The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), and Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) are test deploying satellite internet services for two rural banks as part of the go…
Continue ReadingThe Philippines was deemed a middle power in Asia, ranking 16th in overall comprehensive power out of 26 countries and territories included in the Index, according to the briefing on the key findings of the Asia Power Index 2021. Other middle powers id…
Continue ReadingJAKARTA– Indonesia sets its economic growth target at 5.3 percent and inflation rate at 3.3 percent next year, said President Joko Widodo yesterday.The growth figure is based on economic dynamics, the development agenda, and future challenges, Widodo a…
Continue ReadingIn April 2020, Tropical Cyclone Harold hit the Pacific, unleashing torrential rains and floods which severely affected infrastructure, vital services, and livelihoods just as the region was starting to deal with the global outbreak of the coronavirus d…
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, Aug 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries, said yesterday that, the country recorded a total of 86,256 units of wholesale car sales in July, an increase of almost 10 percent from June, with Toyota still dominati…
Continue ReadingADB approved $36.5 million loan and grant for the Lao PDR in 2012 to improve the country’s capacity and preparedness to manage and mitigate the impacts of flood and drought through the Greater Mekong Subregion Flood and Drought Risks Management and Mit…
Continue ReadingMANILA, PHILIPPINES (15 August 2021) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $5 million loan to boost electricity, water, and wastewater in Palau.The support will help Palau’s utility sector more financially sustainable by addressing ineffici…
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