
Taiwanese opposition leader’s ‘peace’ visit to China first in 10 years
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Taiwan’s main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, with Beijing expected to use the visit to increase its…
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Taiwan’s main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, with Beijing expected to use the visit to increase its…
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The bank earlier said it is ready to provide ‘rapid, flexible, and scalable assistance’ to help countries manage immediate pressures.
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The senator stressed that this safeguard must be clearly reflected in any memorandum of agreement or contract with foreign partners.
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The Metro Manila-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new emergency financing mechanism aimed at helping developing economies respond more…
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Growth in domestic liquidity accelerated in February, while bank lending remained broadly steady, reflecting sustained credit activity despite tighter monetary…
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We might think we’re harvesting our own oil;China thinks it’s hosting Manila inside China.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday announced the arrest of a Chinese national accused of selling pre-registered SIM cards to Philippine…
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Former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio warned that the Philippines must reject any joint oil and gas exploration deal with China that recognizes…
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Jérusalem (AFP) — Israel’s parliament approved a bill on Monday that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks,…
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Nearly 8,000 foreign-flagged vessels sailed through Philippine maritime zones in March this year alone without responding to radio challenges, raising fresh…
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Chinese vessels monitored in the West Philippine Sea are part of efforts to establish and normalize Beijing’s illegal presence in Philippine waters, a military…
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Inflation likely rose to 3.9 percent in March — up from 2.4 percent in February but still within the government’s target range — as the first-round effects of…
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit in April, her party and…
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The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up…
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The ignition component had 650 grams of explosive powder in it.
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) signed two landmark agreements to enhance scholarships and support for…
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