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Singapore, Indonesia to clash on first day of inaugural FIFA Asian Cup

Singapore, Indonesia to clash on first day of inaugural FIFA Asian Cup

The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place from Sept. 24 to Oct. 5 during a newly expanded international match window, with Singapore playing Indonesia on the first day.
China refuses FIFA ASEAN Cup invitation to host friendly tournament

China refuses FIFA ASEAN Cup invitation to host friendly tournament

How family feud sparks leadership row at Lopez Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates

How family feud sparks leadership row at Lopez Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates

Philippines extends ban on sugar import

Philippines extends ban on sugar import

The Philippine government has decided to extend its ban on sugar imports until the end of December 2026 amid improved domestic supply.
December 22, 2025 | 06:05 pm PT
Philippines urged to sell part of its ‘excessive’ gold reserves

Philippines urged to sell part of its ‘excessive’ gold reserves

The Philippine central bank should offload part of its “excessive” gold holdings to take profit, as the metal’s prices are likely to fall further from record levels, a policymaker said.
October 29, 2025 | 03:30 am PT
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in 2025 salary growth

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in 2025 salary growth

Vietnam has the highest increase in salary among Southeast Asian peers for 2025, at 7.7%, according to a new study by leading global professional services firm Aon.
October 9, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
World’s largest rice buyer Philippines to extend import ban

World’s largest rice buyer Philippines to extend import ban

The Philippines, the top rice importer globally, plans to keep rice imports banned until April to support farmers but allow a one-month window for inbound shipments in January 2026.
October 7, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Philippines optimistic about record-high rice output

Philippines optimistic about record-high rice output

The Philippine Department of Agriculture said the Marcos administration had ramped up agricultural support and expanded paddy production, driving the country’s rice output to a record high in the first half of 2025.
October 3, 2025 | 09:28 pm PT
Why are foreign tourists turning away from the Philippines?

Why are foreign tourists turning away from the Philippines?

An online debate has erupted on social media as users wonder why the Philippines, with its rich nature, culture, and cuisine, is being overlooked by foreign tourists in favor of destinations like Vietnam and Thailand.
July 3, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Philippines' rice imports drop nearly 21%

Philippines' rice imports drop nearly 21%

The Philippines imported 1.7 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2025, down 20.9% from a year ago.
May 30, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
VinFast to set up over 100 EV service centers in the Philippines

VinFast to set up over 100 EV service centers in the Philippines

Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has announced a partnership with four major Philippine firms to establish more than 100 authorized service centers across the country in 2025.
May 13, 2025 | 01:58 am PT
Korean tourist 'in stable condition' after being kidnapped in Asia's leading beach destination

Korean tourist 'in stable condition' after being kidnapped in Asia's leading beach destination

A South Korean national has been safely released after being kidnapped in the Philippines, which was voted Asia's leading beach destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
May 6, 2025 | 11:46 pm PT
Filipino billionaire Sy family’s SM Prime to spend $9B on 5-year expansion plan

Filipino billionaire Sy family’s SM Prime to spend $9B on 5-year expansion plan

SM Prime, the property arm of the Philippines’ billionaire Sy family’s conglomerate, plans to invest 500 billion pesos (US$9 billion) over the next five years to expand nationwide.
May 6, 2025 | 11:45 pm PT
5 richest Filipino billionaires’ combined wealth rise by $7.6B

5 richest Filipino billionaires’ combined wealth rise by $7.6B

The Philippines’ top five billionaires, whose business empires span across sectors including real estate, ports, and beverages, saw their collective net worth grow by US$7.6 billion last year, according to Forbes’ 2025 ranking.
April 30, 2025 | 12:20 am PT
Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia is preparing to begin shipping durians to China, the world’s largest market for the fruit where Vietnam and Thailand are currently the top suppliers.
March 25, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT
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