 ADB trims Philippines growth forecasts for 2018, 2019 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward its growth projection for the Philippines this year and next, concerned with the persistent weakness in the agriculture sector, […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Mekong region mulls single visa for five Chiang cities A single-visa scheme for five Chiang cities across Thailand, Myanmar, China and Laos is in the works. […]
 Trillanes returns to Senate after posting bail Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday returned to the Senate after posting a PHP200,000 bail in connection with the arrest warrant earlier issued by a Makati court over […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Smart Education and Learning Market – Malaysia and Thailand to be Potential Growth Markets The ASEAN smart education learning market is extremely fragmented on account of […]
After Piñol slams rice imports, PH to import 1 million MT of rice in 2019 The National Food Authority (NFA) Council approved the standby importation of one million metric tons (MT) of rice for 2019, […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu What good is Asean, Indonesia wonders Does the Association of Southeast Asian Nations matter? The question has been asked many times since Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore […]
Typhoon Paeng enters Philippines, may affect Northern Luzon Typhoon Paeng entered the Philippine area of responsibility yesterday and is expected to hit extreme Northern Luzon this weekend. — The Philippine Star Philippine Inflation Could Rise […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean countries to establish framework for cybersecurity collaboration The 10 Asean member states have agreed on the need for a formal framework to coordinate cybersecurity efforts […]
At least 21 dead, 74 missing in Naga, Cebu landslide A landslide triggered by heavy rains killed at least 21 persons in Naga City, Cebu on Thursday morning, authorities said. — ABS-CBN (video) ADB OKs […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Singapore to pump in S$30m for new regional cybersecurity training centre Singapore will be pumping in S$30 million over the next five years to fully fund […]
Ompong death toll anticipated to be over 100; US sends aid THE DEATH toll in the Philippines from typhoon Ompong (international name: Mangkhut) has climbed to 81 and could hit triple digits as searchers dig […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean office space Q2 2018: Manila rallies, Bangkok balloons, Phnom Penh flat, KL in the red Amidst the slow growth of property markets across the Asia-Pacific […]