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Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»
Update: Grenada Road
Grenada Road and the Churton Park-Glenside on-ramp has reopened.Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed.ENDSIssued by Police Media Centre Source: NZ Police.....»»
Update: The Terrace
The Terrace between Bowen Street and Aurora Terrace has reopened.Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the road was closed.ENDSIssued by Police Media Centre Source: NZ Police.....»»
Sectors revive conflict-affected Marawi public library
Cross-section efforts to reopen and convert into a “peace education facility” the Marawi City Public Library, shut as the Maute terror group laid siege to 11 barangays in the city for five months in 2017 and remained closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, are gaining headway......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 31
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as investors took an optimistic attitude for the domestic earnings season over positive results reported by Japanese firms. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 220.85 points, or 0.61 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 36,286.71. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 24.17 points, or 0.96 percent,.....»»
Malixi down by 1 in another Melbourne tiff
Rianne Malixi closed out with a bogey on No. 18 for a three-under 70 as she dropped to joint second with three others, one shot behind Japanese Aina Fujimoto at the start of the Australian Amateur in Melbourne, Victoria yesterday......»»
MMDA eyes emergency lay-by areas for bikers
Emergency lay-by areas, particularly under flyovers, along major roads in Metro Manila could become temporary shelters for motorists during heavy rains, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday......»»
Manila councilor seeks probe of parking ‘MOA’
A councilor in Manila sought to look into the alleged “agreements” in the use of parking spaces along roads in the city between the local government and private individuals......»»
DMCI, EEI bag P5.1 billion contracts for Cavitex links
The Metro Pacific Group has awarded P5.09 billion in contracts to build connector roads for the Manila-Cavite Expressway to D.M. Consunji Inc. and EEI Corp......»»
MMDA to ‘revisit’ penalty for e-trike ban
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would “revisit” the penalty for users of electronic tricycles and bicycles as well as gasoline-fueled light vehicles caught traversing certain major roads in Metro Manila, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
Mandaue, DPWH clear manholes in city to prepare for rainy season
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are coordinating to clear the manholes along the national roads in the city. On Tuesday, May 21, personnel of the Mandaue City Engineering Office (CEO) and DPWH 6th District Engineering Office desilted and declogged manholes located near Cebu Rolling Hills.....»»
Recto wants pension funds to buy government stake in SCTEX
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto wants the two pension funds to buy the government’s share in toll roads to ensure that the state will not be at a loss......»»
Indonesia floods: At least 34 killed, 16 missing
Datar, Indonesia–At least 34 people were killed and 16 more were missing in western Indonesia after flash floods and cold lava flow from one of the archipelago’s most active volcanos damaged homes, roads and mosques, officials said Sunday. Hours of heavy rain caused flooding in Agam and Tanah Datar districts in West Sumatra province on Saturday evening, threatening.....»»
DENR airs concern over water leaks in houses, buildings
There is a higher percentage of leaky water pipes in households and buildings compared to pipes along roads in Metro Manila, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources warned even as Angat Dam’s water level continued to drop yesterday......»»
Subic plays host to Asia Triathlon Cup
All roads lead to this premier freeport as the world’s top triathletes compete at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup in Subic Bay today and tomorrow......»»
Jeepney strike under way in Philippines as deadline to modernise nears - Philippines
Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener options A three-day strike by drivers of jeepneys in the Philippines began on Monday as transport groups warned that thousands could be pushed off the roads by government modernisation plans. The jeepney is the backbone of the Philippines transport system. The customised, privately-owned buses, which look li.....»»
MPT Mobility’s AACI and Shell Pilipinas Corporation Partnership Secures Safer and Smoother Travels for Shell Go+ Members
The past few years have seen a steady increase in the number of motorists driving through national roads and highways. In line with their vision of road safety and security, Shell Pilipinas Corporation has partnered with AACI (Assist and Assistance Concept Inc.), the newest business division of MPT Mobility, in providing 24/7 nationwide towing and minor roadside assistance […].....»»
MMDA to remain strict on e-trike, light vehicle ban
Despite an order from President Marcos, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would remain strict in banning light vehicles like e-bicycles, e-tricycles and tricycles from plying major roads in Metro Manila, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
When Mother Nature is still king
As a year’s worth of rain lets loose in Dubai, flash floods caused roads to turn into rivers and gushing waters overwhelmed many homes and businesses in just 24 hours......»»
Marcos orders grace period for e-trike penalties
President Marcos yesterday suspended for one month the imposition of penalties on e-bikes, e-trikes and other vehicles barred from traversing national roads, citing the need to give drivers more time to adjust to the new policy......»»