The President of the Philippine Senate, Juan Miguel Zubiri on May 20 stepped down from his post.
Hanoi (VNA) - The President of the Philippine Senate, Juan Miguel Zubiri on May 20 stepped down from his post.
He told reporters after a meeting of the Senate that day that he did his best to accomplish tasks for the nation.
He said Senator Francis Escudero will replace him as the Senate's new president.
Zubiri assumed the senate presidency in July 2022./.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said various economic zones in the country are open to all foreign investors and hoped that foreign companies can seize the business and trade opportunities from these economic zones.
The Philippines' debt reduced to 14.93 trillion PHP (259 billion USD) as of end-March, 1.67% lower than the country's outstanding debt recorded in end-February, the country’s Bureau of Treasury said on May 2.
Vietnam and Malaysia, two rapidly developing nations with active roles in ASEAN, have substantial potential for enhanced cooperation in four strategic sectors, according to Professor Datuk Awang Azman Awang Pawi of the University of Malaya.
The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Internal Trade, has closely monitored supply levels by working with over 20 producers, importers, and major retailers, he stated. The government found stock levels to be sufficient, with many vendors continuing to run discount promotions.
President Marcos on March 22 called on all cabinet members to submit their resignations, paving the way for a "major government reset" aimed at better meeting public expectations following disappointing results in the recent midterm elections.
Speaking ahead of the event, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the summit would focus on enhancing intra-ASEAN cooperation, boosting regional economic interests, and promoting investment initiatives.
The Cuban President praised the late former leader's outstanding contributions to Vietnam's Doi Moi (renewal) process and to the special, trustworthy fraternal bonds between the people, Parties and governments of the two nations.
The US is one of the largest markets for gemstones and jewelry globally and a key export destination for Thailand and many other countries.
The article is more than just a tribute to Vietnam’s beloved leader, it is also a deep reflection on the enduring friendship between Cuba and Vietnam.
The slight rebound came amid continued declines in both vehicle production and exports.
Following the announcement, three of the 30 cabinet secretaries have stepped down.
The project focuses specifically on smart city development, leveraging technology to elevate the daily lives of villagers and foster more resilient communities in Thailand.
The study will track around 3,200 Singapore residents, aged between 18 and 75, as they go about their lives to see how symptoms of depression and the severity evolve over time.
ASEAN and China are each other’s largest trading partners and key investors, both are supporters of economic globalisation and multilateralism.
The cut would represent about a third of Thailand’s outstanding 46-billion USD trade surplus with the US last year.
The step was taken to protect account holders and to maintain the integrity of the national financial system. Dormant accounts are those that show no transaction activity over a certain period.
A top US solar trade group, the Solar Energy Industries Association, said new tariffs would actually harm domestic producers by increasing costs for panel buyers.
Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Centre, PM Wong described the new cabinet as Singapore’s strongest possible team.
The new toolkit features animated videos and infographic flashcards covering essential topics such as how vaccines work, post-vaccination reactions, and detailed information about key vaccine-preventable diseases.
The interpretation of cardiac imaging scans and assessment of coronary artery disease risk will take less than 10 minutes, a process that currently takes two to four hours by radiographers and cardiologists.
According to the State of Global Air 2023 report, Indonesia ranks among the world's top 10 countries with the highest exposure to PM2.5 particles, with annual averages exceeding 30 micrograms per cu.m while the World Health Organidation recommends a threshold of 5 micrograms per cu.m.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on May 20 clarified the cabinet’s decision to shift the budget originally allocated for the digital wallet cash handout programme in phase 3 to fund a new 157 billion THB (4.75 billion USD) economic stimulus plan.
