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    Emerging markets’ stocks jump, led by heavyweight China shares; FX steady

    Emerging markets stocks rose to their highest levels since August on Wednesday, led by gains in Chinese shares on positive economic data, while currencies remained steady as bets on U.S. interest rate cuts lingered.

    Apple explores AI deals with news publishers

    Apple has opened negotiations in recent weeks with major news and publishing organizations, seeking permission to use their material in the company's development of generative artificial intelligence systems, the New York Times reported on Friday.

    IEA working to cut renewable energy costs in developing world

    The International Energy Agency will work to ensure the World Bank, regional development banks and others prioritize the cost of investing in clean energy in developing countries following the COP28 summit last week, its executive director said.

    How far could China-Philippines relations worsen?

    China and the Philippines have ramped up rhetoric on defending territorial claims in the South China Sea, despite both calling for dialogue to settle tensions over that strategic waterway.

    AI cannot be patent ‘inventor’, UK Supreme Court rules in landmark case

    An American computer scientist on Wednesday lost his bid to register patents over inventions created by his artificial intelligence system, in a landmark case...

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    BSP cuts policy rate to 4.75% amid weak growth outlook

    The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent during its rate-setting meeting today, defying widespread market expectations of a hold at 5 percent.

    DOTr secures key ROW areas to accelerate NSCR completion

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Thursday the successful acquisition of right-of-way (ROW) in six critical areas from Calumpit, Bulacan to Clark, Pampanga, aimed at accelerating the completion of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System.

    DA brings P20 rice, agri aid to Batanes

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) visit to Batanes to launch the “P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program and distribute over ₱13 million in agricultural and fisheries support.

    DA lifts poultry import ban on six countries

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from six countries previously affected by avian influenza.
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