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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Coffee chain Starbucks released a $43.95 “Bearista” glass cold cup Thursday as part of its new holiday collection, and not only did the hat-topped tumbler sell out almost immediately, but videos circulating online show customers fighting each other to get their paws on one. Bearista cup sold out almost immediately …
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Trade between the Philippines and France reached $1.54 billion in 2024 (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and France are seeking to boost bilateral trade by tapping untapped export opportunities and diversifying markets amid the United States’ move to impose higher tariffs on its trading partners. In a …
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Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade, handing him a chance to become history’s first trillionaire. The CEO won a shareholder vote Thursday worth $1 trillion in stock if …
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