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Trump’s global tariff gamble shakes trade norms
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
The Blueprint Trump announces sweeping new global tariffs up to 70%. U.S. allies like Japan and South Korea among those targeted. Letters replace formal trade talks, raising policy concerns. WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump last rolled out...
Chemrez gets green light for coconut pesticide
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Chemrez Technologies Inc. has secured approval from the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) for its touted organic pesticide to combat “cocolisap” or pests that can cause serious damage to coconut trees. In a statement on...
Samdech Techo Receives Outgoing French Ambassador to Cambodia
Fresh News
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Philippines plans to negotiate with US to lower tariffs, envoy to Washington says * Trump sets 50% US tariffs on copper, Brazilian imports starting in August * Orchid Hospital Awarded as “Women and Children Hospital of the Year in Cambodia” by...
'Nobody has the financial capability to come to the PDC' - Paul Lim sounds alarm for top Asian talent
Yardbarker
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July 7, 2025
Paul Lim admits that a lack of financial support prevents top Asian talents from pursuing their dream of playing on the PDC ProTour. 'The Singapore Slinger' is convinced that the talent is there, but few can afford the high costs associated with...
IWG sees work-near-home trend driving expansion in Philippines
Business World
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July 7, 2025
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter MULTINATIONAL office space provider International Working Group Plc (IWG) said it is optimistic about expanding in regional areas in the Philippines as more companies show interest in adopting work-near-home...
Resorts World Sentosa invites Filipino travelers to reimagined marine experiences
Manila Standard
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July 7, 2025
Resorts World Sentosa will open the Singapore Oceanarium to the public on July 24, with ticket sales now available and a lineup of research-focused exhibits and conservation programs aimed at promoting ocean literacy. Located within Resorts World...
A Proud Celebration of Freedom, Culture, and Community: Cayman’s Filipino Community Marks 127th Independence Day
Caymanian Times
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By Christopher Tobutt As the golden sun dipped below the horizon on Sunday, June 8, the Lions Community Centre in George Town was transformed into a vibrant mosaic of color, culture, and celebration. The occasion? The 127th Philippine Independence...
PH financial stability council vows to protect system amid global shift
Manila Standard
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July 7, 2025
The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the Philippines’ financial system amidst shifting global and local conditions. The FSCC, in its latest quarterly meeting, reviewed efforts to strengthen...
Philippines’ credit card debt reaches ‘critical risk’ levels
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Credit card debt in the Philippines is at a “critical” risk level as the typical borrower owes more than four times their monthly income, according to Singapore-based fintech firm Roshi Pte Ltd. The company, which describes...
The 2026 Asean Summit: Manila as host
The Manila Times
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July 7, 2025
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit is a bi-annual meeting of heads of state in the region where they discuss shared concerns under four pillars of cooperation: economic, political, sociocultural and security. What makes the...
PBBM backs Chiz bid to lift bank secrecy for gov’t officials, employees
Manila Standard
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July 7, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is supportive of the proposed measure to lift bank secrecy protections for government officials and employees, a move aimed at strengthening transparency and curbing corruption in public service, Malacañang said on...
Philippines’ score lags behind regional average in ICT Index
Business World
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July 6, 2025
Home Infographics Philippines’ score lags behind regional average in ICT Index July 7, 2025 | 12:03 am The Philippines scored 78 out of 100 in the 2025 ICT Development Index (IDI) from UN agency International Telecommunication Union, outpacing the...
Filipino students' waste management tracking system wins at Asia-Pacific Solution Challenge
The Manila Times
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July 6, 2025
A waste management tracking system developed by four students from Holy Angel University in Angeles, Pampanga won the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 APAC Solution Challenge, and presented on a demo day at the 2025 APAC Digital Transformation...
Philippine bet Charyzah Barbara Esparrago ‘happy’ with Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2025 1st runner-up finish
Philstar
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine bet Charyzah Barbara Esparrago was content with her first runner-up finish at the just-concluded Miss Supermodel Worldwide 2025 coronation night that took place at the Okada Manila. Joy Mwangi of the USA bagged the...
Philippines reaffirms commitment to ratify, promote High Seas Treaty
Philstar
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to the early ratification and entry into force of the Agreement on the Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) in its...
Carney, Marcos vow to strengthen Canada-Philippines ties
Philippine Asian News Today
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July 7, 2025
Canadian PM Carney and Philippine President Marcos Jr. aim to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on trade, security, and cultural ties. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he had a “very good conversation” with his Canadian...
Trump Slaps Tariffs on Imports from Sri Lanka, Iraq and Five Other Countries
The Kashmir Monitor
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a fresh round of tariffs on imports from seven nations – Sri Lanka, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, the Philippines, Moldova and Brunei. These tariffs will come into effect on August 1. The White House has...
India’s economic growth masks a deeper malaise
South Asia Times
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July 7, 2025
The real question India must confront is not whether it is rising but who it is rising for and what it is rising without. Photo: Nicholas Mirguet, Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0 Robust economic objectives can be achieved not just by spouting numbers but when...
SM Prime enters premium residential space
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — SM Prime Holdings Inc. has officially entered the premium residential market with Signature Series, its first solo venture outside the middle-income segment. The first project under Signature Series, a new brand under SM...
Business group flags hurdles to WTE projects
Manila Standard
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July 6, 2025
The Makati Business Club (MBC) warned that persistent challenges related to costs, regulations and supply are undermining the feasibility of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in the Philippines, despite increasing interest in the sector. A recent...