President Marcos cites Philippines’ strategic spot in Indo-Pacific to gain opportunities
According to the President, the Indo-Pacific region accounted for one-third of the global economic activity, presenting good opportunities for the Philippines.
Ultra-rich in Asia-Pacific seeking greater balance between bonds and equities: UBS report
Over the next five years, Asia-Pacific family offices plan to allocate more assets to Asia-Pacific markets, and add bonds and equities from developed markets, private equity funds…
Bhutanese turn to EU as Australia tightens visa rules
The increasing popularity of Europe as a destination for Bhutanese can be seen through advertisements on social media by consultancy firms and the discussions among those planning…
Thailand-Australia centre of excellence to fight human trafficking
The centre is supported by the ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking programme, a 10-year programme by the Australian government building on the long-standing cooperation between…
Maritime Self-Defence Force, Japan Coast Guard to assist Marshall Islands’ coast guard
With the upcoming assistance, Japan aims to realize a “free and open Indo-Pacific” based on the rule of law.
Suggestion of Australia laundering ‘unfounded, prejudiced’: Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit
While the report acknowledged that the money transferred to Australia had gone through regulated entities, the NGO alleged that Cambodia was “a regional hub for money…
Australian NGO report speculates on laundering from Cambodia
The report said that more than AUD$516 million (US$339 million) in total funds was transferred from Cambodia to Australia in 2020 alone.
President Marcos eyeing stronger Philippine-New Zealand tourism partnership
President Marcos told New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines, Mcintosh, that the Philippines is bolstering efforts for island connectivity, including enhancing smaller ports.
ADB raises concerns about region’s ageing population, urge reforms
The region's growing elderly demographic faces numerous challenges, including low pension coverage, health issues, social isolation, and limited access to essential services.
US missiles in Philippines cast ‘black day’ for Asia-Pacific, say China analysts
This is the first time that the United States has deployed a long-range weapon system to the Philippines. The Typhon missile system is being used as part of the joint Balikatan…