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How China waged an infowar against US interests in the Philippines

October 7, 2025

MANILA (Reuters) — As Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels in the South China Sea in November 2021, Beijing’s then-ambassador to Manila asked Filipinos on Facebook to share their favorite things about China. Among the hundreds of gushing responses were three from a young ma…

Japan’s stocks zoom, yen slumps as Takaichi win dims BOJ hike bets

October 6, 2025

TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s Nikkei share gauge surged past the 47,000 level for the first time on Monday, while the nation’s currency and long-term bonds slumped after a party vote positioned fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi to become the next prime minister.

Inspired by Thatcher, Japan’s PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling

October 5, 2025

TOKYO (Reuters) — Sanae Takaichi came out top in a male-dominated race to lead Japan’s ruling party on Saturday, putting her on course to emulate her hero, former British leader Margaret Thatcher, and become her country’s first female prime minister

Philippines monitors China’s moves at Scarborough Shoal

October 5, 2025

MANILA (Reuters) — The Philippines is closely watching Beijing’s plans for a nature reserve at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, its chief of armed forces said on Friday, adding it was important that the shoal does not become militarized.

Trump asks Israel to stop bombing Gaza, saying Hamas is ready for peace

October 4, 2025

CAIRO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump told Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, but vexing issues like disarmament appeared unresolved.

Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 72

October 2, 2025

MANILA (Reuters) — The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off the central Philippines late on Tuesday has risen to 72, the civil defense agency said.

934,000 pages of evidence in PUA fraud case results in delay of trial

October 1, 2025

HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — The trial for seven defendants accused of defrauding the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program out of $1.9 million scheduled to start in December has been vacated.

Singapore population hits record 6.11 million, driven by foreign workers

October 1, 2025

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Singapore’s population grew 1.2% in June compared to a year ago, hitting a new high of 6.11 million, government statistics released on Monday showed. Singapore has experienced steady population growth since the end of the pandemic, during which strict restrictions kept f…

Ex-Philippine Energy chief Cusi, other officials indicted over Malampaya deal

October 1, 2025

(National Youth Movement for the West Philippine Sea) — The Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project, one of the Philippines’ most significant energy assets, has long been a critical source of natural gas, accounting for a substantial portion of the country’s power supply. In recent years, controv…

South Korea begins visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups

September 30, 2025

Street vendors wait for customers at Myeongdong shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 9, 2023. REUTERS SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) — South Korea began offering visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups on Monday, a measure it hopes will boost the economy and help improve ties with its Asian ne…

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How China waged an infowar against US interests in the Philippines

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Philippines monitors China’s moves at Scarborough Shoal

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