Philippine peso, South Korean won lead muted Asian FX higher
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar as of 0244 GMT.CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLARCurrencyLatest bidPrevious dayPct MoveJapan yen147.890147.66-0.16Sing...
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De Lima steps back into Congress
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Thailand and Cambodia’s escalating conflict has roots in century-old border dispute
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Online gambling boom sparks calls for ban in Philippines
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Supreme Court throws out impeachment complaint against VP Duterte
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Supreme Court voids impeachment complaint against VP Duterte
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Philippines’ rising renewables use could push power prices 24% lower by 2029, market operator...
SINGAPORE — Increasing adoption of renewable energy in the Philippines could push average annual spot power prices as much as 24% lower by 2029, its...
Philippines’ budget deficit at P241.6 billion in June
MANILA — The Philippine government posted a budget deficit PHBUD=ECI of P241.6 billion ($4.27 billion) in June, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Thursday.It brought the year-to-date...
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