The Philippines has long set ambitious targets to restore its depleted forests, but persistent gaps between policy goals and on-the-ground results are raising questions about the...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Asian Stocks Climb as South Korean Shares Rally and Yen Holds Firm
Asian equity markets moved higher in recent trading, lifted by a notable rally in South Korean stocks while Japan’s yen held onto recent gains against major...
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, but Internal Rift Signals Policy Debate Is Alive
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest meeting, but a dissenting vote calling for an immediate hike to 1.25% revealed...
ECB Moves Forward With New Liquidity Tool for Fellow Central Banks
The European Central Bank is set to begin rolling out an enhanced repurchase agreement facility designed for other central banks. The move is aimed at reinforcing...