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Still, “Buy Canadian” isn’t going anywhere, which is why the grocer has added another 200 local suppliers Consumers continue to seek value, shifting their spending to lower-cost products and discount banner stores such as No Frills and Quebec retailer Maxi. (Nick Lachance/Toronto Star via Getty Images) · Nick Lachance via Getty Images …

Non-profit consumer advocacy group Public Citizen demanded in a Tuesday letter that OpenAI withdraw its video-generation software Sora 2 after the application sparked fears about the spread of misinformation and privacy violations. AI-generated videos made using Sora have flooded social media since the app was released in October. Non-profit consumer …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …