The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

In a discussion with one bureaucrat, of particular interest was the official’s unusual perspective on the mining industry. 

He could have all the toys he ever wanted, trips to enchanted kingdoms or, yes, Disneyland itself. His future carved out of his parents’ dreams, though still lost to him in the flurry of packing away and his first flight, nevertheless, excites him. 

In announcing his running mate in the 2016 presidential elections, Mar Roxas introduced Leni Robredo as the pambato of the Liberal Party. 

Beijing—A top Chinese general said Saturday China’s newly created islands in the disputed South China Sea are intended mainly to aid shipping and dismissed concerns that Beijing is seeking to strengthen its control over the strategically vital region. 

By Jerry Maglunog Investing in the power sector is one that has the fewest risks if one can get the huge capital required. 

Beijing—China’s imports fell by an unexpectedly wide margin in September, in a new sign of weakness in the world’s second-largest economy. 

Frankfurt, Germany—Volkswagen’s (VW) flagship brand plans to change its diesel technology in Europe and North America, as well as develop new hybrid and electric vehicles in response to its emissions scandal. 

Washington—Hillary Rodham Clinton’s polished performance in the first Democratic debate served more than anything as a warning to the chaotic Republican field about her likely strength in a general election. 

Washington—US Secretary of State John Kerry appealed last Wednesday for the release of a Chinese Christian human-rights lawyer detained ahead of a planned meeting with the top US envoy in late August. 

By Rob Harris / The Associated Press Bern, Switzerland—The corruption scandal sweeping world soccer engulfed Germany as the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) said it would investigate “very serious allegations” that voters were bribed to win the 2006 World Cup bid.