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    Philippines launches maiden sukuk bonds sale

    The Philippines, one of Asia's most active sovereign debt issuers, has launched its maiden sukuk bonds issue, according to a government announcement on Monday, mandating banks involved to arrange the sale.

    UN aviation meeting agrees to goal of 5% lower emissions by 2030

    A meeting of more than 100 countries on Friday agreed to an interim goal for emissions reductions from global aviation by 2030 by using less-polluting fuels, but China, Russia and some others aired concerns about the impact on their economies.

    US, Britain, other countries ink agreement to make AI ‘secure by design’

    The United States, Britain and more than a dozen other countries on Sunday unveiled what a senior U.S. official described as the first detailed international agreement on how to keep artificial intelligence safe from rogue actors, pushing for companies to create AI systems that are "secure by design."

    OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster -sources

    Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers sent the board of directors a letter warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. 

    Japan cuts view on economy for first time in 10 months

    Japan's government on Wednesday slashed its view on the economy for November in its first such downgrade in 10 months, as weak demand weighed on capital spending and consumer expenditure.

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    Inter-agency coming after digital influencers promoting illegal online gambling

    The inter-agency Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has issued a warning to content creators in the country, urging them to stop promoting illegal online gambling platforms.

    PNB wins 5th straight Euromoney Award for investment research

    The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has secured its fifth consecutive Best Bank for Investment Research in the Philippines award from Euromoney at the 2025 Private Banking Awards, underscoring its growing influence in financial analytics and client advisory services.

    Alliance eyes Casiguran as marine enterprise hub

    The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region III (BFAR-III) have formalized a partnership aimed at aligning corporate development with community-based marine livelihood initiatives in Casiguran.

    Six month PPA revenue powers past ₱14.8B mark

    The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a 13.65 percent increase in revenue reaching ₱14.85 billion in the first half of 2025, up from ₱12.91 billion during the same period last year. This highlights the agency’s pivotal role in supporting Philippine trade, tourism, and national infrastructure development.
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