Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let U.S. goods into country duty-free
President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday (July...
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Hong Kong proposes legal recognition for same-sex couples registered overseas
HONG KONG - The Hong Kong government is proposing to establish a registration system for same-sex couples who are married...
China urged to keep close eye on US-led Quad as trade tensions fail to dent solidarity
Beijing should remain alert to the continued solidarity between the US and its regional partners in countering China, despite their...
Trial timing depends on House, court says
THE timetable for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte depends on how soon the House of Representatives can comply...
Microsoft layoffs: Tech giant cuts nearly 9,000 employees in second mass layoff
Until now, at least, the biggest was in May, when Microsoft began laying off about 6,000 workers, nearly 3% of...
Indonesian influencer given 7-year Myanmar prison sentence
JAKARTA - An Indonesian influencer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for meeting rebels in junta-ruled Myanmar, a...
Nippon Steel aiming to prove value of Japan-U.S. cooperation, chairman says
Nippon Steel Chairman Eiji Hashimoto said in a meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday that he wants to...
2 men and mum jailed for up to 16 years after Hong Kong girls sexually assaulted
A Hong Kong court has handed down jail sentences of up to 16 years to two men for sexually exploiting...
Data platforms such as Stocktwits may hurt long-term forecasts
Since the beginning of the century, the number of satellites orbiting Earth has increased more than 800%, from less than...
China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator For South China Sea Advocacy – The Diplomat
China’s government has sanctioned a former Philippine senator and barred him from entering the country, citing his “egregious conduct” on...
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