‘Climate justice knows no boundaries’: FM Bilawal hails COP27 loss and damage fund
The Foreign Minister said that he was “proud of the fact that it was under Pakistan’s chairmanship of the G77” that this aim had been achieved.
Finance
Philippines gets $3 billion in soft loans from South Korea
Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo aid South Korea is the sixth largest source of official development assistance of the Philippines.
Use govt funds prudently, avoid lavish events and celebrations: PM Anwar
While some might regard this as a small matter, small savings like these could still have a big impact on funds, he said.
Tokyo stocks down for 3rd day on fears of global slowdown
The Tokyo market traced the drops of three key US stock indexes as market sentiment was dampened by concerns about economic deceleration.
MUFG Bank to invest in space business
The bank aims to expand its partnerships with companies that collect and analyse data obtained from satellites and strengthen its space-related business.
Taming the debt collector in Philippines
Please know that debt collectors performing unfair debt collection practices want you to get angry and exasperated so that you will agree to their terms, the writer states.
Vietnam eyes double investment in agriculture to $34 billion by 2030
There are, however, a number of shortcomings and limitations the country must urgently address to realise a goal, according to policymakers.
Gates Foundation gives AIT $8 million to set up sanitation systems in Asia
To further pursue the goal, the foundation handed another $8 million to provide academic and technological assistance in a number of countries.
Marcos says Maharlika fund creation his idea
Lawmakers proposing the Act have since scrapped the budget allotment and the funding sources following public backlash on the use of pension funds for the plan.
Japan eyes 3 taxes as funding for defence spending increase
The special income tax for reconstruction, tobacco tax and corporate tax are being eyed to fund a planned increase in defence spending, according to sources.