Energy chief says Palawan ‘open to hosting’ nuke plant
The Palawan local government has joined a short list of areas that are “open to hosting” a nuclear power plant, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said, even as the Philippines is…
Indonesia’s flag carrier plans to open direct flights to Bali from US, France, India to boost tourism
JAKARTA — National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to open direct flights to Denpasar, Bali, from the United States, France and India in an attempt to boost the country’s tourism…
Lopez: IATF open to increasing capacity of dine-services under GCQ
MANILA, Philippines — Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Thursday said the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) is open to allow restaurants in areas under…
SMC, DPWH to open last TPLEx segment on July 15
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are set to open the final segment of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) this coming July…
Group backs Open Access bill: Time to liberalize ICT industry
Internet advocates are urging lawmakers to move forward with a bill that will help spur the development of new information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure that will pave the way…
Stocks slide as Metro Manila prepares to open partially for business
The local stock barometer tumbled below 5,600 level on Friday ahead of Metro Manila’s reopening for limited business after a two-month lockdown meant to contain the spread of the new…
Thailand urged to open border checkpoints to revive trade with Myanmar
The Nation/Asia News Network BANGKOK — The government has been urged to open Thai-Myanmar border checkpoints to facilitate the transportation of goods and save the local economy worth over Bt80…
20 countries sign pact to keep ports open for unimpeded maritime trade
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore chief executive Quah Ley Hoon said the industry is facing new challenges in this unprecedented period, making the joint declaration all the more important.…