ASEAN summit begins with Myanmar likely to dominate agenda; ‘little progress expected’
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PHNOM PENH — Leaders of Southeast Asian nations began an annual summit on Friday that is likely to be dominated by Myanmar’s…
FTX scrambles for funds as regulators take action
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PIXABAY SINGAPORE — Regulators froze some assets of distressed cryptocurrency exchange FTX and industry peers raced to limit losses on Friday amid…
Baby brands double down on TikTok to market to parents
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PIXABAY From stretch mark creams to baby daywear, parenting companies Mama’s Choice and Edamama are preparing for the anticipated consumer demand this holiday season through digital…
Global CO2 emissions to rise again, climate goals at risk, scientists say
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REUTERS SHARM EL SHEIKH — Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are on track to rise around 1% this year,…
Repeat COVID is riskier than first infection, study finds
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS The risk of death, hospitalization and serious health issues from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) jumps significantly with reinfection…
IMF sees rising economic fragmentation risk, urges policymakers fight inflation
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WASHINGTON — The biggest challenge facing central bankers now is bringing inflation down, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said…
FDA chief vows to streamline drug approval process; make cheaper quality medicines available
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Dr. Samuel Zacate, Director General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was the keynote speaker at the General Membership Meeting of…
Education@theMargins launches Global Alliance for underserved youth — PHINMA Education
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Learning systems for poverty and the role of technology in delivering education became the focus of discussion at the Education@theMargins (E@TM): A…
Q3 GDP surprises with 7.6% growth
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People enjoy an afternoon stroll inside Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila, Aug. 21. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Luisa Maria…
August FDI net inflows drop to $797 million
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REUTERS PHILIPPINE NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) declined in August as higher interest rates and a looming global economic slowdown…