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Sri Lanka, Vietnam upgraded to 'upper-middle income' statusVietnam and the Philippines have officially joined the upper-middle income bracket, a significant upgrade by the World Bank following years...
Time to take selective risks? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 35%There are more than 3,000 small-caps stocks listed on the stock exchanges. Only a handful are actually worth looking at; and even fewer wor...
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risksAsian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. ...
If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problemIndia's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focus...
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
IMF cuts China 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.4%The IMF on Tuesday lowered its forecast for Chinese economic growth this year to 4.4 percent, despite reduced US tariffs and stimulus measu...
Philippines delegation agrees to boost food imports from India: IREFA high-level delegation from the Philippines met with Indian trade bodies to increase imports of Indian food products like rice, buffalo me...
Philippines launches Cruise Visa Waiver Program for foreign touristsBoosting post-pandemic tourism, the Philippines' Cruise Visa Waiver was introduced on July 16 by BI, DOT, and DOJ at TIEZA. Top officials, ...
China says a Chinese vessel and Philippine supply ship collided in the disputed South China SeaThe Chinese coast guard said in a statement on the social media platform WeChat the Philippine supply ship "ignored China's repeated solemn...
South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?An escalating diplomatic row and maritime incidents between China and the Philippines have heightened tensions in the South China Sea. Chin...
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos saysPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the significance of a cooperation agreement between the Philippines, the United State...
Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply missionThe Philippines on Friday condemned China's coast guard for "unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous manoeuvres," including its use of a ...
Philippines takes cue from India & defer RCEP ratificationThe decision to defer ratification came after a group of farmers, fishers, civil society organizations, and the private sector in the Phili...
Philippines protests China's 'threatening' South China Sea presenceThe Philippines has ramped up its rhetoric in recent weeks over the lingering presence of hundreds of Chinese boats in its 200-mile Exclusi...
India, Philippines vow to strengthen defence engagement, maritime cooperationThe resolve by the two nations to deepen defence and maritime ties comes in the backdrop of China's growing expansionist behaviour in easte...
India, Philippines to lead Asian growth as workforces riseIndia and the Philippines are likely to post Asia’s fastest economic growth rates in coming years as their working-age population keeps exp...
GMR Megawide ties up funds for Philippines airport projectGMCAC shall be responsible for construction, development, renovation, expansion and operation of the Mactan Cebu International Airport for ...
- Philippine corporate profits fall: study
Soaring inflation contributed to a 4.3-per cent fall in profits at listed Philippine firms over the three months to March, a stock exchange...