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Asia Becomes A Hot Spot For Foreign Inflows
The Global Economics
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June 19, 2025
Low inflation and policy rates in Asia are in exact contrast to the fiscal decadence across the US, Europe and even Japan, which has ultimately lowered the value of long-term debt. Malaysia has caught the attention of bond investors, who are...
US resumes student visa processing with new social media access rules
Telengana Today
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June 19, 2025
The policy, aimed at identifying “hostile” content, has drawn criticism for potential censorship and chilling free speech Updated On - 19 June 2025, 03:41 PM Washington: The US State Department said on Wednesday it is restarting the suspended...
Haier Ranks First In Industry On The Top 50 2025 Chinese Global Brand Builders List, Maintains Top 10 Position For 9 Consecutive Years
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Recognized as one of the most authoritative global brand valuation systems, the Top 50 2025 Chinese Global Brand Builders list covers 11 major global markets, including the U.S., U.K., France, Japan, and India, and evaluates...
Erwan Heussaff, Margarita Fores appear in Philippine episode of 'Somebody Feed Phil'
Philippine STAR
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June 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Culinary personalities like Erwan Heussaff and the late Margarita Fores were featured in the Manila episode of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil". The food documentary series' host Phil Rosenthal visited the Philippines last year...
Legarda honors Dr. Jose Rizal, urges Filipinos to live by his ideals
Inquirer
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June 20, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – As the nation commemorates the 164th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, Senator Loren Legarda called on every Filipino to draw from the national hero’s life and legacy as a model of moral courage, deep social consciousness,...
CFO, PRA make retirement, investment accessible to overseas Filipinos
The Manila Times
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June 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) partnered with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) in their bid to assist overseas Filipinos (OFs) in returning to and investing in the Philippines. CFO Secretary Dante Ang II...
US resumes visas for foreign students; but wants them to give access to social media accounts
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 19, 2025
The US State Department said on Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. The department said...
Philippines SEC lays down rules for crypto service providers
Coingeek
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June 19, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Philippines SEC lays down rules for crypto service providers The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally issued its rules governing crypto asset service providers (CASPs), requiring entities...
New luxury hotel with VIP gaming to be built at Manila’s Newport World Resorts as parent AGI outlines latest capital investments
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 19, 2025
Philippine conglomerate Alliance Global Group (AGI) has announced it will allocate approximately Php5 billion (US$87.2 million) over the next year for expansion projects under its gaming and leisure subsidiary, Travellers International. This...
GT Capital ranks 7th among Philippine companies in 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list
Business World
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June 19, 2025
GT Capital Holdings, Inc. (GT Capital) secures the 7th spot among Philippine companies in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, higher than its ranking in 2024. Region-wide, GT Capital climbed 13 spots to 61st place across the top 500...
Filipino artists make waves in Tokyo exhibition ‘A Wild Sea’
Inquirer
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June 19, 2025
Currently running at Kobayashi Gallery in Tokyo’s Minato district, “A Wild Sea” brings together 18 contemporary Filipino artists that draws from the poet Matsuo Bashō’s haiku, “A Wild Sea”: A wild sea – In the distance over Sado The Milky Way...
American, Filipina wife killed in ‘robbery-slay’ in Ormoc
Inquirer
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June 19, 2025
TACLOBAN CITY – An elderly American and his Filipina wife were found dead with multiple stab wounds inside their home in Sitio Talong, Barangay Liloan, Ormoc City, Leyte, in what authorities suspected to be a robbery-homicide case. The report from...
Ateneo Law bags 2nd place, student wins Best Speaker at ICC Moot Competition
Philippine STAR
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June 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University School of Law's student team clinched second place at the International Criminal Court's Moot Court Competition, with one of its students winning Best Speaker. At the June 18 finals of the ICC...
21 stranded Philippine gov’t officials safe in Jordan
Manila Standard
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June 19, 2025
The Embassy of the Philippines in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, led by Ambassador Wilfredo Santos, facilitated the border crossing of 21 stranded Philippine government officials amid the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. Santos met the...
Philippines rises to top 10 in global Muslim‑friendly travel rankings
Manila Standard
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June 18, 2025
The Philippines has climbed three spots to place eighth among non‑Islamic countries in the 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index, the Department of Tourism announced June 17. This marks a substantial jump from 12th place last year, driven by efforts to...
PONY Guam sends first Colt team to Asia Pacific regional championship
Pacific Daily News
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Guam PONY Baseball will be sending Guam’s first Colt travel team to represent the island at the Asia Pacific regional championships in Manila from June 23 to 27. This comes after it launched the first-ever local Colt League, growing opportunities...
VinFast Opens First Dealership in California, Begins U.S. Retail Push
Indian Autos Blog
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June 19, 2025
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has announced its first authorized dealership in California, marking a major step in its U.S. expansion. Located in San Diego, the new outlet will begin operations this month in partnership with the Sunroad Automotive...
Don’t Betray “America First” With a War on Iran
Foreign Affairs
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June 18, 2025
Sometimes, the most crucial test of a powerful country involves not its strength but its judgment. The United States faces just such a test now, as Israel wages a determined campaign against Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump weighs whether to...
Philippines envoy vows to address agreements
Solomon Star
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June 19, 2025
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Thomas Auxilian has assured the Acting Prime Minister that he would work to ensure that the memorandum of understanding with Solomon Islands on...
The 'Mother of Mangroves' on saving the Philippines' coastline
Context
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What’s the context? As aquaculture drives loss of Philippine mangroves, renowned ecologist says political will key to mangrove rehabilitation. MANILA - The Philippines has touted aquaculture for decades to secure food as wild fisheries stocks...