Economy
Thailand Approves Four New EEC Zones to Attract Advanced Industry Investment
Oct 28, 2026

Thailand Approves Four New EEC Zones to Attract Advanced Industry Investment

The EEC Policy Committee approved four new economic zones in Chon Buri and Rayong to boost advanced industries, emphasizing technology, infrastructure, and workforce development for attractive interna...

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Metrobank sustains 'Strongest Bank' title for sixth straight year
Oct 28, 2026

Metrobank sustains 'Strongest Bank' title for sixth straight year

The recognition is part of The Asian Banker's annual ranking of the world's 1,000 largest and strongest banks, which evaluates institutions based on key measures of financial performance, balance shee...

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Federal Land, DHSUD and Pag-IBIG Fund partner to expand homeownership opportunities
Oct 28, 2026

Federal Land, DHSUD and Pag-IBIG Fund partner to expand homeownership opportunities

Federal Land, DHSUD and the Pag-IBIG Fund sign an MOU to create more opportunities for Filipino families to achieve homeownership....

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Closed fishing season for galunggong begins Nov. 1
Oct 28, 2026

Closed fishing season for galunggong begins Nov. 1

The annual three-month closed fishing season for round scad or galunggong will begin on November 1, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Mimaropa announced....

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Australian inflation runs hot in Q3, cements case for imminent rate rise
Oct 28, 2026

Australian inflation runs hot in Q3, cements case for imminent rate rise

Stubborn inflation has forced the RBA to lift interest rates four times this year to a 15-year high...

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Improper antibiotic dosing linked to resistant E. coli in meat -- DA
Oct 28, 2026

Improper antibiotic dosing linked to resistant E. coli in meat -- DA

Improper antibiotic dosing in livestock has contributed to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday....

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New Zealand central bank unexpectedly holds rates, signals likely hikes
Oct 28, 2026

New Zealand central bank unexpectedly holds rates, signals likely hikes

This comes 10 days before a general election where the outlook for the economy and inflation remains a key issue...

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UK investor BII eyes LEC climate infra projects
Oct 28, 2026

UK investor BII eyes LEC climate infra projects

MANILA, Philippines — The British International Investment (BII) has expressed interest in financing priority climate infrastructure projects under the Luzon Economic Corridor as part of its broader $...

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Imports remain subdued despite stronger demand for key goods
Oct 28, 2026

Imports remain subdued despite stronger demand for key goods

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine import activity remained subdued in the first nine months of the year despite stronger demand for several key commodities, according to the latest Bureau of Customs (B...

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World Bank funds P97.9M push to boost Bukidnon coffee
Oct 28, 2026

World Bank funds P97.9M push to boost Bukidnon coffee

MANILA, Philippines — A World Bank-funded initiative is providing P97.91 million for agricultural infrastructure, enterprise development, and water and irrigation to develop the coffee industry in the...

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