The Philippine banking industry saw strong growth early in 2025, with total assets growing by 9.3% as of January, based on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data. Total assets grew to PHP 27.11 trillion from PHP 24.81 trillion in January last year. Michael Ricafort, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation’s chief economist attributed the increase to the sustained profitability of Philippine banks. …

  Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will attend the memorial service on Iwo Jima in late March with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani.. This will be the first occasion for top officials from both countries to commemorate the battle of 1945 jointly, demonstrating Tokyo’s commitment to its security alliance with Washington.The event will serve as …

Based on DNA analysis, scientists found a larger number of diverse Asian elephants living in the northern Cambodia region than they had previously thought. Research teams tracked down 51 surviving Asian elephants at wildlife sanctuaries across northern Cambodia to support efforts to conserve the endangered species. Research scientists and Cambodia’s Environment Ministry worked with the Fauna & Flora conservation group …

Senior representatives from India and ASEAN joined a meeting in Manila on Wednesday for the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials Meeting. Government representatives led by India’s Jaideep Mazumdar and the Philippines’ Ma Theresa P Lazaro presided over the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting where they evaluated partnership growth results with both sides. 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting was Co-chaired by Secretary …

Intel has appointed Tan Lip-Bu, an accomplished semiconductor industry veteran, as its new CEO. He takes the position as CEO from March 18, 2025. The 65 year old Singapore born executive, a veteran board member and venture capitalist, is brought to navigate the company through one of its most turbulent times. Tan succeeds Pat Gelsinger, who was removed after his …

The highly sought finale of Invincible Season 3 will be shown today to create the highest excitement. This adult-animated superhero series, created by Robert Kirkman, is based on a somewhat famous Image Comics series of the same name. The story revolves around Mark Grayson, a teenager learning to control his superpowers with his father, Nolan Grayson (Omni-Man)-one of the mightiest …

Japan’s automotive companies expect trade challenges because the Trump administration placed steel and aluminum tariffs internationally but kept them for Japan despite Trade Minister Muto’s diplomatic visit to Washington. The top government official in charge of foreign affairs labeled the situation disappointing but revealed that Japan would avoid countermeasures and stick to international talks. The small percentage of exports between …

Through bold strokes of leadership change, Intel has appointed the veteran of the semiconductor industry, Lip-Bu Tan, as the new Chief Executive Officer. This decision comes as the American chip giant struggles to regain footing after a turbulent phase. Tan, previously a board member at Intel, is to assume the office on March 18. He has been one of the …

The International Trade and Industry Ministry of Indonesia boldly raised a “no cheap stuff” sign on its entry points, targeting specifically nylon film from trade rival countries of China, Thailand, and Taiwan. Import duties have been slapped on it, and the amount is indeed big. Think of it this way: your favorite local shop is being squeezed out by a …

According to a CSIS report China now leads ship production for commercial ships with 50% market share and the US remains at only 0.1%. One Chinese shipbuilder completed more commercial ships by tonnage in 2024 than US manufacturers have built since World War II ended. China has built the largest naval fleet in the world which creates economic and military …