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Most Asian FX post weekly losses on U.S. rate cut outlook, China gloom

Most Asian currencies declined for the week as concerns over China's shaky economic recovery and a gloomier outlook for U.S. rate cuts soured sentiment. 

El Nino waning, La Nina to develop in second half of 2024

The La Nina weather pattern characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Pacific Ocean could emerge in the second half of 2024, following a strong El Ninoyear, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday.

China wins multibillion peso Davao transport upgrade program

The Department of Transportation  has awarded a multi-billion peso contract to China companies to build a state-of-the-art bus system in Davao City, marking a major step towards modernizing public transportation in Mindanao.

DICT secures two-year cybersecurity enhancement pact with JICA

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a two-year agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to improve cyber security in the Philippines. 

Elizalde rebrands as MBC Media Group

The Manila Broadcasting Co. (MBC) on Friday bared a new identity as MBC Media Group to keep up with the fast-changing media landscape in the Philippines.  

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Cisco and NVIDIA make AI infrastructure practical 

If artificial intelligence has spent the last two years as corporate theater with lavish pilots and cautious applause, then Cisco and NVIDIA are now selling the stage itself.

The Days Ahead

Several things have changed over the past month. The global economy is now poised to face another severe slowdown and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict. While the impact on countries may differ in magnitude, the oil supply shock will squeeze economic activity and raise prices significantly.

Grab expands electric taxi rollout nationwide push

Grab Philippines is accelerating its shift to eco-mobility, expanding the rollout of its GrabTaxi Electric service as electric vehicle (EV) adoption gains momentum across the country.

Shopee expands MSME roadshow to regions

Shopee is expanding its Tatak Pinoy MSME Roadshow across more provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao, scaling up a nationwide push to deliver digital skills training to underserved entrepreneurs.
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