USA Sep 3, 2026 Trump claims US economy could grow at 20% and says the Fed should cut rates President Trump has claimed the US economy could grow at rates of up to 20%, while arguing the Fed should cut rather than raise interest rates By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Sep 3, 2026 'I have admitted defeat': A 1.5-year job hunt has left a young graduate feeling their career is over before it began — Reddit responds with honesty and solidarity The job hunt had become so overwhelming that the graduate said it had damaged their confidence, self-worth and sense of identity. By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Sep 3, 2026 'We don't even get that luxury': Reddit debates whether crappy fallback jobs have become as competitive as real ones A marketing professional rejected from a $40k print shop job while using it as a stopgap has sparked a Reddit debate about whether white-collar workers have lost access to the "crappy job" safety net that used to exist as a fallback. By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Sep 1, 2026 'When will the job market get better?': Reddit's answer is grim — and the mental health toll is getting harder to ignore A 56-year-old woman who held a $180k senior role has been unemployed for 18 months and is being rejected for $80k positions — and Reddit's response reveals a job market that is breaking people mentally as much as financially. By Merzsam Singkee
International Aug 31, 2026 PH Department of Nat'l Defense: PH marks 75th anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with US, reaffirms alliance amid tensions The Philippines' Department of National Defense and Armed Forces have reaffirmed their alliance with the United States on the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty, describing it as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific security amid ongoing South China Sea tensions. By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Aug 31, 2026 ‘I’m a long way away from retirement’: 23-year-old asks how to cope with a life dictated by work He grew up working from 8 am until dark on a farm. Years later, the 23-year-old says he has a career and gets paid for his work, but still doesn’t feel free to live life on his own terms. By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Aug 30, 2026 ‘We really need jobs to come back’: Reddit debates why the job market feels broken despite low unemployment Unemployment remains low, but job seekers across industries say hiring has become increasingly difficult By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Aug 30, 2026 "The state of the job market is terrifying": Reddit's verdict on the most confusing job market in years A job seeker with more experience, a stronger resume, and better results than ever before is losing out to less qualified candidates for junior roles By Merzsam Singkee
Asia Aug 25, 2026 SCO countries are making green development an engine of growth Member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are navigating a common challenge: how to continue economic development and improve living standards while protecting the environment. ... By Chen Ziqi
Jobs Aug 24, 2026 'Why are you doing this to me?': Reddit's advice on resigning from a guilt-tripping boss who makes it personal A 25-year-old at a small company with no benefits or growth prospects is preparing to resign after likely landing a better role By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Aug 24, 2026 'I've been up all night panicking': Reddit responds to a primary breadwinner's layoff during family vacation A primary breadwinner who learned of their layoff during a family vacation while responsible for health insurance, daycare and all household costs has 11 weeks to find work. By Merzsam Singkee
USA Aug 24, 2026 Hillary Clinton slams Trump's 'tackied up' White House — and the internet says she's not wrong Hillary Clinton has compared Trump's White House renovations to Saddam Hussein's palaces in a podcast interview, calling the gold-embellished decor a reflection of his "narcissistic personality" By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Aug 21, 2026 ‘They don’t even give me an answer’: Job seekers struggle to get responses from employers Qualified job seekers are finding it increasingly difficult to get a response from employers. One hiring manager says hundreds of applicants may be competing for a single role. By Merzsam Singkee
Jobs Aug 20, 2026 AI automation hits young workers hardest in South Korea as entry-level jobs come under pressure South Korea’s youth employment fell by more than 191,000 in July from a year earlier, By Mary Alavanza
Business Insights Aug 20, 2026 Billionaire Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank Group directs nearly 67% of its US$18 billion US portfolio into Intel SoftBank held 86.96 million Intel shares worth about US$12.1 billion as of June 30, making the chipmaker its largest US holding by far. By Mary Alavanza