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Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives

Tokyo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and appeal by embracing smart initiatives, fostering a more sustainable and intelligent urban experience. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organised the Y-Ship global event in December last y.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen-backed Houthi groups in the Red Sea. The two leaders also reaffirmed their maritime cooperation in the region, the State Departmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Marcos visits Australia again for ASEAN summit

Marcos said the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne is an opportunity for the government to reiterate the country’s position on regional and international issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

President Marcos to attend Asean-Australia meet in Melbourne

President Marcos leaves today for Melbourne, Australia to take part in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Australia Special Summit......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

United Kingdom offers scholarships for ASEAN women in STEM  

Under the ASEAN-UK SAGE scholarship program by the U.K. government, women who want to pursue a master’s degree in STEM will receive support in tuition fees, stipends, travel costs, visas, and health coverage fees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year

S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions.  The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Thailand joins ASEAN agriculture-MSME development plan

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council Thailand has become the latest to sign to the region-wide private sector-led agriculture-MSME Development plan initiated in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

RCBC the best PH bank by network uptime, and UBP ranks at the bottom

Brankas, a Singapore-based fintech software and services provider, published its first annual ASEAN Bank Stability Report to measure the network uptime performance of ASEAN-region banks, and RCBC finished in the top spot among banks in the Philippines with an uptime of 98.3% (31 hours total downtime) including a stretch of seven months with zero downtime events......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Philippines to join ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Lao PDR

The Philippines’ diverse tourism offerings will once again be showcased internationally as the country is set to participate at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 in Lao PDR......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

BDO shortens second Asean sustainability bond offer period

BDO shortens second Asean sustainability bond offer period.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Comelec: Signature drive can continue

The gathering of signatures as part of the push for a people’s initiative goes on even with the Commission on Elections suspension of all its proceedings related to the latest Charter change move......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Calls for sustainable news business model mount after CNN Philippines closure

“As an educational institution that produces media practitioners, we stand with our alumni and with the media industry in calling for a more sustainable and ethical business model for local media instead of the for-profit model that continues to dominate the media industry.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Bontoc s rice terraces nominated pilot site for sustainable farming, environmental conservation

The Maligcong rice terraces in Bontoc, Mountain Province’s capital, was nominated by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera as one of the pilot “voluntourism” sites in the highland region for sustainable farming and environmental conservation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Jan. 18

DAVOS, Switzerland -- Although the global economy is facing sluggish growth and numerous challenges, business leaders attending the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) remain confident over the prospects of the Chinese economy. Over recent years, China has been an important engine for the global economy. China's gross domestic product (GDP) posted a growth of 5.2 percent year-on-year in 2023, h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar discusses security, maritime cooperation with his Philippine counterpart in Manila

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on an official visit to Manila, held a 'warm and productive' meeting with Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo on Tuesday and discussed wide-ranging issues of security and maritime cooperation. During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on global, regional, and multilateral issues, including Indo-Pacific, ASEAN,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Marcos’ two-day visit to Vietnam set on January 29-30

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to fly to Vietnam for a two-day state visit on January 29 where he will be discussing a range of regional affairs with leaders of the Philippines’ only strategic partner in the ASEAN bloc......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

RCBC strengthens sustainable advocacy

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. has amended its sustainable finance framework, aligning its principles with global standards to promote responsible financing and protect natural resources......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Concepcion: Creating jobs more sustainable than legislated wage hike

A skilled workforce and a vibrant economy that creates jobs are a more sustainable approach to attaining higher wages instead of immediately increasing the minimum wage, according to entrepreneurship advocacy group Go Negosyo......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024