Swiss banks: Bangladeshis’ deposits surge 41%
The Swiss National Bank data, released annually, tracks funds held in all currencies by Bangladeshi nationals, residents, or corporate entities in Swiss banks under the category…
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Assembly probe launches as South Korea reels from June election fiasco
The motion to launch the probe won 250-1 votes in the plenary session Thursday, June 18.
Impeachment Watch: The last stop before Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s trial
The impeachment battle will be led by two high-profile legal teams representing the House prosecution panel and Ms. Duterte’s defence.
Philippine President Marcos invites Russian counterpart Putin to finally visit Manila
President Marcos, the current Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) chair, extended the invitation on Thursday during his bilateral meeting with Putin in Kazan on the…
Senator Gatchalian is new Philippine Senate president
Senator Gatchalian garnered enough votes for the leadership after Sen. Joel Villanueva joined the 12 current members of the majority bloc.
Chinese President Xi voices firm support for Myanmar
President Xi made the remarks during talks in Beijing with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a five-day state visit to China — his first since assuming the presidency…
Situationer: How US-Iran peace can help steady Pakistan’s ship
For now, it seems that Pakistan’s slow slide back into macroeconomic decline has been halted, with the new budget offering a glimmer of hope amid renewed geopolitical stability.
Chinese President says relations with Myanmar are at an important place in China’s diplomatic relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping made the remarks during a meeting with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing, China, on June 16.
Impeachment votes don’t always haunt Philippine senators, history shows
As the Senate prepares for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, an analysis of past proceedings suggests a senator’s vote in a high-stakes impeachment case does…
Philippine President Marcos heads to Kazan for ASEAN-Russia Summit, meeting with Russian counterpart Putin
In his departure statement, President Marcos said the trip carries both regional and personal significance as it marks his first visit to Russia.