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    Barely enough power for industry, households forecast in 2024

    Power industry leaders have warned of inadequate power supply next year, saying there is barely enough for the country' requirements given no new power plants coming online anytime soon.

    Philippines launches maiden sukuk bonds sale

    The Philippines, one of Asia's most active sovereign debt issuers, has launched its maiden sukuk bonds issue, according to a government announcement on Monday, mandating banks involved to arrange the sale.

    Government reworking game-changing commuter, long-haul rail lines abandoned by China

    The Department of Transportation on Friday said the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and South Long Haul (SLH) rail are game-changing projects seen reviving the country's rail industry.

    China says no unusual pathogens found after WHO queries respiratory outbreaks

    Chinese health authorities have not detected any unusual or novel pathogens and provided the requested data on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

    Japanese inflation picks up as BOJ pivot bets grow

    Japan's core consumer price growth picked up slightly in October, after easing the previous month, reinforcing investors' views that stubborn inflation may push the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to roll back monetary stimulus before long.

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