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China’s Rare Earth Curbs Threaten U.S. Defense Capabilities
As President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%, Beijing is retaliating with measures that strike at the heart of U.S. military readiness: rare earth materials.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Bond Market Weakens Confidence in U.S., Investors Warn
The bond market’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this week alarmed investors and sparked fears of an emerging financial crisis.
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


India Considers Japan’s Shinkansen Bullet Train for High-Speed Rail Project
India is eyeing Japan’s E10-series shinkansen bullet trains as it develops its flagship high-speed rail project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Meta Faces Landmark Trial That Could Lead to Breakup of Instagram, WhatsApp
A historic antitrust trial against Meta Platforms Inc. has begun in Washington, raising the possibility that CEO Mark Zuckerberg could be forced to divest Instagram and WhatsApp.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Europe’s Pharma Titans Warn They May Relocate to U.S.
Europe’s biggest pharmaceutical companies confronted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as Donald Trump promised the imminent arrival of tariffs on U.S. drug imports.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Apple Airlifted 600 Tons of iPhones to U.S. to Try To Beat Tariffs
As high tariffs were set to hit some of its biggest suppliers—including those in China, India, and Vietnam—Apple reportedly chartered cargo flights to transport 600 tons, or about 1.5 million iPhones, to the U.S.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Pfizer Ends Development of Weight-Loss Pill Danuglipron After Safety Concerns
Pfizer has officially discontinued development of its experimental weight-loss pill, danuglipron, after a trial participant experienced a potential drug-induced liver injury.
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


High Court Allows Trump to Fire Independent Agency Board Members
The Supreme Court (SC) has allowed the Trump administration to oust two board members who oversee independent agencies—for now.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Prada Cuts $1.4-B Deal to Buy Versace
Prada has struck a $1.4 billion deal to acquire fellow Italian fashion house Versace from Capri Holdings.
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


Intel CEO Invested in Hundreds of Chinese Companies—Some with Military Ties
Lip-Bu Tan, the man chosen to lead Intel—the U.S.'s largest chipmaker—has invested in hundreds of Chinese tech firms, including at least eight with links to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Flying Taxis Are Finally Nearing Takeoff, Firm Claims
One of the biggest staples of science fiction—the flying car—could soon be taking to the skies. The only question is: which country will get there first?
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


ACEN Australia Completes AUD750 Million Financing for Renewables Push
ACEN Australia has successfully completed a AUD750 million portfolio debt financing package for its operating renewable assets and upcoming projects, reinforcing its role as a long-term investor in Australia’s clean energy transition.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Tesla Launches in Saudi Arabia Amid EV Push
Tesla has officially entered the Saudi market, opening its first showroom and service center in Riyadh.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Trump Touted His Panama Victory, But China May Scuttle It
A huge deal President Donald Trump touted as a victory in his campaign to “take back” the Panama Canal from China could be on the rocks amid pushback from Beijing.
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


UK Government Takes Over British Steel to Prevent Closure
The UK government has stepped in to take operational control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant—the country’s last facility capable of producing steel from scratch—following parliamentary approval of an emergency rescue bill.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Public-Private Collaboration Key to Accelerating Digital Transformation
Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, hyperconnectivity—these emerging technologies will only lead to real, tangible benefits through strong collaboration between the country’s technology sector and the government.
By The Financial District
7 days ago3 min read


300 Firms Use AI Startup Writer to Boost Operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Writer has drafted thousands of product description blurbs for cosmetics giant L’Oréal, answers to frequently asked questions for Uber, and social media content for Salesforce.
By The Financial District
7 days ago1 min read

PSE Index Up Anew
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index climbed once more, buoyed by net foreign buying, closing at its highest level at 6,186.10 points—up by 40.58 points or 0.66 percent.
By The Financial District
7 days ago2 min read


Acting IRS Chief Quits After Resisting the Sharing of Immigrant Tax Data
Acting IRS commissioner Melanie Krause is leaving her position after the tax agency reached an agreement to share immigrant tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
By The Financial District
7 days ago1 min read


Trump Approval Slips to Lowest Point in Second Term: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating has slipped to its lowest point during his second term amid criticism of his economic policies and fallout from the recent Houthi Signal chat...
By The Financial District
7 days ago1 min read


DOF Pushes Sustainable Finance
The Department of Finance (DOF) is strengthening the role of the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group on Sustainable Finance (ITSF) as it unveils its strategic plans and priorities for 2025.
By The Financial District
Apr 152 min read


Gov’t Targets 1,500 Kadiwa Stores By 2028
The government aims to set up 1,500 Kadiwa stores nationwide by 2028.
By The Financial District
Apr 151 min read


Trump Used His Tariffs Game for Insider Trading; Democrats Want Probe
Donald Trump told the world to “be cool” as his sweeping import taxes took hold, tanking global markets and sending shockwaves through the U.S. economy.
By The Financial District
Apr 152 min read


Subic Water Gets Extended Franchise
Subic Water and Sewerage Company, Inc. (Subicwater) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) have signed a milestone agreement extending Subicwater’s franchise for another 20 years, until March 31, 2047.
By The Financial District
Apr 152 min read
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