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What to expect when Biden meets Xi Jinping in San Francisco

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on Wednesday before a summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco, seeking to reduce friction in what many see as the world's most dangerous rivalry. The leaders of the world's two largest economies have known each other for over a decade and have shared hours of conversation in six interactions since Biden's January 2021 inauguration. But they have met only once in person since then and Xi has not visited the United States since 2017 when Donald Trump was president.

With manufacturing loans rising, can China avoid a new supply glut?

China's leaders, determined to upgrade manufacturing, are steering money toward makers of high-tech products, from semiconductors to EVs, raising fears that overcapacity will fuel...

Dubai to showcase demand for jets under shadow of Mideast tensions

Dubai will stage its high-profile aerospace pageant next week against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza that is pushing up demand for weapons while closing airspace and making flights longer and more expensive for some airlines.

Moody’s turns negative on US credit rating, draws Washington ire

Moody's on Friday lowered its outlook on the U.S. credit rating to "negative" from "stable" citing large fiscal deficits and a decline in debt affordability, a move that drew immediate criticism from President Joe Biden's administration.

OpenAI investors see more startup opportunities despite ChatGPT expansion

OpenAI's announcement on artificial intelligence "apps" do not spell the death knell for nascent startups building AI products, two OpenAI investors said at a Reuters NEXT conference on Thursday.

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Consortium begins P2.1B microgrid projects in underserved areas

A power consortium has started building 24 microgrid projects worth about P2.1 billion to bring electricity to remote communities in Palawan, Cebu, and Quezon Province.

Tookitaki expands Philippine presence, boosts anti-crime push 

Tookitaki has expanded its footprint in the Philippines with a new satellite office at Ayala Triangle Tower One in Makati City, signaling confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech markets.

Philippines clinches P925M ITB Berlin deals

The Philippines secured more than P925 million in preliminary sales leads at Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin 2026, reinforcing its push to capture higher-value European travelers and expand its long-haul market base.

Monde Nissin cited for plastic, circular gains

Monde Nissin Corp. has received a Special Citation for Obliged Enterprises at the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program, highlighting its progress in cutting plastic use and advancing circular packaging.
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