Natural disasters
Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia top global disaster-readiness poll
Alerts, household planning build resilience as volatility rises, Gallup says
Finance
Philippines eases digital bank cap as industry fights for profits
Central bank offers 4 new licenses, but experts see credit risk 'challenge'
South China Sea
Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents
'Such actions undermine regional peace and security,' says task force
Society
Asia on alert over mpox as cases detected in Thailand, Philippines
Indonesia and Malaysia tighten surveillance at international entry points
South China Sea
Philippines, China trade accusations after vessels collide in South China Sea
Overnight incident occurred near disputed shoals
Energy
LNG shipments shift to India, Southeast Asia as European demand sags
Extreme heat, lower prices and decarbonization push drive regional uptick
Climate Change
Philippine carbon credit project to reduce methane from rice paddies
Japan climate solutions firm Creattura eyes expansion to rest of Southeast Asia
Economy
Philippine central bank cuts rates for first time in four years
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina chief hints at more easing ahead despite inflation
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Equities
Philippine exchange chief backs rate cuts to spur IPOs
Central bank halfway to new listing target set for 2024
South China Sea
Philippines-Vietnam drills show ASEAN a solution to China
Big step as partners cooperate in South China Sea without presence of U.S. or Japan
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
South China Sea
Philippines to file protest with China over South China Sea air incident
China's PLA says Philippine aircraft illegally intruded despite warnings
South China Sea
Philippine military condemns China air force for 'dangerous' acts in South China Sea
PLA aircraft interfered with lawful flight operations, armed forces chief says
Economy
Philippines' GDP accelerates to 6.3% despite 'anemic' consumption
Double-digit rise in government spending pushes Q2 growth to fastest in 5 quarters
Economy
Philippines' new autonomous region aims to be halal industry hub
Top official says southwest Mindanao attracting investment from Malaysia, Mideast
South China Sea
Philippines-Vietnam drills to set blueprint for South China Sea disputes
Two nations seek cooperation despite competing claims to waters
Defense
Philippines and Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year
Nations to expand training, bilateral exchanges and armaments cooperation
Indo-Pacific
China on edge over prolonged U.S. missile deployment in Asia
Launcher based in Philippines 'like bringing dagger to lunch,' Chinese official says
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South China Sea
Philippines and Japan hold first joint exercise in South China Sea
Two vessels from each side operated in Philippine exclusive economic zone
Commodities
Thailand, Vietnam vie to grow rice market share in the Philippines
Faltering domestic supply forces Manila to rely on imports from neighbors
Business deals
MUFG to invest $393m in Philippine mobile payment leader Mynt
Financial group eyes growth in Southeast Asian digital finance market
Transportation
Philippines resort picked for test of Japanese self-driving sky tram
Zip Infrastructure targets Southeast Asia with cheaper alternative to monorails
Economy
Southeast Asia to outpace China's GDP growth and foreign investment: report
Think tank projects 5.1% average growth next decade in six key economies
Defense
U.S. to boost Philippine defense capability with $500m investment
Hopes for bilateral intelligence-sharing agreement to be finalized by end of 2024
Natural disasters
Philippine oil spill threatens livelihoods in fishing village
Fishermen of Tanza in Cavite province distraught as slick washes ashore