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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11

SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

FDA to slash generic drug review to 45 days

The country's Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review and approval process for generic drug applications to only 45 days from 120 days. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippines 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia – report

The Philippines is the second happiest country in Southeast Asia, according to the annual World Happiness Report released by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Center in the United Kingdom.?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Report: Philippines 2nd ‘happiest’ country in Southeast Asia

Ranking 53rd in the “2024 World Happiness Report”, the Philippines was only edged out by Singapore, which ranked 30th, as the top place in the Southeast Asian region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Women take part in Japan’s 1,250-year-old ‘naked festival’ for first time

Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness. Despite its name, those taking part are not naked......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Follow KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad on Toss Coin tour of Hong Kong

For Filipinos who always dream of a better life for family, Hong Kong will always serve as a charming backdrop for romantic movies and family relations because it sparks hope and happiness and the promise of a better life in us......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Muhlach family gets own TV5 sitcom

Aga Muhlach and wife Charlene Gonzalez beamed with pride and happiness as they revealed that their twins, Atasha and Andres, will be joining them in an upcoming sitcom on TV5 — their first-ever acting project as a family......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

‘He may bring you happiness’: A beginner’s guide to Sonny Angels

Whether you're planning to start collecting or you've just begun to adopt your own Sonny Angels, here's a beginner's guide to the angel babies that have captured the hearts of people all around the world.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

The Mental Wellness Odyssey: Unveiling Travel’s Transformative Power

In our hectic world, travel transcends leisure, impacting mental health beyond its scenic and cultural appeal, as supported by scientific evidence. Escape Stress: Travel breaks routine, offering a refreshing respite from daily demands, reducing stress. Joyful Exploration: Experiences, not possessions, bring happiness. Travel’s thrill and diversity elevate joy. Mindful Journey: Travel promotes mindfulness, offering moments […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Taguig launches city-wide sale

The local government of Taguig yesterday launched the first-ever city-wide sale in celebration of the city’s 437th founding anniversary......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Discover your glow at Watsons 1-day, 1-price online sale on April 26

Discover your glow at Watsons 1-day, 1-price online sale on April 26.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Megaworld completes secondary share sale of 40.65M MREIT shares

Megaworld completes secondary share sale of 40.65M MREIT shares.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Megaworld raises P500 million from sale of MREIT shares

Real estate giant Megaworld Corp. is poised to ramp up its development pipeline with the P500 million proceeds from the sale of its shares in real estate investment trust company MREIT Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

DA: NFA rice sale probe to push through

The investigation into the alleged illegal sale of rice to some traders by the National Food Authority will not be affected despite the dismissal of former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director Demosthenes Escoto, who headed the probe panel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Globe gets P5 billion from sale of towers

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. raised almost P5 billion from the sale of towers in the first quarter, providing it with some of the capital needed to upgrade services and pay debts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

NFA ordered to submit documents on P93 million rice sale

Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Thursday went to the National Food Authority main office in Quezon City to personally serve a subpoena that would compel the agency to submit several documents in connection with the alleged anomalous sale of P93.75 million worth of NFA rice to two traders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

‘NFA lost P112 million after rice sale to traders’

The National Food Authority has incurred losses of at least P112 million after the sale of 150,000 bags of rice at only P25 per kilo to some traders, according to a farmers’ group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

House probe on irregular sale of NFA rice set on March 7

The House agri committee will investigate on Thursday the disadvantageous sale of 75,000 sacks of deteriorating or aging rice by the NFA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024