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Illegal gambling boom could put PHL at risk of returning to ‘gray list’

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is still studying further regulations to help curb risks related to e-gambling, as the proliferation of illegal...

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Philippines could be hit with more tariffs as Trump threatens countries with digital taxes

THE PHILIPPINES may face additional tariffs after US President Donald J. Trump’s fresh tariff threat against countries that impose digital taxes on US...

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Contractors to face tax fraud audit

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) will investigate the contractors allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects for possible tax fraud, according to...

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New Zealand to introduce laws to speed up approval of new supermarkets

SYDNEY – New Zealand said on Wednesday it would introduce laws in November to fast track the approval process for new supermarkets in...

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Negros Heritage Meets Modern Lifestyle: “HIMBON” – The 39th Negros Trade Fair Makes Historic Debut at SM Aura

The country’s longest-running provincial trade fair is entering a new chapter. The Negros Trade Fair (NTF), now on its 39th year, officially launched...

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Fuji Media Shareholders OK Management's Board Nominees

HEADLINES Tokyo, June 25 (Jiji Press)–Fuji Media Holdings Inc. shareholders approved all 11 director candidates proposed by its management at a general shareholders...

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Fashion Show Featuring “Future Diapers” Held at Osaka Expo

HEADLINES Osaka, June 25 (Jiji Press)–A fashion show featuring models wearing colorful and innovative “future adult diapers” was held at the World Exposition...

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Ohtani Slugs 300th Home Run in Combined Japan, U.S. Career

HEADLINES Denver, June 24 (Jiji Press)–In a major milestone, Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday hit his...

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Fashion Show Featuring "Future Diapers" Held at Osaka Expo

HEADLINES Fashion Show Featuring “Future Diapers” Held at Osaka Expo Osaka, June 25 (Jiji Press)–A fashion show featuring models wearing colorful and innovative...

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SBI to Fully Repay Public Funds Next Month

HEADLINES Tokyo, June 25 (Jiji Press)–SBI Holdings Inc. said Wednesday that the Japanese financial group will complete on July 31 repayment of public...