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Philippines to conduct matching event to help foreign investors
MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will conduct a business-to-business matching event on Thursday to assist foreign investors in finding local partners to support the Southeast Asian country's energy transition program, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday. "Our main objective for this event is to assist investors, listen and understand the challenges in implementing renewable energy (RE) proje.....»»
Nuclear energy is safe, DOE says
Given historical adversities involving nuclear power plants across the world, the Department of Energy has assured the public of careful planning for the use of nuclear energy in the Philippines......»»
Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase
Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»
DND-China deal charot! ‘Tigilan n’yo panloloko sa West PH Sea’
Inakusahan ni Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro ang Chinese embassy ng pagkakalat ng kasinungalingan matapos nilang ilutang na may ‘new model’ ng kasunduan sa paghawak ng pinag-aawayang West Philippine Sea. The post DND-China deal charot! ‘Tigilan n’yo panloloko sa West PH Sea’ first appeared on Abante......»»
Axelum inks multi-year deal with Vita Coco
Axelum Resources Corp., a listed integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, has sealed a new multi-year deal with The Vita Coco Co Inc., one of the world’s largest coconut water brands......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 18
BEIJING -- Global new energy passenger car sales are predicted to exceed 39 million units by 2030, said a report obtained during the China EV100 Forum 2024 concluded Sunday in Beijing. That will mark a penetration rate of almost 50 percent, rising from the nearly 20 percent in 2023 with the sales of over 13 million units, according to the report issued by China EV100, a new energy vehicle (NEV) industry think ta.....»»
SPNEC confirms it is looking for investors in Terra Solar to help fund project dev t
SP New Energy, Meralco’s new renewable energy subsidiary, confirms a report that it was seeking investors to help fund the development of the 3.5 GW Terra Solar project, but clarified that it is only seeking investors “at the Terra Solar Philippines Inc. level,” and that it has only “just launched the process and are still in discussions with various possible investors.” .....»»
SP New Energy suspension lifted after Solar Philippines donates another 220 million SPNEC shares
The PSE lifted the suspension that had affected SP New Energy shares since January 26 after SPNEC said that Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. had donated 220 million SPNEC shares to Asia Pacific Institute for Green Development on January 24, and that the donation had increased SPNEC’s public float [link] back above the 20% minimum threshold for active trading......»»
SP New Energy suspended again for public float violation
SP New Energy was suspended at the close of trading on Friday by the PSE after a block sale pushed SPNEC’s public float down to 19.57%, below the PSE’s minimum public float requirement of 20%......»»
Flintlock: A Classic Summer Blockbuster – The Daily Guardia
A44 Games, a New Zealand-based developer, is set to release their highly-anticipated third-person action-RPG, Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn. The game pays homage to the.....»»
Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity
This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»
Travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced travel bans on a number of extremist Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. "New Zealand is seriously concerned by the significant increase in extremist violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinian popu.....»»
Josh Yugen is now the franchise holder of four national Miss Universe organizations
Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen's recent appointment as national director of the Miss Universe New Zealand Organization brings to four the number of national organizations under the Miss Universe brand; including his current franchise/licenses for Miss Universe Bahrain, Miss Universe Egypt, and Miss Universe Pakistan......»»
NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements
New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»
Government grants $6.6 million to clean up old landfill sites
The Government has granted $6.6 million to clean up four historic New Zealand landfill and dump sites vulnerable to extreme weather events and coastal erosion.At the BlueGreens Forum in Paihia today Environment Minister Penny Simmonds said that the Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund grants will go towards fixing former landfills and dump sites in Tairwhiti, Southland, Canterbury and Nelson. "These.....»»
PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong
MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»
Government announces agriculture delegations to better support Primary sector
The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fibre sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today."I will be supported in my roles as Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Hunting and Fishing, by three Associate Agriculture Ministers, Nicola Grigg (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), and Mark Patt.....»»
Waikato MoU reinforces Govt s commitment to increase NZ doctors
The Government has taken an important step forward in addressing a critical shortage of New Zealand-trained doctors, with today's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a third medical school, Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti has announced. "Today's signing by the Ministry of Health and the University of Waikato is a big step forward," Dr Reti says."The Ministry.....»»
Korda, Ko share lead with 65s
Reigning Olympic champion Nelly Korda and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko each fired a six-under par 65 to share the lead after Thursday’s opening round of the LPGA Drive On Championship......»»
Delays expected after crash on State Highway 1 near Ruakaka
The single vehicle crash, reported to Police at around 4.28pm, has closed the SH1 roundabout to Port Marsden Highway and Sandford Road.Thankfully, no one has been seriously injured in the crash.Diversions are being put in place and motorists are advised to expect delays, and to avoid the area if possible.ENDS Source: New Zealand Police.....»»