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    Elon Musk asks court to reject SEC’s bid to make him testify in Twitter probe

    Elon Musk asked a federal judge on Thursday not to force him to testify in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's probe into his $44 billion takeover of social media site Twitter.

    Lithium producers stay bullish on EVs despite growing headwinds

    The world's largest lithium producers say they remain bullish on long-term demand for the battery material in the midst of recent price drops fueled by growing worries that the global pace of electric vehicle adoption is slowing.

    China iPhone sales strong, Apple tells investors as Huawei threat looms

    Apple said on Thursday that demand for its iPhones in China was strong, trying to reassure investors who are worried it is losing ground to a newly resurgent Huawei Technologies and other local smartphone makers.

    Fed keeps rates unchanged, Powell hedges on possible end of tightening campaign

    The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as policymakers struggled to determine whether financial conditions may be tight enough already to control inflation, or whether an economy that continues to outperform expectations may need still more restraint.

    White House to share ransomware data with allies – source

    The White House is working to finalize as soon as Tuesday a new policy outlining how governments should respond to ransomware attacks, including sharing information on attackers and the accounts they use to collect ransoms, a senior administration official with knowledge of the matter said.

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    New organic pesticide gets PCA nod to fight cocolisap

    The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has approved the use of CropGuard, a locally developed pesticide by Chemrez Technologies Inc., as an alternative treatment for coconut scale insect (CSI), or cocolisap, signaling a shift toward more sustainable pest control policies.

    Hydrogen exploration kicks off in clean energy push

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has conducted a reconnaissance survey in Zambales and Pangasinan preparatory to crafting the country’s first native hydrogen exploration service contracts. The effort is a critical step in positioning hydrogen as a resource in the country’s clean energy transition, particularly through co-firing with natural gas to reduce emissions.

    P20 rice program launched in Guimaras

    The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the local government, launched the “Benteng Bigas, Meron na!” in Guimaras, expanding the reach of the affordable rice initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to vulnerable sectors in the island province.

    New BPI fund offers 6.1% annual payout via global bonds

    BPI Wealth, the asset management arm of Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands, has introduced the BPI Global Bond Income Fund, aiming to provide Filipino investors with consistent monthly income through global fixed income investments.
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