiuri newspaper reported ...
With Air India crash report imminent, theories shift to key 787 switch
As the world waits for answers on the fatal Air India Boeing 787 crash, accident investigators have narrowed their focus on the engine fuel control switches.
Trinity College appoints Harvard dean, former UConn official as new VP and CFO
Trinity College has appointed a Harvard University dean and former University of Connecticut official as its next vice president and chief financial officer, the college announced this week.
Top Portland official offered to change city rules to give fire chief candidate premium pay bump
City Administrator Michael Jordan floated a financial “carve in” to entice his desired pick to lead Portland Fire & Rescue, records obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive show.
Trinity College names former UConn official, Harvard dean as its next CFO
Trinity College has hired a former UConn official – who is now the dean of finance and administration for Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences – as its next vice president and CFO.
Syrian returns from Lebanon to start under UN-backed plan, marking major shift
Thousands of Syrian refugees are set to return from Lebanon this week under the first, U.N.-backed plan providing financial incentives, after Syria's new rulers said all citizens were welcome home ...