Trump’s “Liberation Day” just flipped the script on international trade. In his most aggressive tariff push yet, the president revealed a slate …
Vietnam regrets U.S. 46% tariff, seeks constructive resolution
Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry expressed disappointment over the steep new tariffs and pledged continued dialogue to safeguard trade ties.
From FDI darling to trade target, Trump’s tariff storm slams Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY] Vietnam’s dream to be a foreign direct investment (FDI) darling is at risk of unravelling as the US slapped a 46 per cent reciprocal levy on the country. It is the steepest among the …
Coffee spa products, services in hotels like Ritz Carlton now in the Philippines
Ensorcell may sound like a coined-up word to come up with a business name, but, I assure you, it is a word in the lexicon. It is a transitive verb that means “to enchant” or “to bewitch.” …
Philippines sees benefits as Trump tariffs hit peers harder
The Philippines is striking an optimistic tone amid global anxiety over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff move.
PEZA sees trade, investment boost despite US tariffs on Philippine goods
The Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on Friday expressed optimism for the country’s export sector after the United States slapped of a 17-percent tariff on …
PH mergers, acquisitions seen rising in 2025
Philippine chief executives are cautiously optimistic about 2025, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) a key growth strategy, a recent survey showed.
Philippine inflation fell to 5-year low of 1.8% in March 2025
Inflation rate in the Philippines eased to a five-year low of 1.8 percent in March from 2.1 percent in February, the statistics agency (PSA) said Friday.
Indian PM Modi and Bangladesh’s Yunus hold first talks after Hasina exit
India’s prime minister met with the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on the sidelines of a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, the Bangladesh government’s press office said, their first …
Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Yemen attack plan messages
A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to preserve messages sent on the Signal messaging app discussing attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen that became public …