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    Philippines enacts new law that makes paying taxes easier

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has signed into law a bill making it easier for taxpayers to pay their taxes in a bid to increase the revenue his government needs to boost infrastructure spending.

    Asia wealth managers flock to Dubai as clients look to diversify

    A growing number of wealth managers in Asia are setting up offices in Dubai, capitalizing on warming diplomatic ties between China and the Middle East and betting on a surge in demand from clients for geographical diversification.

    Indonesia estimates Jan-Feb rice output to drop 46%

    Indonesia's rice output in January and February this year is estimated at 2.25 million metric tons, agriculture ministry data showed on Wednesday, a 46.3npercent drop from the same period a year ago as El Nino hits harvests.

    Global stocks stumble as yields rise on tight US labor market

    Bonds sold off and global equity markets failed to fully shake off New Year blues on Thursday after U.S. unemployment data indicated a resilient labor market, tempering expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2024.

    As Japan’s Wajima city digs out from quake, hopes fade for tourism recovery

    Hotel chef Makoto Wakabayashi was among those in Wajima hoping for a banner year as visitors returned to the scenic, seaside town that weathered more than two years of pandemic gloom.

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    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.

    AirAsia PH to add 20 aircraft in five-year expansion drive

    AirAsia Philippines has revealed plans to expand its fleet by up to 20 aircraft over the next five years to meet surging demand for both domestic and international travel.
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