Your Week in Asia
Evergrande back in court, Marcos in Vietnam, Myanmar takeover anniversary
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Philippines
Energy
Waste oil fuels Boracay's sustainability drive
Scenic island trying to balance tourism with environmental preservation
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
Markets
Philippine stock exchange eyes IPO rebound after weak 2023
Interest rate cuts crucial for more new share sales this year, analysts say
Opinion
New carbon finance tools can accelerate Asia's energy transition
Philippine coal plant emerges as test of case for innovative climate action
Politics
Philippines' Marcos says won't help ICC probe into Duterte drug war
President says he does not recognize jurisdiction of international court
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International relations
Philippine-China spat over Taiwan risks putting ASEAN in crossfire
Southeast Asia has most to lose in clash over self-ruled island, analysts say
Opinion
Marcos' embrace of Taiwan's Lai was more than a friendly gesture
With focus on Philippine economy and security, president braves Chinese rebuke
South China Sea
Philippines, China agree to manage conflicts in South China Sea
Manila and Beijing pledge to improve communication after 8th bilateral meeting
South China Sea
Philippines hopes to sign troops pact with Japan in first quarter
Manila also working with Canada to strengthen defense ties
Transportation
Japan's KDDI to take part in Philippines' first subway project
Carrier to help construct telecom infrastructure for Metro Manila development
Economy
Philippines' Marcos names lawmaker Recto as new finance chief
Incoming top official will aim to fuel growth while taming inflation
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International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi seeks ASEAN unity as term winds down
Code of conduct for South China Sea on agenda during final regional tour
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International relations
Philippines and Indonesia agree to strengthen security cooperation
Marcos and Jokowi discuss South China Sea issues and ASEAN unity
International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi begins trip to Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei
Talks to include economy and defense as China's clout grows
Transportation
Philippines' jeepney transition plan runs into gridlock
Drivers push back against costly plans to transition to cleaner vehicles
Companies
Philippines' Cirtek to build e-motorcycles in first for country
Electronics maker partners with Chinese player to tap growing EV push
Markets
Philippines stock exchange restarts trading after abrupt halt
Bourse gives no reason for the shutdown minutes after opening
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Natural disasters
Asian leaders offer assistance for Japan earthquake response
Marcos, Yoon and more express solidarity as death toll climbs
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Economy
Cross-border remittances at all-time high for third consecutive year
Workers from South and East Asia, Pacific drive increase, World Bank says
Defense
Philippines grapples with financial hurdle to buy U.S. F-16 fighters
Washington slow to shift monetary aid toward Asia despite China threat
Sports
Japan's Inoue becomes two-weight undisputed champion with knockout
Victory over Tapales puts fighter's record at 26-0
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South China Sea
Philippines not provoking South China Sea conflict, says military
Manila and Beijing continue trading accusations over maritime run-ins
Trade
Philippines extends tariff cuts on imported rice to fight inflation
President Marcos also approves keeping tax reduction on corn and pork