The Philippines has reached upper-middle-income status, yet its economic growth continues to lag behind regional peers. Analysts point to sluggish public spending, delayed infrastructure projects, …
China has emerged as a formidable challenger to American dominance in international seabed mining, with new analysis suggesting Beijing could impose sanctions on US entities if Washington proceeds …
Malaysia has emerged as a focal point for global investors seeking alternative sources of critical minerals, a shift accelerated by Beijing’s recent export restrictions on key technologies. This st…
Singapore’s National Environment Agency issued new weather warnings tonight as tropical humidity grips the island state, with temperatures projected to remain stubbornly high through tomorrow. The …
Southeast Asia is making waves in the financial markets, with initial public offerings (IPOs) amassing a formidable $3 billion in the first half of the year. This development stands out amid a glob…
China's economy has experienced a substantial slowdown, with GDP growth reported at 4.3%, falling below the official target range. This marks one of the slowest growth rates in recent years and has…
Fujikura Ltd., one of Japan's largest cable manufacturers, has found its footing again after a costly expansion misstep, as surging global demand for fiber-optic infrastructure reshapes the company…
A cricket stadium in Ahmedabad holds 130,000 spectators. A football arena in Beijing seated 80,000 for the 2008 Olympics. Yet economists increasingly argue that the real story lies not in capacity …
A papal envoy celebrated Vietnam's first beatification rite in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the Catholic Church's presence in the Southeast Asian nation. The cer…
A finance ministry panel in New Delhi has approved Rs 1.25 lakh crore in funding for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, setting the stage for what would be one of the largest state-directed investmen…
Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, has begun deploying solar panels above active fishponds in the Philippines, wagering that agrivoltaics — the practice of generating solar power whi…
Manila has moved to prohibit a video game following a high school shooting in the country, a decision that could ripple across Southeast Asia's booming gaming industry. The Philippine government's …
