Inquirer/ANN): The Philippines has allowed more foreign nationals with valid visas to enter the country starting Feb 16, 2021, Malacañang announced Friday (Feb 5). ( read original story ...)
Philippines allows entry of more foreigners with valid visas
More foreigners with valid visas will be allowed to enter the Philippines starting February 16, Malacañang announced on Friday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the government’s COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines January inflation hits 4.2% yr/yr
Philippine annual inflation accelerated faster than expected at 4.2% in January, the highest since January 2019, driven by the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages index, the statistics ... ( read original story ...)
Carmakers’ chip woes, UK directors face liability rules, Japan’s job-creating robots
German carmakers are considering their own semiconductor stockpiles to avoid supply chain troubles, the UK government could soon hold directors personally liable for the accuracy of their companies’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin Cuts Ties With Myanmar Military-owned Firm
Japanese beer giant Kirin said Friday it is ending its joint venture with a military-owned conglomerate in Myanmar after a coup in the country. The arrest of democratic leaders including Aung San Suu ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Malaysia Seeking ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Indonesian President Joko Widodo walk during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 5, 2021. Courtesy of Agus ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Q4 GDP shrinks more than expected
JAKARTA: Indonesia's gross domestic product fell slightly more than expected in the fourth quarter and suffered its first full-year contraction in over two decades in 2020 as Southeast Asia's largest ... ( read original story ...)
COVID slammed Indonesia’s economy hard in 2020, data shows
Indonesia’s GDP shrank by more than expected in the fourth quarter, leading to first full-year contraction since 1998. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia receives investment proposal from Tesla: official
Indonesia has received an investment proposal from U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla, the country's deputy head for investment and mining coordination, Septian Hario Seto, told reporters on ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, world’s biggest nickel producer, says it received an investment proposal from Tesla
Indonesia has received an investment proposal from Tesla, said the country's deputy head for investment and mining coordination, Septian Hario Seto. ( read original story ...)