SM City Square in Xiamen, China (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Sy family remains bullish on its China operations, with SM’s newly opened mall in Xiamen enjoying strong tenant take-up. SM Supermalls has recently expanded its presence in China with the opening of SM City Xiamen Haicang, its …
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Batangas State University president Dr. Tirso Ronquillo Batangas State University (BatStateU) The National Engineering University launched its LIMA Campus in Lipa-Malvar, Batangas to redefine engineering and technology education through an industry-based learning model focused on Industry 4.0. The new campus, a partnership with Aboitiz Economic Estates, is located within the …
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Businesses accused the card companies of charging them too much to accept their cards as payment. The settlement, if approved by a judge, would see the companies lower their fees and allow merchants to not accept some cards. U.S. settlement comes years after Canadian lawsuit and new rules limited swipe …
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The Philippines will host the 2026 UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, reinforcing its growing status as a global culinary destination, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said Monday. The event, expected to draw participants from over 150 countries for its 10th edition, highlights gastronomy tourism as a key segment of …
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Bitcoin jumped more than 1% to move above $105,000 Monday amid investor optimism over the government shutdown ending. Photo by: STRF/STAR MAX/IPx 2021 1/29/21 · STRF/STAR MAX/IPx Bitcoin (BTC-USD) climbed along with altcoins Ripple (XRP-USD) and Solana (SOL-USD) as investors went risk-on amid expectations of continued fiscal spending following progress toward ending …
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In this handout photo taken on November 9, 2025 and released by Mayor Benjie Ver, town officials riding in a boat inspect a flooded street due to heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Jipapad, Eastern Samar province (AFP / Handout / Mayor Benjie Ver) MANILA, Philippines — A coalition …
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The UK government’s Mobilist program has made a $10-million cornerstone investment in the initial public offering (IPO) of Maynilad Water Services Inc. on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), highlighting the potential of large-scale Philippine infrastructure firms to raise capital through public markets. Mobilist joined other major investors including the International …
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Akio Toyoda (STAR / File) Notes on the beat TOKYO – At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, an eye-popping and jaw-dropping showcase of innovation and imagination which opened at the sprawling Tokyo Big Sight last Oct. 31, Toyota made history once again – unveiling the largest pavilion, featuring the most …
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The Canadian Press TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported a net loss in its latest quarter as it wrote down the value of some investments along with its joint venture with HBC, while its core retail portfolio continued to show strong rent growth. The trust said it lost …
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More than a month into rotating Canada Post strikes, workers and the businesses that use the national postal service are grappling with uncertainty. Workers wait for answers while union, Crown corporation continue negotiations. More than a month into rotating Canada Post strikes, workers and the businesses that use the national …
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