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    China, Indonesia face deeper output cuts to tackle nickel price slide

    China and Indonesia are set to reduce nickel output by at least 100,000 metric tons this year as producers seek to limit losses following a slump in the price of the metal used in stainless steel manufacture and for EVs, traders and analysts said.

    Cisco launches Motific to enable groups to navigate Generative AI

    NASDAQ-listed Cisco on Monday announced the deployment of Motific, Cisco’s first software-as-a-service, or SaaS, product that allows for trustworthy and compliant generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, in organizations. 

    IMF urges BOJ to end bond yield control, huge asset buying

    The Bank of Japan should consider ending its yield curve control and massive asset purchases now, then gradually raise short-term interest rates, the IMF said on Friday, as markets ramp up bets on a near-term turn in the central bank's ultra-easy policy.

    Thin supply propels rates in India to fresh record high

    Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India extended their rally this week, rising for a fourth consecutive week to a record high as supplies remained limited.

    DICT secures two-year cybersecurity enhancement pact with JICA

    The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has signed a two-year agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to improve cyber security in the Philippines. 

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    FPA bans online sale of fertilizers, pesticides

    The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has banned the online selling and trading of fertilizers and agricultural pesticides, saying these products may only be sold over the counter by authorized dealers.

    CREC sets $2B capex for 2026, flags weak peso as risk

    Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has set aside up to $2 billion in capital spending for 2026, double last year’s roughly $1 billion budget, as it ramps up renewable energy and battery storage projects.

    Fuel prices seen rising by more than P1 per liter this week

    Motorists should expect another big increase in fuel prices this Tuesday, with some products likely going up by more than P1 per liter.

    Love, ledgers, and the price of forever

    Getting married these days isn’t just about saying “I do.” It’s also saying yes to spreadsheets, supplier negotiations, and an accidental minor in macroeconomics—because love may be priceless, but weddings most certainly are not.

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