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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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    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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