South Korea fines German automakers for rigging diesel car emissions
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REUTERS SEOUL — South Korea’s anti-trust regulator said on Thursday it would impose a combined fine of 42.3 billion won ($33.48 million)…
Japan exchanging information on China spy balloon with US — gov’t
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CHRIS BARBALIS-UNSPLASH JAPAN is exchanging information on Chinese spy balloons with the United States, top government spokesperson Hirokazu Matsuno said on Thursday. There have been confirmations of suspected balloons…
Australia orders checks on Chinese-made cameras in defense offices
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CODY LOGAN/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS SYDNEY — The Australian government will examine surveillance technology used in offices of the defense department, Defence Minister Richard…
North Korea shows off largest-ever number of nuclear missiles at nighttime parade
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SEOUL — Nuclear-armed North Korea showcased its missile production muscle during a nighttime parade, state media reported on Thursday, displaying more intercontinental…
What’s in store for the travel accommodation industry in 2023?
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Despite economic challenges, the rebound in hotel markets is expected to continue as countries open their borders, according to an industry expert….
Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in ad
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STOCK PHOTO | Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay LONDON – Alphabet, Inc. lost $100 billion in market value on Wednesday after…
VOX POPULI | After three years of travel restrictions, where do Filipinos want to go now?
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MANY FILIPINOS are now going on “revenge travels” after spending the past three years confined to their homes due to strict mobility…
Jobless rate eases to 3-year low in ’22
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A worker makes Christmas decorations in a workshop in Barangay San Vicente, Angono, Rizal. The jobless rate improved to 4.3% in December,…
Dollar reserves near $100B as of end-January
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UNITED STATES dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC in this…
Inflation likely peaked in January, says BSP chief
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Fresh produce is being sold at the Marikina public market in this file photo. Inflation surged to a new 14-year high of…