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Mining economic freedom at risk: A review of state intervention in copper and nickel
The Australian Mining Review
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September 1, 2025
By Patricio Faúndez, Practice Leader of Economics at GEM Mining Consulting Over the past decade, states have expanded their control over mining through new taxes, environmental rules, nationalizations, and trade restrictions, reshaping investment...
Misor consumers urge officials to address Moresco II service
Mindanao Gold Star Daily
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September 1, 2025
- Advertisement - FRUSTRATED consumers in Misamis Oriental are calling on elected officials to hold a joint meeting to address persistent power issues and high electricity bills from the Misamis Oriental Rural Electric Service Cooperative (Moresco...
Babyface on Filipinos’ love for R&B: ‘It’s in the blood’
Inquirer
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September 1, 2025
Walk into any karaoke session in the Philippines and chances are, it wouldn’t end without someone queuing up a Babyface song—like “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “When Can I See You”, or one of the many pop and R&B classics he penned and produced...
Ka-CEO’ Program Empowers 800+ Filipino Micro-Entrepreneurs to Launch and Sustain Thriving Businesses Nationwide
Metro Cebu News
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September 1, 2025
In support of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Plan 2023–2028, CVM Pawnshop and Money Changer Corporation (CVM Pawnshop) has empowered 850 Filipino micro-entrepreneurs through the...
The Philippines: Innovation and Digitalisation for Economic Resilience
OpenGov Asia
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August 31, 2025
Achieving smart sustainability in business hinges on innovation and strong partnerships with the government and communities, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said at a recent programme. Speaking at the...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand And Vietnam: Sept 1, 2025
Bernama
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September 1, 2025
INDONESIA 1. NASDEM SUSPENDS LAWMAKERS AHMAD SAHRONI AND NAFA URBACH OVER PUBLIC BACKLASH -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesia’s Nasdem Party suspended lawmakers Ahmad Sahroni and Nafa Urbach from its parliamentary faction after remarks deemed offensive to...
Australia, the Philippines wrap up Exercise Alon 25
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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September 1, 2025
Exercise Alon 25 concluded successfully in the Philippines, strengthening the security partnership between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Alon 25, the ADF’s largest overseas exercise this year,...
Philippines seeks exemption for coconut exports from US reciprocal tariff
Philippine STAR
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August 31, 2025
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star September 1, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking an exemption for coconut exports from the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States, according to the Department of Trade and...
CJ 4DPLEX and SM Cinema to Bring First 270-Degree Panoramic SCREENX Auditorium to the Philippines
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Set to Launch at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, the Country's Largest Mall BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, a worldwide leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today a new partnership...
Philippines lifts curbs on Basmati rice imports from India
Telengana Today
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August 31, 2025
The Philippines has lifted restrictions on Basmati rice imports from India, paving the way for higher farm incomes and stronger trade ties. Indian rice exporters will visit Manila next month as both countries expand cooperation in food security...
U.S. senator sees feasibility of joint arms production with Taiwan
The Columbian - Washington State
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The U.S. and Taiwan could feasibly manufacture weapons jointly, according to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, in remarks that risk angering and escalating tensions with China. “We are open to suggestion and innovation in that...
Reviving the good side of the hemp industry
Panay News
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August 31, 2025
IT SEEMS there are two sides to the hemp industry: the good side and the bad side. Unfortunately, because of the bad side, the good side has also been effectively shut down. The ban extends beyond the harmful use of cannabis to all forms of...
Market Profile: Digitalisation as the way forward for Philippine non-life insurance sector
Asia Insurance Review
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The Philippines’ non-life insurance sector is expected to grow in the coming years, thanks to the country’s positive macroeconomic indicators and digitalisation, which could lead to better insurance penetration in an economy that has always lagged...
Notes on the beat: What can the Philippines learn from the Australian energy market?
Philstar
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August 31, 2025
Brix Lelis - The Philippine Star September 1, 2025 | 12:00am SYDNEY – If the energy transition is a marathon, Australia is already running with steady confidence, while the Philippines is still finding its footing. Both countries want to break...
Ayala, Unicapital see Philippines tourism boom in the horizon
Philstar
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August 31, 2025
Richmond Mercurio - The Philippine Star September 1, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — A tourism boom is in the air – and big companies as well as investment houses are feeling it. “My prediction is, Philippines as a destination, our time is...
PH conference to convene geothermal energy leaders
Manila Standard
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August 31, 2025
The National Geothermal Association of the Philippines (NGAP) will host the 6th Philippine International Geothermal Conference (PIGC6) from Sept. 10-11, 2025, at The Fifth at Rockwell in Makati City. The conference, themed “Flash Point: Igniting...
Australia’s energy grid strategy holds key lessons for Philippines
Business World
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August 31, 2025
By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter SYDNEY, Australia — As the Philippines anticipates the entry of new capacity to meet growing electricity demand, the country should learn from Australia’s coordination between transmission and generation. “One...
Volvo Cars Philippines to raffle off ‘ultimate European holiday’
Business World
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August 31, 2025
HARIPHIL ASIA RESOURCES, INC. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo cars in the Philippines, invites customers to “experience the brand at its most authentic — at the very heart of Sweden.” Volvo Cars Philippines announced an exclusive...
August inflation rise seen due to higher food and energy prices
The Manila Times
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August 31, 2025
HIGHER energy and food prices likely drove inflation up in August but not to the extent of breaching the central bank’s target, analysts said. The median forecast in a Manila Times poll was 1.2 percent, an increase from July’s six-year low of 0.9...
'Aggressive destination,' good deals to score at 36th Philippine Travel Mart
Philippine STAR
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August 31, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) launched the 36th Philippine Travel Mart through a press briefer at the Manila Peninsula. Simply dubbed "Boosting Next Gen Tourism," the early afternoon event highlighted...