Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has registered "Japanese tea" under the country's Geographical Indication (GI) protection system as part of efforts to combat counterfeit agricultural products overseas.

A remarkably complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil could become the most expensive dinosaur specimen ever sold when it goes up for auction at Sotheby's.

Major Japanese brewers are expanding their nonalcoholic and low-alcohol product lines as younger consumers increasingly reduce their alcohol consumption.

Billionaire Elon Musk criticized philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's charitable giving, saying it is "making the world a worse place."

Despite keeping much of her philanthropy out of the spotlight, MacKenzie Scott remained one of America's biggest donors in 2025.

Officials in western Japan have asked the central government to investigate how saplings of the prized Beni Princess citrus variety may have been smuggled into China and offered for sale despite strict controls.

Art has long served as a quiet custodian of a nation's memory. At Crowne Plaza Galleria, that memory comes to life through "Gunita," an exhibition marking the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence by showcasing the works of seven Filipino artists whose creations reflect the country's enduring identity, resilience and creative spirit.

A university in Kagawa is transforming one of western Japan’s most famous foods into an unlikely new material by using discarded udon noodles to create biodegradable “paper.”

The Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to donate at least $500 million over the next decade, significantly increasing its annual grantmaking efforts.

With U.S. consumer confidence at historic lows, it is a difficult period for retailers across the country. But in and around New York City, one niche sector is expanding — candy stores.

There are no shortages of business gurus in the modern media landscape. Every week, a new entrepreneur, influencer, or bestselling author emerges with a fresh formula for success, happiness, or wealth.

The woman prosecutors called the “mastermind” of a massive fraud scheme to steal hundreds of millions of dollars in government aid was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison.

A famous photoshoot involving Japanese writer Yukio Mishima has reignited discussion about the so-called “Rashomon Effect,” the idea that people involved in the same event can offer contradictory interpretations.

As global buyers continue searching for food products that are authentic, traceable, sustainable, and rich in origin stories, the Philippines is preparing to make a confident statement on the world stage once again.

The municipal government of Ise, Japan, has developed a new textile called “Isewashitex” using the traditional craft of Ise washi Japanese paper.

A Japanese sushi chain operator has set a Guinness World Records title for the most expensive tuna sold at auction after paying 510.3 million yen (about $3.2 million) at the year’s first auction in 2026.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its attached agency Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), launched a ₱2-billion E-Transport Loan Program.

There is a quiet power in making things understood. For Elbert Or, that power did not begin in a boardroom or a startup incubator. It began with a child sitting in a corner, sketching stories while the world moved around him.

A beloved pizza chain has revealed why it closed its doors after five decades in business.

The biggest mystery in the art world has apparently been solved: Banksy has been unmasked as a bespectacled, middle-aged man from Bristol, England, named Robin Cunningham.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is offering loans ranging from P30,000 up to P20 million to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who plan to set up businesses upon returning to the country.

When President Donald Trump announced plans last year to raise the nation’s effective tariff rate to levels not seen since 1930, most CEOs remained silent.

Overseas Filipino cash remittances reached a record $3.52 billion in December 2025, bringing full-year inflows to an all-time high of $35.63 billion, up 3.3% from $34.49 billion in 2024.

Historic Binondo, widely regarded as the world’s oldest Chinatown (established in 1594), is being revitalized as part of the Philippine government’s push to preserve, promote, and celebrate the nation’s cultural heritage while boosting local tourism and economic activity.