Another cash handout scheme to be offered to 90% of citizens from Sept. 22                  Another round of a voucher scheme offering cash handouts to 90 percent of citizens will be implemented later this month, officials said Friday, as part of efforts to stimulate private consumption.

Under the scheme, 90 percent of all citizens will be eligible for the handouts, worth 100,000 won ($72) per person in the form of "consumption coupons" with applications to start on Sept. 22 and end on Oct. 31.

Another cash handout scheme to be offered to 90% of citizens from Sept. 22 - The Korea Times - Another cash handout scheme to be offered to 90% of citizens from Sept. 22 - The Korea Times https://share.google/SkVhEo4sYAO3sTkml

Philippine central bank cuts benchmark rate by 25 basis points                                                MANILA - The Philippine central bank cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.0% on Thursday, as expected, its third consecutive reduction.

The move followed data this month showing inflation eased to a near six-year low of 0.9% in July, while the economy grew by an annual 5.5% in the second quarter, its fastest annual pace in a year.

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NAIA terminal fees to rise in September       Starting next month, the Passenger Service Charge or terminal fee at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will increase.

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Eric Ines announced that beginning September 14, 2025, the terminal fee for international departing passengers will rise from P550 to P950,  while the fee for domestic travelers will increase P200 to P390.

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South Korea's nuclear power output surges as coal use plunges                                               SEOUL, August 18 (Reuters) - South Korea's nuclear power output is racing ahead of official targets due to fewer maintenance outages, a new plant coming online and reactors running at full tilt, helping to rein in generation costs and pushing down coal usage.

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South Korea army faces crisis over shortages of young men                                                         South Korea's military has shrunk by 20 percent in the past six years because there are not enough young men in the country.

There are now just 450,000 troops, largely due to a sharp drop in the population of males of  enlistment age for mandatory service in the country with the world's lowest birthrate, a report said on Sunday.

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