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Imagination peoples the air
The Philippine Guest of Honor Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair presents unique narratives
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
US weighs annual China chip supply approvals for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix
THE United States is proposing annual approvals for the export of chipmaking supplies to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix’s China-based factories, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Analysts see SM Prime’s US dollar bond issue as strategic funding for expansion
SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC’S (SMPH) planned issuance of US dollar-denominated senior notes aligns with the need to diversify its funding sources, as it defers the initial public offering (IPO) of its planned real estate investment trust (REIT), analysts said.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
PCCI says continued detention of FNI chairman eroding investor confidence
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) said the delayed release of Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) Chairman Joseph C. Sy is harmful to the investment climate.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bazaars boost business sales, says jewelry entrepreneur
JOINING BAZAARS can help small businesses match their monthly online sales in just a day while raising brand visibility, according to a Filipina jewelry entrepreneur.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chavez joins Paalam, Fajardo and Ogayre out of World Boxing tournament
FILIPINOS in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England are falling like dominoes.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
The critical infrastructure imperative: Powering growth and resilience
As of last month, the Marcos Jr. administration has identified 207 infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) under the Build Better More program. These projects, whose cost amounts to P10.433 trillion, are intended to facilitate smoother trade flows, attract long-term investments, and support inclusive national development.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices settle up after OPEC+ opts for modest output increase
Oil prices settled higher on Monday, recovering some of last week’s losses, after producer group OPEC+ opted for a modest output hike and investors priced in the possibility of more sanctions on Russian crude.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
EU envoy in Washington for talks on Russia sanctions - Commission
The European Union's (EU) sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan was in Washington with a team of experts to discuss further sanctions against Russia with US counterparts, the European Commission said on Monday.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Stronger peso seen to cut Meralco rates in Sept.
POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electrie Co. (Meralco) expects a lower overall rate this month, as a stronger peso is seen to have brought down the cost of power purchased from its suppliers.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Alcaraz era
Carlos Alcaraz’s latest triumph in New York was most definitely about growth. Over the weekend, he faced Jannik Sinner for the second consecutive major tournament final. Unlike in Wimbledon, however, the outcome was to his liking. And while the rematch stretched across four sets, he appeared to be in control from the get-go.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Coach Norman Black braces for import beef up at upcoming Southeast Asian Games
COACH Norman Black vowed to assemble the “strongest and most balanced” Philippine squad as he braces for rivals beefed up by imports in the coming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG).
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL urged to move up copper value chain
THE PHILIPPINES needs to move up the copper value chain by investing in higher-value downstream activities rather than simply mining ore, a PwC official said on Tuesday.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
JICA signals readiness to support PHL railway, road, bridge projects
THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it stands ready to further support Philippine railway, road, and bridge projects if the Philippines puts forward suitable proposals.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bohol links decline in South Korean visitors to security issues, high costs
BOHOL, one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, is experiencing a drop in visitors from South Korea due to security concerns and travel costs, according to the province’s tourism council.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
The rise of the Baguio Business Club
(Part 1)
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
IM Dableo, Barangay 449 rule Inter-Manila Chess Championship
INTERNATIONAL Master (IM) Ronald Dableo and his Barangay 449 squad bested FIDE Master (FM) Alekhine Nouri and his Brgy. 46 team, 3.5-0.5, in the seventh and final round to rule the first Mayor Isko Moreno Inter-Manila Chess Championship at the Coliseo de Manila in Tondo.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed as court rules hospital stay unlawful
Thailand’s influential former Prime Minister (PM) ‘Thaksin Shinawatra was sent to prison on Tuesday after the Supreme Court ruled his time in hospital detention was an attempt to avoid jail, a major blow for a powerful family that has dominated politics for two decades.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold rallies to record high as Fed rate cut bets firm
GOLD surged past the $3,600 an ounce level for the first time on Monday, hitting a record high, as soft US labor data reinforced expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
DoE overhauls EV classification system
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it updated the system for classifying electric vehicles (EVs) to harmonize the categories and reduce the administrative burden of regulating the segment.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chinese robotics firm Unitree eyeing $7-B IPO valuation
China’s Unitree Robotics is looking at a company valuation of as much as 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) for its planned initial public offering (IPO), two people with knowledge of the plans of one of the country’s newest and most high-profile startups said.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gov’t fully awards reissued bonds at lower rates
THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the reissued seven-year Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it offered on Tuesday at a lower average rate on strong demand, with investors looking to lock in high yields as they expect further monetary easing here and in the United States.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Copper rises on US rate cut hopes and Chinese demand
Copper prices inched up on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar, outflows from warehouses registered with the London Metal Exchange (LME), and hopes of stronger import demand in China this month.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
PAGCOR on track to hit gaming revenue target
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said gross gaming revenue (GGR) is on track to hit the $7-billion target for 2025 despite restrictions imposed on online gambling.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Funding woes stall F-16 deal as upgrades pushed
THE PHILIPPINE government’s plan to acquire 20 F-16 fighter jets from the US remains stalled due to funding constraints, officials said on Tuesday, even as Manila deepens its defense cooperation with Washington and other partners to address growing security challenges.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Australia's ANZ to cut 3,500 jobs as new CEO Matos takes charge
SYDNEY — ANZ Group’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nuno Matos warned of more “ugly” changes to come at the Australian lender after the announcement of 3,500 job cuts on Tuesday, but said the decisions would safeguard its future growth.
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September 10, 2025
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Boatwright naturalization still on in present Congress
THE bid to get Bennie Boatwright naturalized and join Gilas Pilipinas Men is still on.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Renault to add cheaper batteries for affordable EVs
French automaker Renault will introduce more affordable batteries for electric vehicles (EVS) and speed up development times for all models to better compete with Chinese rivals, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Francois Provost said Monday.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ex-DPWH engineer tags senators in anomalous flood control programs
A FORMER Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer has accused two senators of complicity in anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan province, as Congress continues its parallel probes into a multibillion-peso infrastructure scandal.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Robinsons Land Corp. to build green office tower in Davao
ROBINSONS OFFICES, the office development and leasing arm of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), is developing a new office building on JP Laurel Street in Davao, with completion slated for early 2027.
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