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    Japan’s business mood hits near 2-year high in December quarter

    Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers hit a near two-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched central bank survey showed,...

    Cryptoverse: Bitcoin defies its doubters in 2023

    If 2022 was the year that "broke bitcoin", 2023 has been the year of trauma recovery.

    Boeing deepens strategy cuts as operations take center-stage – sources

    Boeing Co has embarked on deeper-than-expected cuts in its strategy ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions as it refocuses energies on tackling industrial pressures, people familiar with the matter said.

    New COP28 draft text does not mention phase out of fossil fuels

    The U.N.'s climate body on Monday published its latest draft text of the deal it hopes to reach at the COP28 summit in Dubai, which includes a range of actions countries could take to reduce emissions.

    IMF’s Gopinath says economic fragmentation could cut global GDP by 7%

    The International Monetary Fund's No. 2 official on Monday warned that fragmentation in the global economy and clear shifts in underlying bilateral trade could trigger a "new Cold War" given the conflict in Ukraine and U.S.-China tensions.

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    OPMC eyes bigger, longer Linapacan play

    Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corp. is gearing up for the next chapter of the West Linapacan project as its joint venture moves to secure a new petroleum service contract ahead of the current concession’s expiration.

    PCC clears Metro Pacific takeover of coconut firm

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc.’s takeover of Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines, paving the way for a major consolidation in the country’s coconut industry.

    US inflation surprise spurs Wall Street rally

    U.S. stocks jumped Thursday after a long-delayed inflation report delivered a clear upside surprise, snapping Wall Street out of a four-session slide and reigniting hopes for interest-rate cuts.

    Budget boost paves way for more farm-to-market roads in 2026 

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed Congress’ decision to more than double funding for farm-to-market roads (FMRs), calling it a “game-changing investment” for farmers, food supply chains, and rural economies as lawmakers finalize the 2026 national budget.
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