Economy

PH’s labor force dominated bilateral with Saudi princePH’s labor force dominated bilateral with Saudi prince

PH’s labor force dominated bilateral with Saudi prince

In President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s first meeting with a Middle Eastern head of state, in the midst of a global…

November 20, 2022
Why is seafood in Singapore more expensive, and will prices stay high?Why is seafood in Singapore more expensive, and will prices stay high?

Why is seafood in Singapore more expensive, and will prices stay high?

Rosidi Yapa began fishing 20 years ago. He still appreciates his profession, "but there are many differences between then and…

November 12, 2022
Thailand’s plan to let foreigners buy land is junkedThailand’s plan to let foreigners buy land is junked

Thailand’s plan to let foreigners buy land is junked

Thailand is reversing a program that would have permitted affluent foreigners to acquire a limited amount of land, a government…

November 10, 2022
Facebook parent Meta to cut almost 11,000 staff in 2022’s largest US layoffsFacebook parent Meta to cut almost 11,000 staff in 2022’s largest US layoffs

Facebook parent Meta to cut almost 11,000 staff in 2022’s largest US layoffs

Meta Platforms Inc META.O announced on Wednesday that it will lay off 13% of its workforce, or more than 11,000…

November 10, 2022
United Airlines suspends Twitter advertisingUnited Airlines suspends Twitter advertising

United Airlines suspends Twitter advertising

United Airlines Holdings Inc has joined the list of firms banning advertising spending on Twitter, a United Airlines spokeswoman said…

November 5, 2022
Investments and the UAE presence in AsiaInvestments and the UAE presence in Asia

Investments and the UAE presence in Asia

Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund that manages more than $284 billion in assets worldwide, and private equity…

November 1, 2022
Twitter shares will be suspended on the NYSE as Musk approaches a takeoverTwitter shares will be suspended on the NYSE as Musk approaches a takeover

Twitter shares will be suspended on the NYSE as Musk approaches a takeover

The New York Stock Exchange will suspend trading of Twitter shares on Friday, October 28, according to its website, as…

October 27, 2022
Ukraine receives an extra $500 million from the World BankUkraine receives an extra $500 million from the World Bank

Ukraine receives an extra $500 million from the World Bank

The World Bank said on Monday, October 24 that it has disbursed an additional $500 million to assist the Ukraine…

October 25, 2022
After Truss resigns, yen falls to 1990 low, pound fallsAfter Truss resigns, yen falls to 1990 low, pound falls

After Truss resigns, yen falls to 1990 low, pound falls

On Thursday, October 20, the dollar crossed the symbolic milestone of 150 yen for the first time since 1990, while…

October 21, 2022
Xi’s call to win tech race suggests more Chinese state-led spendingXi’s call to win tech race suggests more Chinese state-led spending

Xi’s call to win tech race suggests more Chinese state-led spending

Analysts believe that President Xi Jinping's call for China to "win the battle" in core technologies could herald a change…

October 18, 2022