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Asialink seen growing exponentially

Creador, which recently bought 18 percent of Asialink Finance Corp., projects Asialink to grow exponentially in the years forward now that it has more resources to address substantial unmet demands for loans from the largely unbanked small and medium enterprises.

EDC lists P10-billion fixed rate Asean green bonds

Renewable energy developer Energy Development Corp. (EDC) has listed P10 billion in fixed rate ASEAN green bonds representing the second tranche of its P15-billion shelf registration at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx).

SMC, DOTr jointly evaluating Bulacan LGU proposal realigning MRT-7 station

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is evaluating a proposal by the San Jose del Monte local government in Bulacan to realign the MRT-7 project's Bulacan station. The proposal has the potential to delay its completion.

BTr awards entire P30 billion offer on strong demand

The Bureau of the Treasury awarded the entire P30 billion it offered for three-year treasury bonds sold at the auction Tuesday.

Helpful hacks from GCash

GCash, the mobile wallet of Globe Telecom, has partnered with IKON Manning Solutions, a talent-sourcing agency, to provide overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with important digital financial services helping them support their families back home.

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Japan tightens in flight battery rules over risks

Japan is set to impose stricter limits on mobile batteries carried by air travelers, joining a growing global push to curb fire hazards linked to lithium-ion powered devices.

Food prices hold steady despite higher fuel costs

Food prices have remained broadly stable despite rising fuel costs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said, suggesting that adequate supply is helping cushion the impact of higher logistics expenses.

Shorter crops, stronger roots: salt-tough rice, wheat

New research published in Molecular Plant, a partner journal of Cell Press, suggests that Green Revolution varieties aren’t just high-yielding, they are also better equipped to handle salty soils. That is a big deal, considering roughly 20 percent of the world’s cultivated land is affected by salinity, a creeping problem that stunts growth and cuts yields.

CCPI to host fully booked ECOMP-P5 conference with top national leaders

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) will hold its ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference, titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” featuring prominent leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.
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