NCR retail prices accelerate to 6.6% in February
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS RETAIL PRICE growth of general goods in the Philippine capital region grew at its fastest pace in February,…
Nike faces shareholder proposal on human rights
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WU YI-UNSPLASH NEW YORK – Activist shareholder platform Tulipshare is calling on Nike to offer more transparency on working conditions in its supply chain. In a shareholder proposal released…
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction
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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM/WIKIPEDIA KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s top court on Friday dismissed a bid by jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to review his corruption conviction over the multi-billion dollar scandal at…
Japan bans steel, aircraft exports to Russia in latest sanctions on Ukraine war
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A person holds Japan’s national flag at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2, 2020. — REUTERS/KIM KYUNG-HOON TOKYO – Japan…
Philippine central bank head says ‘too early’ for rate pause
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It may be too soon for the Philippine central bank to pause from raising interest rates at its next policy meeting in…
BSP says March annual inflation likely in 7.4%-8.2% range
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People eat at a restaurant in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Jan. 26, 2023. — REUTERS/Lisa Marie David MANILA – Philippine annual…
Trump criminally charged in New York, a first for a US ex-president
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REUTERS NEW YORK – Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to…
Asian shares ride high in Q1 but steel for US inflation data
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REUTERS SYDNEY – Asian shares were headed for a second quarterly gain on Friday while bonds were enjoying the best month since…
First Atkins cold storage opening to fulfill commitment to food security, local economy
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In attendance during the opening were (L-R) PNB Capital President Gerry Valenciano, Cong. Harry Angping, Michael Ornido, Cold Chain Association President Anthony…
Boosting PHL’s anti-piracy law critical in protecting P1.60-T creatives sector, future-proofing economy
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Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Wednesday underscored the urgency of amending the country’s 26-year old Intellectual Property (IP) Code to…