The Central Bank of the Philippines, also known as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has been raising interest rates since last year to fight rising inflation. However, with inflation showing signs of slowing down, the BSP may be considering pausing their rate hikes to give the economy some breathing room. This potential change in policy … Read more
David Tan, a toy maker in the Philippines, is inundated with requests from grieving pet owners asking him to create stuffed replicas of their deceased animals. Tan and his team use photographs of the pets to create life-like stuffed toys using synthetic fur, which is airbrushed to reproduce the creatures’ colors and physical characteristics. The … Read more
Colombia is home to many natural wonders, including the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. While this majestic mountain has impressed tourists and locals alike, it also poses a significant risk to those living in the surrounding areas due to the potential for volcanic activity. As the threat of an eruption looms, Colombian authorities are taking steps … Read more
Tensions between Vietnam and China have once again escalated as Vietnam announced the deployment of a ship to track a Chinese vessel patrolling a Russian gas field within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This move comes amid increasing disputes between the two countries over territorial claims in the South China Sea. With geopolitical tensions on … Read more
As the world grapples with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, an Indian G20 negotiator has called for a shift in focus towards addressing poverty. According to the negotiator, the global community must move on from the Ukraine war and utilize resources and efforts to combat poverty that plagues a significant portion of the world’s population. … Read more