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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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    SBMA near P600B investment milestone

    The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is closing in on a major milestone, having generated nearly P593 billion in total investments from its establishment in 1992 through 2025, underscoring its role as a key engine of national development.

    Raslag plans up to P3 billion capex in 2026 as it accelerates renewable energy expansion

    Listed renewable energy developer Raslag Corp. plans to spend between P2 billion and P3 billion in capital expenditures this year, a sharp increase from only around P500 million last year, as it moves from project preparation to actual construction and equipment procurement.

    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).
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