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Philippine rice output at risk as farmers face fertilizer, fuel and El Niño pressures Philippine rice output could fall sharply this year as rising fertilizer and energy costs compound the …

ABeam: AI, Costs and Visas Threaten Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Economy ABeam Consulting warns rising costs, visa hurdles and AI could undermine Vietnam’s role in Japan’s economy, despite Vietnamese workers’ …

US military ammunition depleted after Iran campaign, analysts warn of multi-year recovery US military ammunition stocks were heavily used in the Iran campaign, depleting key missile inventories; analysts warn some …

Philippine economy slowdown deepens as Q1 growth hits five-year low at 2.8% Philippine economy slowdown: Q1 annualized growth fell to 2.8% on May 7, 2026, as the Iran war and …

Axpo CEO Says Nuclear Renaissance Unlikely Amid Cost and Regulatory Hurdles Axpo CEO Christoph Brand warns a nuclear renaissance is unlikely as high costs, regulatory barriers and geopolitical shocks reshape …

Trump rejects Iran proposal, warns of possible retaliation as mediation falters President Trump rejects Iran proposal to end hostilities, saying on May 2, 2026 the terms are unacceptable and warning …

Taiwan Defense Spending Face-Off Raises Risk to Drone Programs, Lawmaker Warns Taiwan defense spending is under intense political scrutiny as a battle in the legislature over budget cuts threatens to …

Yen Surges to Mid-155s After Tokyo’s ‘Final’ Warning and Suspected Intervention Japan’s yen jumped from about ¥157 to roughly ¥155.5 in a rapid late‑afternoon move, marking a second straight day …

Chagos Archipelago dispute deepens as Maldives and Mauritius sever diplomatic ties Maldives and Mauritius cut ties over the Chagos Archipelago dispute, triggering regional tensions and Indian strategic concerns as UK–US …