MANILA -- Philippine industry leaders have voiced concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal to impose a 100 percent tariff on imported semiconductors, warning that such a move could deal a serious blow to the country's export-driven electronics sector.
Trump announced the tariff plan on Wednesday but provided no clear details on its implementation or timeline. (Philippines-U.S. Tariff-Semiconductor)
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KUALA LUMPUR -- Cambodia and Thailand reached a consensus on the details of the ceasefire and signed an agreement at the extraordinary meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) held here Thursday.
Officials from Cambodia and Thailand attended the meeting, while delegates from China, Malaysia, and the United States participated as third-party observers. (Malaysia-Thai-Cambodia Conflict)
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YANGON -- Myanmar's acting President U Myint Swe died at the age of 74 in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, on Thursday morning, the National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) said.
A state funeral will be held for the acting president, the NDSC said. (Myanmar-Acting President-Passing Away)
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MANILA -- The Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2025 grew by 5.5 percent from a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday.
In a joint press conference, PSA chief Dennis Mapa said the second quarter growth was mainly driven by wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repair, public administration and defense, social security, as well as financial and insurance activities. (Philippines-GDP Growth) ■
