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ERC chief vows swift BESS approvals to address Visayas supply issues

Manila, Sept. 24 -- Regulatory approvals for the commissioning of battery energy storage systems (BESS), intended to help boost power capacity in the Visayas, will be issued immediately once applicati... Read More


Vietnam's travel sector shifts focus towards quality, value chains

Quang Ninh, Sept. 24 -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Quang Ninh People's Committee, held the national travel conference in the northeastern coastal city on Sep... Read More


BTr to offer retail treasury bonds next week

Manila, Sept. 24 -- The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) will issue next week peso-denominated, 2.5-year, fixed-rate retail treasury bonds (RTB) due 2029. In a notice of offering posted on Wednesday, the... Read More


Hyderabad, Brussels airports sign MoU to boost air cargo connectivity with Europe

Hyderabad, Sept. 24 -- GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) and Brussels Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen air cargo connectivity between Hyderabad a... Read More


Afghanistan warns of 'dire consequences' after Pakistani strikes kills four

Kabul, Sept. 24 -- Afghanistan on Thursday warned of "dire consequences" after Pakistan carried out aerial and drone strikes on Afghan territory, with Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid... Read More


India, Pacific Island nations review climate, disaster resilience, renewable energy cooperation at FIPIC meet

New York, Sept. 24 -- India and Pacific island nations reviewed cooperation in climate action, disaster resilience, renewable energy and other priority areas at the second Foreign Ministers' Meeting o... Read More


Private member's bill seeking mandatory government schooling for children of public figures rejected

Srinagar, Sept. 24 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected a Private Members' Bill seeking to make it mandatory for public representatives and public servants to educate the... Read More


Horticulture supports 35 lakh people, contributes 10pc to J&K GDP: Govt

Srinagar, Sept. 24 -- Horticulture continues to remain a key pillar of Jammu and Kashmir's economy, with around 35 lakh people, including nearly 7.5 lakh families, directly or indirectly dependent on ... Read More


Squash: Abhay, Veer enter quarters as India enjoys strong day at Asian Games

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 24 -- India enjoyed a strong outing in squash at the Asian Games here on Thursday as Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani advanced to the men's singles quarter-finals, while Anahat Singh ... Read More


150 coffee farmers in DavOcc town get P1.5 M LAWA at BINHI aid

Manila, Sept. 24 -- A total of 150 coffee farmers from three associations in Malita, Davao Occidental have received more than PHP1.5 million in assistance under the government's climate and disaster r... Read More