Cargo ships urged to cut speed
PARIS, France — Moving cargo ships into the slow lane, an idea French President Emmanuel Macron floated at the G7 summit in Biarritz, would be one way to cut…
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San Miguel, Jollibee among Phl firms in Forbes Asia billionaire list
Forbes Asia has launched its inaugural “Best Over A Billion” list, which spotlights 200 top-performing listed companies across the Asia-Pacific region with…
Asian investors outlook remain dim
Asian markets swung Wednesday, gripped by uncertainty over the China-US trade talks, with warnings that Donald Trump’s unpredictability could be harming the…
First bishop ordained under China-Vatican deal
A Chinese Catholic bishop has been ordained with the joint approval of the Pope and Beijing for the first time under an agreement intended to encourage a…
Tobacco firms Philip Morris, Altria in merger talks
The tobacco giants Philip Morris International and the Altria Group are in talks to reunite, the companies said on Tuesday, in a deal that would combine the…
J&J verdict sends opioid makers a billion-dollar warning
The US pharmaceutical industry faces tens of billions of dollars in potential damage payments for fueling the opioid addiction crisis after Oklahoma won a $572…
From the Big C to the Big Apple
Nicole Gibbs lost to reigning Wimbledon champion Simona Halep in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday, but only after winning a battle with cancer to even…
Warriors scoreboard is NBA’s biggest
When the Golden State Warriors tip off the 2019-20 NBA preseason on 5 October, it will be at the team’s new Chase Center home in San Francisco.
Cannabis users, beware
A startup aiming to make the first marijuana breathalyzer raised a fresh $30 million on Tuesday and also published the first study offering a glimpse at how…
Trump to meet Iran’s Rouhani
BIARRITZ, France (AFP) — US President Donald Trump said Monday at the G7 summit that he is prepared to meet his Iranian counterpart within weeks in what would…
San Beda’s roaring start
San Beda University kicked off its title-retention bid on a sizzling note as it posted a 3-0 romp of Jose Rizal University (JRU) in the women’s division of…
Poligrates seeks PBA return
Shortly after erupting for 67 points, Eloy Poligrates is setting his sights on a bigger goal — make his way back to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Djokovic banners Serbia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AFP) — World number one Novak Djokovic will compete with Serbia in the revamped Davis Cup this November in Madrid, ending doubts about the…
Pagdanganan tops LPGA Q tourney
Seven birdies in the afternoon on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, paved the way for a 4-under par…
Manila Water projects funded by loans from China banks
Ayala-led Manila Water Company Inc. raised as much as P8.7 billion through a term-loan facility.
DepEd chief favors “no homework” policy
Education Secretary Leonor Briones is all for the proposed “no homework” bill for Kindergarten students up to Grade 12.
Best chance to unseat ‘Big 3’
Defending champion Novak Djokovic said the timing of the US Open makes it the most unpredictable of the Grand Slams as the Serb made a promising start in his…
Digital tax payment to up compliance rate
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has launched a digital tax payments system allowing Filipinos to conveniently pay their taxes online using the electronic…
Trump plaits anti-China push
BIARRITZ, France (AFP) — President Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his hard line against China after sowing confusion with statements that he might be…
Saudi flops Huthi rockets
RIYADH, KSA (AFP) — Saudi Arabia intercepted six missiles fired by Yemeni rebels at the southern city of Jizan on Sunday, a Riyadh-led military coalition said,…