Japan's Defense Budget Hits Record $58B for 2026
Japan's draft defense budget for 2026 reaches a record 9.04 trillion yen, accelerating its military buildup. Discover the key projects and the historic shift in spending policy.
Japan's draft defense budget for 2026 reaches a record 9.04 trillion yen, accelerating its military buildup. Discover the key projects and the historic shift in spending policy.
The IMF lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.1% due to trade uncertainty and Q3 slowdown. Discover the outlook for 2026 and key reforms needed.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Malacañang remains optimistic about achieving the 5.5%-6.5% GDP target for 2025 despite hurdles. Palace urges Congress to fast-track the 2026 budget to avoid a reenacted spending plan. Read the latest updates.
Davao City emerges as top 5 fastest-growing highly urbanized city with 7.9% growth, contributing ₱574.72B to national GDP. Discover Davao's economic surge.
Philippine Statistics Authority data reveals all highly urbanized cities grew in 2024, led by Puerto Princesa at 9.8%. Discover the top performers and their economic impact.
Davao del Sur experiences remarkable growth with population reaching 705,000 and GDP expanding by 4.9% in 2024, driven by agriculture and infrastructure development.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation revises its 2025 growth projection upward, citing resilient trade flows and booming technology sector demand across member economies.