August 07, 2025 6:20 pm
Despite having a higher GDP per capita than India, the Philippines recognises India’s status as an emerging economic powerhouse, growing at nearly 7 per cent annually
August 22, 2024 11:59 am
Maritime trade faces growing threats, including ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Now, rising tensions in the South China Sea are adding to global security concerns over this crucial trade route.
April 24, 2024 5:25 am
As captured on state broadcaster CCTV, rescuers navigated through inundated shopping streets and residential areas in rubber boats, highlighting the desperate efforts to evacuate residents amidst the deluge.
September 01, 2023 2:53 pm
Saola passed just south of Taiwan on Wednesday before turning to mainland China, with the storm’s outer bands hitting the island’s southern cities with torrential rain.
September 01, 2023 1:15 pm
China's U-shaped line loops as far as 1,500 km (932 miles) south of its Hainan island and cuts into the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.
July 20, 2014 9:21 am
The typhoon had wreaked havoc earlier in the week in the northern Philippines, leaving 94 people dead.
October 31, 2013 12:54 am
It is understood no ransom was paid but the gang took the victims cash and valuables before they were freed.
September 24, 2013 2:49 am
Chinese court gave him a life sentence in a corruption case before he was forcibly taken out of the courtroom.
July 01, 2013 2:19 pm
Police in the central Chinese city of Changsha said they were investigating personnel of GlaxoSmithKline.
June 19, 2013 12:58 pm
The new contingent of Filipino marines replaced troops at the Second Thomas Shoal.


