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Pharmacy retail chain operator expects to launch its share sale by end-October.

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday expressed hope for a bigger budget for the Bureau of Customs (BOC) under the 2027 national budget after its proposed funding was reduced from P29.9 billion …

MANILA, Philippines — “We have fundamentally rewritten the financial story of our city,” Quezon City Mayor Maria Josefina “Joy” Belmonte said on Monday in her 2026 State of the City Address (SOCA), …

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) introduced a bill Tuesday to support a major semiconductor cluster in Korea’s southwestern region, drawing opposition from labor rights groups over provisions that would ease …

MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund said it would expand home loan subsidies to revive buyer demand amid a slump in the residential property sector, which is …

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that Congress cannot increase the president's proposed budget as indicated in the P449.5 billion increase allotted to unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 national budget …

China issues guideline to finance intl. sci-tech innovation centers

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacanang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation …

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should strive to promote regional stability and prosperity while contributing to common development worldwide, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.

SEREMBAN, Oct 20 — Online crime cases in Negeri Sembilan dropped by 268, or 10 per cent, to 2,539 as of Septe...

The FBM KLCI is expected to trade within 1,580–1,610, with a sustained recovery above 1,600–1,610 needed to strengthen momentum, says analyst.

“พม่าจากมุมมองนักการทูต” ทูตพิษณุเสนอยุทธศาสตร์ต่อพม่า-ไทยต้องเลิกต่างคนต่างทำ Pazzle Tue, 2026-10-20 - 16:12 เสวนาเปิดตัวหนังสือ “พม่า: ประวัติศาสตร์ รัฐประหาร และรูปแบบรัฐ” พิษณุ สุวรรณะชฎ อดีตเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงย่างกุ้ง ชวนทำความเข้าใจพม่าผ่านประวัติศาสตร์ ความหลากหลายทางชาติพันธุ์ บทบาทกองทัพ และการแข่งขันของมหาอำนาจ พร้อมเสนอให้ไทยมียุทธศาสตร์ต่อพม่าอย่างบูรณาการ แทนการทำงานแยกส่วนหรือรับมือเฉพาะเมื่อเกิดปัญหา ย้ำการมีปฏิสัมพันธ์ไม่เท่ากับการรับรองระบอบการปกครอง และการดำเนินนโยบายควรคำนึงถึงสันติภาพ เสถียรภาพ และผลประโยชน์ร่วมของประชาชนทั้งสองประเทศช่วงปาฐกถาหัวข้อ “พม่าจากมุมมองนักการทูต” โดย พิษณุ สุวรรณะชฎ อดีตเอกอัครราชทูตประจำกรุงย่างกุ้งเสวนาเปิดตัวหนังสือ …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Issues concerning urban poverty, the allocation of funds for Members of Parliament (MPs), a...

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui has called on all economies to work together to achieve long-term prosperity. He made the remarks during a seminar on trade and supply-chain …

A country need not run out of money to find itself in a debt crisis. It only has to run short of US dollars to pay for its energy. At the recent …

Finance Minister Lan Foan called on Apec’s 21 members to work together to boost growth amid global economic and geopolitical challenges.

Former PBOC governor: AI gains, financial risks need global attention

The jobless rate dropped to 4.7%, its lowest level since the three months to end-July 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Minister of Finance Lan Foan on Tuesday called on Asia-Pacific economies to maintain economic stability in the region while enhancing resilience. The mainland official delivered the opening remarks for the Apec Finance …

Thailand is moving closer to introducing a 50,000-baht solar panel subsidy for up to one million households after a government screening committee approved a proposed 50-billion-baht funding package. The scheme is expected …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants Transport Expo Asia (TXA) to become a perm...

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte did not attend the budget hearing of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) at the Senate on Tuesday. To defend the office’s P785 million …

MANILA, Philippines – Citing parliamentary courtesy, the Senate finance subcommittee on Tuesday swiftly approved on committee level the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed 2027 budget of P785.2 million. “Of course, …

Recently, a handover ceremony for a project of 150 low-cost housing units, aided by China, was held in St. John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, marking another significant achievement in the …

Former Klang MP chastises Putrajaya MP for calling for the deployment of soldiers to help deport undocumented migrants.

What does China's next economic chapter mean for the world?

Hong Kong’s leader pledged to showcase the city’s financial strengths to the world as it hosts the two-day Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting for the first time. Observers said the event, which began …

Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over trade policies pose downside risks to the global economy, Hong Kong’s finance chief has warned, calling for regional efforts to safeguard stability and keep trade and investment …

The US-India comprehensive trade deal is nearing completion, raising hopes it could be signed during Marco Rubio’s visit to India.

Donald Trump’s rally for Republican incumbent Roger Marshall was his latest bid to bolster support in conservative states amid voter frustration over the Iran war and rising prices.

Analysts said Mynt's listing could significantly raise the fintech profile of the country, where more than 40% of the population remains without a traditional bank account.

Hanwha Life Insurance is expanding its financial education programs overseas, launching an initiative in Bandung, Indonesia, to help young people navigate growing risks of digital finance. Run in partnership with Save the …

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev on Monday, with both sides agreeing to expand practical cooperation.

Tokyo asks US to help convince Beijing to ease chokehold on yttrium and avert manufacturing shutdown

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday offered a four-point summary of his just-concluded Eurasia tour, highlighting the importance of trust, friendship, cooperation and partnership in addressing global challenges and advancing international …

The comments followed Monday’s better-than-expected third-quarter growth data, as strong exports offset weak consumer spending.

Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani said investment realization as of September 2026 reached Rp1,539.2 ...

Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said Hong Kong would make use of the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting to showcase its comprehensive development. Delivering a speech at a Greater Bay Area-themed summit, …

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday, expressing willingness to elevate the positioning of bilateral relations and expand cooperation with China across the board.

A Senate finance subcommittee panel on Tuesday morning quickly approved the proposed P785.2 million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for fiscal year 2027.