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Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Philippine quake death toll rises to 72
AFP, Published on 02/10/2025
» BOGO, Philippines - The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, rescuers said, as officials turned their efforts to the hundreds injured and thousands left homeless.
Thai baht leads Asian currencies downward
Published on 24/09/2025
» The Thai baht lost the most among subdued Asian currencies on Wednesday, as the dollar edged up in response to cautious remarks about further monetary easing by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
Thousands rally in Philippines in protest against corruption
Published on 21/09/2025
» Thousands of Filipinos joined marches in Manila and other areas of the country on Sunday, protesting against what organizers say is widespread corruption within the government.
Anti-graft rallies planned across Philippines on Sunday
Published on 20/09/2025
» Rallies are set to take place across the Philippines on Sunday in protest against what organisers say is widespread corruption in government.
Philippine flood-graft losses ‘could reach trillions of pesos’
Published on 18/09/2025
» The Philippines’ probe into the misuse of public funds for flood control projects could uncover trillions of pesos in losses, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, highlighting the extent of corruption that has fanned public outrage in the disaster-prone country.
Marcos cousin quits Philippine Congress amid graft fallout
Published on 17/09/2025
» A cousin of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is stepping down as speaker of the House of Representatives following a similar leadership change in the Senate, as public outrage builds over alleged corruption in infrastructure projects.
Philippines approves 99-year land leases for foreigners
Published on 06/09/2025
» The Philippines has allowed foreigners to lease land for up to 99 years, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to lure investors with longer-term property contracts.
Regional shares advance after Wall Street rally
Business, Published on 30/08/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, riding a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, while mounting expectations for a US interest rate cut next month prompted investors to rotate back into riskier regional assets.
Philippine Madrigal Singers to perform in Bangkok
Life, Published on 23/08/2025
» The world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers (MADZ) will take centre stage for a live performance at the Thailand Cultural Centre in Bangkok on Sept 1 at 7.30pm.