Rising fuel prices have reduced drivers’ earnings and may accelerate a government campaign to phase out a form of transit relied on by low- and middle-income commuters.
Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its largest, the storm was about the width of France.
South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis
TOKYO, July 12 (Reuters) – China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on …
Philippine ranks 3rd in intangible investment growth – WIPO
The Philippines ranked as the world’s third fastest-growing economy for intangible investments, according to a report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
Philippines tops emerging markets in investor relations, debt transparency report shows
The Philippines posted the highest investor relations score among emerging markets in an IIF report, ranking among the top three in debt transparency, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said.
Typhoon Bavi moves off the Philippines toward Taiwan, Japan, China
Typhoon Bavi weakened as it moved off the Philippines but was expected to bring heavy rain to Taiwan and Japan before it makes landfall in China.
WIPO: Philippines among top growers in knowledge economy
The Philippines ranked among the world’s fastest-growing economies for investment in knowledge-based assets over the past decade, highlighting a shift toward innovation as the country seeks to …
Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
A powerful typhoon is heading towards Taiwan, parts of Japan and south-eastern China after causing devastation in the southern Philippines. Watch this forecast to see how it will move across east Asia …
Philippines commemorates 2016 South China Sea ruling rejected by Beijing
The Philippines has commemorated the anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s claims in the South China Sea.