Thursday, 22 January 2026, 4:33 am

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    Japan’s Q3 business mood improves in boost to economic outlook

    Japan's business sentiment improved in the three months to September, a central bank survey showed on Monday, suggesting the economy is weathering headwinds from slowing global growth for now.

    Apple identifies issues causing overheating in iPhone 15

    Apple on Saturday said it has identified a few issues that can cause new iPhones to run warmer than expected, including a bug in the iOS 17 software which will be fixed in an upcoming update.

    Saudi Arabia forecasts slower growth, budget deficit this year

    The largest Arab economy expects real gross domestic product to grow by 0.03 percent this year, the document released by the ministry of finance showed, compared with a previous forecast for growth of 3.1 percent.

    ADB bares capital moves to boost lending by $100B over a decade

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled new capital reforms on Friday that will unlock $100 billion in new financing capacity over 10 years as the lender expands its development and anti-poverty mission to tackle climate change and other global crises.

    Oil prices climb as markets focus on supply tightness

    Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday as markets focused on supply tightness heading into winter and a "soft landing" for the US economy.

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    SRA sets rules for planned 100,000-MT raw sugar exports to US

    The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has issued new guidelines governing the planned export of up to 100,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to the United States for crop year 2025–2026, outlining who may participate and stressing that the program can be stopped at any time if conditions change.

    SMX Cebu set to transform MICE

    A P3.3-billion SMX Convention Center, billed as the largest in the Philippines, will rise in Cebu by the third quarter of 2026, cementing the city’s position as a premier hub for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).

    Gov’t to push regional energy agenda as ASEAN chair, says DOE

    The Department of Energy (DOE) said ASEAN senior energy officials have endorsed the group’s annual energy priorities, including the Philippines’ key proposals for its ASEAN chairmanship.

    ERC approves P11.77B Claver-Siargao power interconnection project

    The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) P11.77-billion Claver-Siargao Interconnection Project (CSIP), aimed at improving power supply in Siargao Island.
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