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Why rising exports aren’t easing oil market fears

Trump says Iran war could end after U.S. elections as Hormuz tensions persist

Xi’s rest breaks cut hours from Trump summit schedule - WSJ

FlyDubai attacker was previously banned from flying by Oman - WSJ

VinFast MPV 7 charges ahead as official fleet for the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting 2026

Eleven units of the VF MPV 7 will be used as the official electric vehicle fleet for delegates…

A multi-faceted problem

When flooding happens in Metro Manila, attention turns to flood-control projects.

Architecture not gadgets

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FPH allots P5 billion for new share buyback program

First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPH) of the Lopez Group is allocating P5 billion to buy back shares over two years.

Globe extends Starlink service to Japan

Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. is maximizing its partnership with Starlink by activating direct-to-device connectivity abroad, firstly in Japan as a roaming support.

ICTSI’s Croatia unit hits 4 million TEUs milestone

The Croatian unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has handled four million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to date, reaching a new milestone after completing its latest upgrades.

Indian firms eye exclusive ecozone for pharma, biotech

Indian firms have expressed interest in developing an exclusive economic zone for Indian investments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

MVP tightens grip on Meralco with P12.4 billion stake deal

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is further strengthening his grip on power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) through a P12.4-billion stake deal with business partner Ramon Ang.

Net external liabilities widen to $65.6 billion in Q2

The Philippines’ net external liability position widened in the second quarter as increased foreign borrowing by banks, businesses and the government outpaced the country’s holdings of financial assets abroad, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

NTC to issue rules on importation, sale of refurbished mobile phones

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) conducted a public hearing on the proposed memorandum circular governing the importation, dealership, accreditation, labeling and sale of refurbished and used mobile phones, tablets and other customer premises equipment.

Philippines, ADB sign P48 billion loan for universal health care

The Philippines has secured a yen-denominated financing package equivalent to around P48 billion (119.745 billion yen) from Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s universal health care system, according to the Department of Finance.

Philippines, Singapore conclude talks on tax treaty update

The Philippines and Singapore have concluded negotiations for an updated double taxation agreement (DTA), paving the way for clearer tax rules governing cross-border income between the two countries.

RHR named Philippine’s Leading Hotel Group

Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of the Gokongwei family’s Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), has bagged the prestigious title of Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group in the 2026 World Travel Awards, with its homegrown Filipino hotel brand conquering the Asian luxury hospitality scene.

SMPC cuts more jobs as coal bid uncertainty hits Acacia

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is laying off nearly 1,000 more employees as uncertainty over its coal contract limits investment and forces reduced operations at its Acacia mine in Antique.

Stocks slip to lowest level in 11 months

The local stock market sustained its winless record for the week, finishing yesterday’s session with another loss.

DISCLOSURE OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES FORMING THE CAPITAL AND OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS AS OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

French public limited company (société anonyme) with a share capital of €1,470,559,215.00 Registered office : 1973, boulevard de la Défense 92000 Nanterre - France 552 037 806 RCS Nanterre www.vinci.com DISCLOSURE OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES FORMING THE CAPITAL AND OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS AS OF 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 Total number of shares588,223,686Theoretical number of voting rights (including treasury stock) 588,223,686Number of voting rights (excluding treasury stock)551,548,982 This dis

Fnac Darty: Number of shares and voting rights as of September, 30 2026

Ivry-sur-Seine - France, October 2nd, 2026 TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES AND VOTING RIGHTS Statement in compliance with article L. 233-8 II of the French commercial code and article 223- 16 of the General Regulation of the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF - Autorité des marchés financiers) Stock MarketEuronext ParisISIN CodeFR0011476928DateTotal number of shares composing the share capital of the companyTotal number of gross voting rights Total number of net voting rights (*) September 30, 20262

NACON ANNOUNCES THE REVOLUTION 5 UNLIMITED, THE NEW HIGH-END CONTROLLER FOR PLAYSTATION®5 CONSOLES AND PC*

NACON ANNOUNCES THE REVOLUTION 5 UNLIMITED, THE NEW HIGH-END CONTROLLER FOR PLAYSTATION®5 CONSOLES AND PC* NACON today unveils the new REVOLUTION 5 UNLIMITED® controller, an officially licensed PlayStation 5 asymmetric controller equipped with a built-in control screen, a charging dock, and TMR magnetic technology. Lesquin (France), October 2 - NACON, a leading video game publisher and designer of premium gaming accessories, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the Revolution 5 Unlimit

Industrial Water Action Workshop in partnership with Nike: Apply to Attend

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Intelligence (GWI) and Corporate Water Leaders (CWL) will convene the Industrial Water Action Workshop from 16-18th November 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In partnership with Nike and the Water Resilience Coalition, the workshop will bring together global industrial brands, financial institutions, local manufacturers, utilities and government to turn industrial water challenges in West Java into investable action. The programme con

Crypto News: Pepeto Announces Its Bridge Is Live as the XRP Price Prediction Targets $27

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pepeto announces its cross chain bridge is live, the biggest crypto news of the week, carrying any token across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain from day one, while its presale crossed $11.14 million in the same weeks the xrp price delivered its best quarter in four years. On CoinMarketCap, Pepeto's preview page is already public, the last stop before a token goes live. Here is what makes this moment rare: viral attention this loud ha