In June 2019, Trump called Vietnam “almost the single worst abuser” of trade with the US. “For President Donald Trump, it is clear that economic and business interests are number one,” said Minh.
South China Sea: Trump’s national security adviser heads to Vietnam, Philippines in last-gasp anti-China push
In June 2019, Trump called Vietnam “almost the single worst abuser” of trade with the US. “For President Donald Trump, it is clear that economic and business interests are number one,” said Minh.
Watchdog on its toes over pandemic-induced financial risk contagion
MANILA, Philippines — The financial industry watchdog is watchful of potential spread of financing risks from one sector to another that can make fixing the damage caused by coronavirus pandemic …
U.S. National Security Adviser O’Brien En Route Vietnam, Philippines
White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien is on his way to Vietnam and the Philippines to discuss regional security cooperation, the White House said in a tweet on Wednesday. While …
Coronavirus cases in the Philippines exceed 410,000
MANILA, Philippines — Another 1,148 Filipinos were reported to have contracted novel coronavirus by the health department on Tuesday, pushing the national caseload to a grim 410,718. Of the total …
FSCC: Philippines needs to prepare for ‘new economy’
The country needs to prepare for the transition to a “new economy” to mitigate the systemic risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC). In …
‘Within Seconds Everything Was Gone’: Devastating Floods Submerge the Philippines
Torrential rains and back-to-back typhoons have ripped through the country in the past two weeks, turning a once picturesque river into a sea of murky brown, killing dozens and setting off deadly …
1,383 new COVID-19 cases in Philippines’ push tally over 412,000
The Philippines on Wednesday reported 1,383 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total tally to 412,097, as 17 laboratories failed to submit data on time. This marks the …
Philippines: BSP forecast to keep monetary policy unchanged – UOB
The central bank of the Philippines (BSP) is predicted to keep the reference rate unchanged at its meeting on Thursday, suggested UOB Group’s Economist Lee Sue Ann. Key Quotes T …
WHO supports DOH and subnational areas in the Philippines for COVID-19 response
Despite having the second largest number of infections in Southeast Asia, the pandemic situation in the Philippines has provided an opportunity for all stakeholders to strategically plan and innovate …