TDF yields climb as BSP, Fed continue to raise interest rates
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BW FILE PHOTO YIELDS on the term deposit facility (TDF) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continued to rise on Wednesday…
UBS cuts half-a-dozen bankers in HK as deals slump due to China turmoil
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UBS Group AG is cutting China-focused jobs amid a slump in dealmaking in the world’s second-largest economy. — MAN CHUNG/UNSPLASH UBS GROUP…
South Korea to end pre-departure coronavirus tests for overseas travelers
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A MAN walks along a nearly empty street in Seoul, South Korea, July 12. — REUTERS SEOUL — South Korea will from…
US plans to move COVID vaccines, treatments to private markets
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REUTERS WASHINGTON — The US government expects its supply of COVID-19 vaccines and antiviral treatments to run out over the next year…
Taiwan vows to ‘counter-attack’ if China’s forces enter its territory
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REUTERS TAIPEI — Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self defense and “counter-attack” if Chinese armed forces entered…
Recommended, but not required
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN The Department of Health (DoH) was reported to have removed the requirement for college and university students to…
Masks down, Singapore smiles on high-earners again
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IF THERE’S ANY DOUBT that COVID is in the rearview mirror for Singapore, set it aside. The country is making new efforts…
Impact of greed
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PIXABAY Over the month, two former heads of government have continued to find themselves in trouble with their respective countries’ justice systems….
Noise can be soothing
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YOGENDRA SINGH-UNSPLASH WE ASSOCIATE SILENCE with calm and contentment. But can noise also be just as soothing? Noises are the vital signs…
One dose HPV vaccine or two? Up to gov’t to decide, says Merck
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FREEPIK The governor of Quezon said local government units (LGUs) must prioritize health in their budgetary considerations. “Financing is a major contributor…