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Swift-mania hits Australia: ‘You need to calm down’
Die-hard Taylor Swift fans flocked to a Melbourne stadium early Friday, snapping up merchandise hours before the first Australian date of her money-raking, two-year-long “Eras” tour. The 34-year-old megastar kicks off seven Australia shows in Melbourne on Friday, the first of three stadium gigs in the city, before heading to Sydney for four more sell-out.....»»
Scientists Create New Map of the World s Coral Reefs
SYDNEY - Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world's coral reefs.The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs.Over 100 trillion pixels of data were examined. The result is a high-reso.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Feb. 6
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's fintech sector amassed total funding of 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, a 68 percent decline compared to 2022, according to a report issued by accountancy giant KPMG Tuesday. Deal activity also saw a sharp drop, halving to 189 in 2023 from the previous year, the report said. (Singapore-Economy-Investment) - - - - SYDNEY -- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday ke.....»»
Western Australia in ‘extreme’ heatwave, raising bush fire risk
SYDNEY — Parts of Western Australia were gripped by an “extreme” heatwave on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires in the vast state, the nation’s weather forecaster said. The Bureau of Meteorology had an “extreme heat-wave warning” in place on Saturday for the remote Pilbara and Gascoyne areas of Australia’s largest state, warning temperatures there.....»»
How to Navigate a Price Increase and Still Make Customers Happy
Running a business is not easy, especially when you are going to make tough decisions that would make or break it. One of these dreadful situations is adjusting your prices, specifically increasing them. There are times when the cost of making your products rises, forcing you to increase it as well. Increasing your prices might […].....»»
Metrobank profit rises by 14 percent to P12 billion in Q1
Earnings of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. went up by 14 percent to P12.1 billion in the first quarter from P10.6 billion in the same quarter last year, largely due to the consistent growth of its lending portfolio, better operational efficiencies as well as stable asset quality......»»
GSIS income rises to P37 billion in January-March
The Government Service Insurance System saw its net income jump by 20 percent to hit P37 billion during the first quarter on the back of strong revenues from financial assets and investments......»»
Factory output rises to 5-month high in February
Manufacturing output in February picked up at its fastest pace in five months, driven by the performance of electronic, food and chemical products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
CREIT income rises to P1.4 billion in 2023
Robust revenues driven by its green asset portfolio expansion boosted earnings of Citicore Energy REIT Corp. by 12 percent to P1.4 billion in 2023......»»
Debt payment rises threefold in January
The government jacked up its debt service by more than threefold to P159 billion in January as payments for interest and amortization both increased......»»
Philippines Marcos Boosts Maritime Security as China Tension Rises
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront 'a range of serious challenges' to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute with China escalates.The order, signed on Monday and made public on Sunday, does not mention China but follows a series of bilateral maritime confrontations and mutual accusations.....»»
Metro Manila, Davao, Zamboanga sizzle as heat index rises
Metro Manila sizzled on Monday after the heat index reached 42 degrees Celsius......»»
Galunggong retail price up 20 percent
The retail price of galunggong or round scad has increased by 20 percent as fish demand rises during the Holy Week......»»
Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report
The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»
Powerball winning numbers for 03/09/24: Jackpot rises to $521 million
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching a staggering $521 million for Saturday’s drawing after no jackpot winner in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers for.....»»
Philippine inflation rises to 3.4 pct in February
MANILA, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines rose to 3.4 percent in February from 2.8 percent in January, the first uptrend after a downtrend for four straight months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. The uptrend in the overall inflation in February was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year increase in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic bevera.....»»
Inflation rises 3.4% in February, ending 4-month decline
The country's inflation rate gained momentum in February 2024 as the costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages surged, ending a four-month decline......»»
– Measles case count rises to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports
At least 41 measles cases have been reported in 16 states in the US since the beginning of the year, sparking concerns about a potential.....»»
Factory activity rises slightly in February
Manufacturing activity picked up for the sixth consecutive month in February, fueled by improved demand conditions......»»
Motivated NU puts nightmarish start behind
Powerhouse NU rises from a horrible start to the UAAP volleyball season, quickly learning from shock opening-day losses in both the men’s and women’s divisions.....»»