Acting as a vassal of the US, Japan escalated its interference in China’s affairs as leaders of Japan and the US made China a focus of their meeting and for the first time in half a century mentioned ... ( read original story ...)
Udenna gets hold of Malampaya stake
The Department of Energy has approved the divestment of Chevron Malampaya LLC’s (now UC38 LLC) 45-percent share in the Malampaya gas field project to UC Malampaya Pte. Ltd. “Together with our partners ... ( read original story ...)
Australian military prepares for ‘worst case scenario’ of war with China over Taiwan
Australia's alliance with the United States, Japan and India means it is having to begin making plans for a potential war with China over Taiwan as the mainland shows no signs of easing up on Taipei. ( read original story ...)
The US risks forcing China’s hand on Taiwan
The US has in recent weeks increased its official contact with Taipei and ramped up activities in the Taiwan Strait. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan show assertive front against China in Joe Biden’s first summit
While cautiously worded, it was the first time a Japanese leader has joined a US president in a statement on Taiwan since the allies separately switched recognition from Taipei to Beijing in the 1970s ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. stops short of branding Vietnam, Switzerland, Taiwan currency manipulators
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday said Vietnam, Switzerland and Taiwan tripped its thresholds for possible currency manipulation under a 2015 U.S. trade law, but refrained from formally branding ... ( read original story ...)
Treasury Puts Taiwan on Notice in Currency Report but Strikes Measured Tone
The Biden administration removed Vietnam and Switzerland from the list of currency manipulators, but it will push all three countries to address its concerns. ( read original story ...)
US stops short of branding Vietnam, Switzerland, Taiwan currency manipulators
WASHINGTON: The US Treasury Department on Friday (Apr 16) said Vietnam, Switzerland and Taiwan tripped its thresholds for possible currency ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. delegation wraps up three-day visit to Taiwan
An American delegation, tasked by United States President Joe Biden to reaffirm the U.S.' commitment to its partnership with Taiwan, wrapped up a three-day visit to Taipei shortly before noon Friday. ( read original story ...)
Biden-Suga Talks Focus on China Amid Tensions Over Taiwan
Biden and Suga plan to issue statements on the situation in the Taiwan Strait -- a move sure to draw China’s attention -- as well as announce a $2 billion initiative on 5G technology, according to a U ... ( read original story ...)
Biden set to present united front on Taiwan with Suga
WASHINGTON • US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga were to present a united front on Taiwan - China's most sensitive territorial issue, in a summit meeting yesterday, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Japan Statement Refers to ‘Peace and Stability in Taiwan Strait’ – Jiji
A joint statement after a summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday referred to the "importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait", Jiji ... ( read original story ...)
46 Taiwanese nationals sentenced in China for telecom fraud
Taipei, April 16 (CNA) A court in Beijing on Friday sentenced a total of 46 Taiwanese nationals, who were deported from Spain in 2016, to up to 13 years in jail for their alleged involvement in teleco ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga says he, Biden, reaffirmed importance of stability in Taiwan Strait
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he had discussed the Taiwan situation and the situation in China's Xinjiang province with U.S. President Biden on Friday and the two ... ( read original story ...)
Donation of immovable property
Dear PAO, I am an OFW who spent most of my life in a foreign country working to earn money. As a result, I acquired four houses that I intend to use when I retire. Just recently, my favorite nephew ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t wants Mindanao to be powered by RE
The national government is looking to utilize renewable energy in Mindanao by shutting down coal power plants and improve the capacity of the Agus River hydroelectric system, according to the ... ( read original story ...)