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Gold slides as market awaits US jobs data
GOLD PRICES fell more than 1% on Tuesday as the dollar hit three-month highs, while traders awaited US economic data for clues on the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chinese economy to exceed $23.8T by 2030, premier says
Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China’s economy will exceed 170 trillion yuan ($23.87 trillion) by 2030, presenting a big market opportunity for the world as trade restrictions rise globally.
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November 06, 2025
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A quiet Thai sibling
WHERE UMA NOTA, Alex Offe and Michael J. Needham’s 2024 offering is grand and glamorous, Sabai, a new outlet from this partnership, is quiet and cozy.
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November 06, 2025
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Panapaan buzzer-beater lifts JRU vs Arellano, 79-77
IF THERE'S A WILL, there’s a way. And Ivan Panapanaan found one as he drilled the fastbreak lay up at the buzzer that lifted Jose Rizal University (JRU) to a 79-77, win over Arellano University (AU) on Wednesday in NCAA Season 101 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
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November 06, 2025
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BingoPlus Foundation donates US$150,000 for sports development
A HIGHLIGHT of a mall tour recently held by BingoPlus, BingoPlus Foundation held a ceremonial check turnover last Oct. 21 to established golf identities known for the development of aspiring athletes who want to turn their dreams into reality.
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November 06, 2025
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China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips; European carmaker slams ‘zero autonomy’
The Chinese government slammed the Netherlands on Tuesday over its seizure of chipmaker Nexperia, blamingitforjamming up aresolution toa dispute that has disrupted autosector supply chains, hit production and caused some firms to furlough staff.
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November 06, 2025
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Top secrets to real estate success in the Philippines
So you want to be in real estate. Countless entrepreneurs have ventured — and many have succeeded — as part-time or full-time brokers or even as real estate developers.
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November 06, 2025
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PLDT rolls out SmartSafe to replace one-time passwords
PLDT Inc. through its corporate arm PLDT Enterprise has unveiled SmartSafe, a telecommunication-enabled authentication system that aims to phase out onetime passwords (OTP), with government support expected for a nationwide rollout.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices fall on strong dollar, fears of oversupply
Oil prices settled lower on Tuesday as weaker manufacturing numbers and a stronger dollar weighed on demand, while the OPEC+ decision to pause output hikes in the first quarter of next year could signal the group’s concern about a potential supply glut.
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November 06, 2025
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Automakers urge US to extend North America free trade deal
Major automakers, including General Motors, Tesla, Toyota Motor, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Ford, urged the Trump administration on Tuesday to extend a North American free trade deal they call crucial to American auto production.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term
Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald J. Trump regained the presidency, giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum as it looks ahead to the congressional midterm elections next year.
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November 06, 2025
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D&L eyes stronger 2025 as profit growth nears 10%
D&L INDUSTRIES, INC. said it is on track to meet, or possibly exceed, its 10% profit growth target for 2025 amid solid demand and export expansion despite high coconut oil prices.
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November 06, 2025
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Fisheries output drops 7.5% in Q3 on typhoon damage to aquaculture
FISHERIES production fell 7.5% year on year in the third quarter to 894,320 metric tons (MT), with aquaculture leading the decline after extensive typhoon and flood damage during the period, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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November 06, 2025
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Ateneo survives upset-minded UE to revive its Final Four hopes
ATENEO DE MANILA University (ADMU) snapped out of a costly five-game funk and kept University of the East (UE) winless via comeback win, 78-74, to revive its Final Four hopes in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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November 06, 2025
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Apple prepares to enter low-cost laptop market for the first time
APPLE, INC. is preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market for the first time, developing a budget Mac aimed at luring away customers from Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs.
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November 06, 2025
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Getty Images largely loses UK lawsuit over AI image generator
Getty Images largely lost its London lawsuit against artificial intelligence (AI) company Stability AI over its image generator on Tuesday, prompting Getty and some lawyers to call for stronger protections for copyright owners in Britain.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Xiaomi launches REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series tablets
XIAOMI has launched its REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series of tablets in the Philippines, which will be available via the brand’s official Shopee and Lazada stores and all authorized stores nationwide starting this Friday (Nov. 7).
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Arca closes in on GM title in 6" ASEAN Individual Chess Championships-Gov. Henry Oaminal Cup
ARCA has jumped from a FIDE Master early this year to an International Master (IM) last August and possibly, if the stars align, the country’s newest Grandmaster (GM) before the year ends.
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November 06, 2025
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Aboitiz Group makes history with triple Four Golden Arrows win
ABOITIZ GROUP has achieved a new milestone in corporate governance excellence, with all three of its publicly listed companies—Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV), Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), and Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank)— earning Four Golden Arrows from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).
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November 06, 2025
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Palay production up 12.6% in Q3 after increase in planted area
PRODUCTION of palay (unmilled rice) rose 12.6% year on year in the third quarter to 3.75 million metric tons (MT), aided by a 15.7% increase in the land planted to rice, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
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November 06, 2025
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Northern Cement Corp. wins at Asian Water Awards 2025
LARGE-SCALE WATER savings through a rainwater harvesting system and advanced wastewater recycling facilities earned top honors for Northern Cement Corp. (NCC) at the 2025 Asian Water Awards.
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November 06, 2025
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Steaming ahead: Din Tai Fung Philippines celebrates 10 years, eyes store expansion
DIN TAI FUNG PHILIPPINES is marking a decade of operations in the country with further expansion outside of Metro Manila, as Filipino consumers continue to embrace its famous soupy dumplings called xiaolongbao.
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November 06, 2025
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Pasig City wins back-to-back 2025 Batang Pinoy overall championship with total haul of 254 medals
PASIG CITY staved off a strong resistance from former champion Baguio with only a four-gold medal gap to complete a back-to-back feat in the overall championship race of the 2025 Batang Pinoy over the weekend in General Santos City.
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November 06, 2025
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PSEi plunges to three-year low on growth woes
PHILIPPINE STOCKS retreated on Wednesday, with the benchmark index plunging to a three-year low, amid fears over slowing economic growth that were worsened by negative sentiment from Wall Street due to concerns over the valuation of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
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November 06, 2025
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From paper to portal: The SEC’s digital leap
The government continues to align its regulatory frameworks by steadily adopting technology to streamline public services and ease doing business.
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November 06, 2025
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Metro Manila office vacancy to stay near 20%
METRO MANILA’S office vacancy rate will remain high through 2027 as new supply continues to outpace demand, according to real estate consultancy KMC Savills, Inc.
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November 06, 2025
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Monde Nissin posts 13% rise in Q3 profit despite higher edible oil costs
MONDE NISSIN CORP. posted a 13.4% yearly increase in third-quarter net income to P2.3 billion, supported by foreign exchange gains and steady growth in its core branded food business despite continued pressure from its meat alternative segment and rising edible oil costs.
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November 06, 2025
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Wicked star Jonathan Bailey named 'sexiest man alive' by People magazine
English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theaters this month in the musical film Wicked: For Good, was named this year’s “sexiest man alive” by People magazine on Monday.
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November 06, 2025
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Agri output likely fell in Q3 led by fisheries; ASF concerns continue
AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT is estimated to have slowed or fallen in the third quarter after a sharp drop in fisheries volume, with analysts and industry officials also skeptical of the performance of the hog industry due to the continuing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.
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November 06, 2025
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Filipino now part of Galaxy Al’s supported languages
SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. last week expanded its Galaxy AI language support to include Filipino.
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