Indonesian business lobby calls for higher deficit cap during energy crisis

Iran tensions Chamber of commerce chief suggests tapping Russian oil to ease shortage concerns Anindya Bakrie, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, suggested temporarily raising the country’s legal fiscal deficit ceiling from 3% to 4%-5% during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on March 30. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi) ERWIDA MAULIA and AKITO TANAKA … Read more

Vietnam, Thailand log higher US trade surpluses in 2025 despite tariffs

Trade Deficits with China also widen in Southeast Asia’s export-driven nations A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Haiphong, Vietnam, in April 2025. © Reuters KENTARO TAKEDA February 2, 2026 12:58 JST SINGAPORE — Export-oriented economies in Southeast Asia marked a sharp rise in their trade surpluses with the United States … Read more

DA: Higher rice tariff to take effect February

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has delayed the imposition of higher rice tariffs to February despite the resumption of imports. It had previously said that the increase, to 20 percent from 15 percent, would take effect Jan. 16 after the government ended a temporary ban on inbound shipments of the staple. In a statement announcing … Read more

DA eyes higher palay buying price to support P20 per kilo rice program

Published Jun 5, 2025 07:54 pm BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering increasing the buying price of palay (unhusked rice) to support farmers and the national government’s P20 per kilo rice initiative. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced during the program’s launching at Burgos Public Market here on Thursday that they … Read more

Too Many BFA Musical Theater Graduates? Professor Sounds the Alarm

The Great Musical Theater BFA Debate: Are Ther Too Many Programs? A surge in the number of colleges offering bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degrees in musical theater has sparked a nationwide debate. Academics estimate approximately 150 programs exist, leading some to question the saturation of the market and its impact on aspiring performers. The … Read more

Florida Universities & ICE Agreements: What You Need to Know

Florida Universities Navigate Controversial ICE Partnerships Table of Contents Florida Universities Navigate Controversial ICE Partnerships A Shift in Campus Policing Limited Openness and Varying Responses Hesitation and Internal Debate Broader Implications and Future Outlook Expanding Immigration Enforcement: University Partnerships with ICE Raise Concerns The Scope of the Agreements A Growing Trend: 287(g) Agreements and Beyond … Read more

Trump Admin Blocked Ukraine Child Aid?

Ukrainian Caretaker Fears Justice Denied as Funding Cuts Threaten Investigation into Child Abductions Table of Contents Ukrainian Caretaker Fears Justice Denied as Funding Cuts Threaten Investigation into Child Abductions Kherson Caretaker expresses Dismay Over Funding Suspension Yale Investigation and International Response A Chilling account of document Seizure Hope Dashed: From ICC Warrants to U.S. sanctions … Read more

Dozens Leave UN Human Rights Speech Supporting Ukraine Amid Russia Statement Chaos | Reuters

Archyde Delegates Walk Out During Russia’s UN Rights Council Speech in Protest of Ukraine War Table of Contents 1. Delegates Walk Out During Russia’s UN Rights Council Speech in Protest of Ukraine War 2. International Condemnation 3. Statements of Support for ukraine 4. Russia’s Outlook 5. The Absence of the United States 6. the Path … Read more

Trump, Modi Skip Human Rights in India Summit Talks

Here is the content from the provided web⁢ search results: Narendra Modi‘s US Visit: What World Media Said About PM and President Donald ‍Trump Meeting, Trade Deal Latest News India Table of Contents Narendra Modi’s US Visit: What World Media Said About PM and President Donald ‍Trump Meeting, Trade Deal Latest News India PM Modi … Read more