The Philippines woo tourists with new slogan

Hong Kong's government on Tuesday launched an appeal against a landmark court ruling which grants thousands of foreign maids the right to seek permanent residency in the southern banking hub.

MANILA, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Here are news stories andpress reports which may influence local financial markets onTuesday: WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY IN THE PHILIPPINES: – Bureau of Treasury opens sale of retail …

MANILA (Reuters) – It is getting busy in Cristino Naguiat's spacious 5th-floor office overlooking Manila Bay.

NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Wynn Resorts Ltd Chief Executive Steve Wynn upped the ante in his fight against former business partner Kazuo Okada, accusing the Japanese gaming mogul of improper payments to foreign gaming regulators and forcibly buying back Okada's 20 percent stake in the casino company at a deep discount. As shares in Okada's Universal Entertainment tumbled 21 percent, he …

How logging led to tragedy in the storm-hit Philippines

MANILA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Here are news stories andpress reports which may influence local financial markets onMonday: WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY IN THE PHILIPPINES: – Central bank to release balance of …

The Philippines' middle-aged bachelor president Benigno Aquino said Sunday he is still hoping to find a wife, saying it would make him a better leader.

BERLIN (Reuters) – German drama "Barbara" is the critics' favourite to take away the Golden Bear for best picture at this year's Berlin film festival, in what would be the first home win since 2004. The 10-day cinema showcase, which attracts thousands of journalists, critics and movie industry executives from around the world, ends on Saturday with an awards ceremony. Hundreds of movies have …

* Berlin film festival ends with prizes on Saturday * Germany's "Barbara" favourite for best picture award * Italian prison drama also in the frame (Adds screening of "War Witch") BERLIN, …