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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

Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Levels, C.D.C. Says – The Daily Guardian

The Daily Guardian – Measles Cases on the Rise in the United States Measles cases in the United States have been steadily increasing this year,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

United States, Philippine defense officials discuss maritime capabilities

Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

La Union set to host int’l surfing competition for the 2nd time

La Union, dreaming to further prop up its name as the “Surfing Capital of the North” and seeking to mark a dent in the global surfing stage, is hosting the World Surfing League La Union International Pro at the Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan for the second time......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Landbank, BOC streamline payment system

The Bureau of Customs and the Land Bank of the Philippines have teamed up to facilitate a digital payment scheme for various customs processes......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

EU looks sad - Russian tycoon

Unlike the US and China, the bloc doesn't have the money to pursue innovation, Oleg Deripaska has said   The European Union looks particularly "sad" amid the ongoing global economic slowdown due to a lack of technology and finances to institute structural changes and invest in innovation, Russian busines.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

New UNODC research on child recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups shows need for a united front on child protection

Children around the world are victims of a serious form of violence: recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups.  Recognizing the gravity of this situation and the scarcity of related data and evidence, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), together with national research partners and the support of the European Union, launched a new study Targeted by Terror.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

‘Mutt & Jeff’ giving Pinoys a bad name

Among serious breeders and importers of game fowl, one of the key elements in bringing good material from the United States and elsewhere is having an experienced professional shipper who consolidates birds coming from different parts of the United States, Mexico and, on rare occasions, from Europe or Australia and ships them to Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Mendoza cannot suspend Calabarzon LTO chief accused of extortion

Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza has no authority to suspend the head of the LTO in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), even as complaints of alleged corruption have been filed at Malacañang against the official......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Tracking measles cases in the United States – The Daily Guardia

The United States is facing a concerning rise in measles cases in 2024 compared to the previous year, as reported by CNN. This increase has.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Villanueva returns to US for fight vs Pierce

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran ring warrior Arthur Villanueva returned to the United States after eight years as he takes on Elijah Pierce on March 29 in Atlantic City, Georgia. Villanueva, an ex-ALA Boxing Gym stalwart, will return to the United States for the first time since 2016. The 35-year-old Villanueva of Bago City, Negros.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Brutally cold weather reaching deep into lower United States

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Arctic weather brought more misery to much of the United States on Saturday, especially for people unaccustomed to such bitter cold in places like Memphis, Tennessee, where residents were urged to boil water and some had no water at all after freezing temperatures broke water mains across the city. Temperatures weren’t expected.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Private lander makes United States’ 1st moon landing in over 50 years

Private lander makes United States’ 1st moon landing in over 50 years.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Bloomberry ends dispute with GGAM

Subsidiaries of Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp. have ended their decade-long dispute with casino management firm Global Gaming Philippines LLC, reaching a universal settlement which includes a $300 million special block sale......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Bloombery ends dispute with GGAM

Subsidiaries of Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry Resorts Corp. have ended their decade-long dispute with casino management firm Global Gaming Philippines LLC, reaching a universal settlement which includes a $300 million special block sale......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

PCCI cites economic benefits from Philippines-EU FTA

The country’s largest business organization welcomed the announcement of the resumption of the free trade agreement negotiations between the Philippines and the European Union as it expects the deal to bring economic benefits for both parties......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Customs collections overshoot target in Q1

The Bureau of Customs collected P219 billion in the first quarter as it sustained its streak of surpassing targets on the back of an enhanced assessment system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Customs lists firms allegedly abandoning balikbayan boxes

Customs officials reported yesterday 16 companies suspected of abandoning balikbayan boxes sent by overseas Filipino workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024