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Saturday, Apr 19, 2025
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China Arrests Three Citizens of the Philippines on Espionage Allegations
Three people from the Philippines have been detained in China on accusations of espionage, coming on the heels of recent arrests of suspected Chinese spies in Manila.
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VAT Refund Program for Foreign Tourists Takes Effect
New program covers purchases made in accredited brick-and-mortar stores, with eligible goods including clothing, electronics, and souvenirs
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Air Canada Launches Direct Flights to Manila
New route connects Vancouver to Manila, marking airline's expansion in Southeast Asia and deepening Canada's connectivity with the Indo-Pacific region
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CCTV footage from a high-rise condo in the middle of Bangkok shows the water in the pool rippling like waves
If you don't escape in time, you might fall from the building. It's very scary.
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South East Asia Caught in US-China Trade Dispute
Trump's tariffs leave China's neighbours with an impossible choice. Region's economies face challenges as Trump's tariffs threaten to disrupt trade flows with both China and the US
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A helicopter crashes in New York City with four people aboard.
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Italy Introduces 'Sex Rooms' in Prisons for Inmates
A new facility allows prisoners to have private visits with their partners, following a Constitutional Court ruling recognizing inmates' right to intimate meetings
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Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck in tariff tussle
US tariffs on Chinese imports pose a challenge to Apple's manufacturing operations in China, where most of its iPhones are made
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Australia Dismisses China's Suggestion to Collaborate Against US Tariffs
Australia has turned down China's proposal for cooperation on trade matters, choosing instead to diversify its trade and lessen its reliance on China, its biggest trading partner.
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Trump Administration Contemplates Removing Chinese Companies from U.S. Stock Exchanges
A possible change in policy may impact 286 Chinese firms with a total market capitalization of $1.1 trillion.
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Asia's Scuba Diving Tourism Surge: Indonesia, Thailand, and Their Neighbors Take the Lead
Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam stand out as prime locations for international scuba diving aficionados, thanks to their lively reefs and rich marine biodiversity.
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China Warns the Philippines Regarding Taiwan Statements and US Fighter Jet Sale
Beijing cautions Manila about making baseless statements regarding Taiwan and jeopardizing regional stability following the US's approval of F-16 fighter jet sales.
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Philippine Government Refuses to Cooperate with ICC on Former President's Case
Malacañang cites country's withdrawal from Rome Statute in 2019 as reason for non-cooperation, amid calls to bring home former President Rodrigo Duterte
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Philippines Remains Unfazed by Upcoming US Reciprocal Tariffs
Country's Trade Chief Expects Minimal Impact Due to Strong Ties with the US and Low Trade Deficit
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Spain Confronts Countrywide Protests as Housing Crisis Intensifies
Protests break out in 40 cities as residents call for measures to address skyrocketing rental costs and a lack of housing.
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Alisha Lehmann's Modeling Campaign and Public Controversy Stir Debate Ahead of UEFA Women's Euro
Swiss footballer Alisha Lehmann's off-field activities, including a lingerie campaign and limited playtime, raise questions about her future with the national team ahead of the European Championship hosted in Switzerland.
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Philippines Revises Q4 2024 GDP Growth to 5.3%
Full-Year 2024 Economic Expansion Adjusted to 5.7%
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Southeast Asian Nations Respond to Elevated U.S. Tariffs
Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia Initiate Measures to Address Significant Tariff Increases Imposed by the United States
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Building collapsed in Bangkok earthquake
Building under construction at Chatuchak collapses.
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Philippines Seizes Chance in US-China Trade Conflict Amid Difficulties in Electronics Exports
Geopolitical tensions offer opportunities for growth in Philippine exports, yet challenges in production and competition persist.
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Earthquake Strikes Bangkok, Causing Chaos in High-Rise Pool
A powerful earthquake hit Bangkok, resulting in a dramatic scene at a skyscraper pool where people were swimming
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Decades-Old Hospital Mix-Ups Uncovered Through Home DNA Testing
Recent revelations highlight multiple cases of infants being inadvertently switched at birth in the mid-20th century, brought to light by modern genetic testing.
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Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck in tariff tussle
Italy Introduces 'Sex Rooms' in Prisons for Inmates
South East Asia Caught in US-China Trade Dispute
A helicopter crashes in New York City with four people aboard.
Australia Dismisses China's Suggestion to Collaborate Against US Tariffs
Trump Administration Contemplates Removing Chinese Companies from U.S. Stock Exchanges
Asia's Scuba Diving Tourism Surge: Indonesia, Thailand, and Their Neighbors Take the Lead
China Warns the Philippines Regarding Taiwan Statements and US Fighter Jet Sale
Philippine Government Refuses to Cooperate with ICC on Former President's Case
Philippines Remains Unfazed by Upcoming US Reciprocal Tariffs
China Arrests Three Citizens of the Philippines on Espionage Allegations
Air Canada Launches Direct Flights to Manila
Spain Confronts Countrywide Protests as Housing Crisis Intensifies
Alisha Lehmann's Modeling Campaign and Public Controversy Stir Debate Ahead of UEFA Women's Euro
Philippines Revises Q4 2024 GDP Growth to 5.3%
Southeast Asian Nations Respond to Elevated U.S. Tariffs
Building collapsed in Bangkok earthquake
CCTV footage from a high-rise condo in the middle of Bangkok shows the water in the pool rippling like waves
VAT Refund Program for Foreign Tourists Takes Effect
Philippines Seizes Chance in US-China Trade Conflict Amid Difficulties in Electronics Exports
Earthquake Strikes Bangkok, Causing Chaos in High-Rise Pool
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