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Mega fuel price rollback set on Tuesday, November 10
Nov 9, 2026

Mega fuel price rollback set on Tuesday, November 10

Motorists will experience a slight sigh of relief as fuel companies will implement a price rollback on pump products starting Tuesday, November 10, the Department of Energy said Monday....

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DA imposes 60-day quantitative restriction on pork imports
Nov 9, 2026

DA imposes 60-day quantitative restriction on pork imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has authorized a 60-day quantitative restriction on the importation of selected pork cuts as the influx of imported meat has damaged the local hog industry....

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BoT Holds 1% Rate as USD/THB Double Top Signals Baht Reversal Risk
Nov 9, 2026

BoT Holds 1% Rate as USD/THB Double Top Signals Baht Reversal Risk

OCBC analysts report that Thailand's central bank held rates at 1%, upgraded growth forecasts, and flagged inflation risks. They expect no short-term changes but a 50bp hike in 1H27....

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Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing
Nov 9, 2026

Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing

The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce regulations for a baht-pegged stablecoin in March 2027 while suspending applications for new money changer licences throughout 2027....

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PH economic growth slows to 2.1% in Q3 2026
Nov 9, 2026

PH economic growth slows to 2.1% in Q3 2026

The Philippine economy grew by 2.1% in the third quarter of 2026, slower than the revised 2.4% expansion recorded in the previous quarter, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Monday....

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Philippine economy slows to 2.1% in Q3
Nov 9, 2026

Philippine economy slows to 2.1% in Q3

The economy lost more steam in the third quarter, as agriculture dragged growth....

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Safeguards sought to keep homeownership within reach amid rising borrowing costs
Nov 9, 2026

Safeguards sought to keep homeownership within reach amid rising borrowing costs

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ recent 50-basis-point interest rate hike to 5.50% could further push homeownership out of reach for Filipino families, especially as credit terms tighten amid growing ...

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PH firms brace for tougher times after Christmas season
Nov 9, 2026

PH firms brace for tougher times after Christmas season

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine businesses may be dragged back to a harsh reality after this year’s holiday season, which they expect will offer only a temporary balm against mounting domestic and ex...

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Dollar reserves drop to near 4-year low
Nov 9, 2026

Dollar reserves drop to near 4-year low

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ foreign exchange reserves dropped to a near four-year low in October, extending their annual slide amid compounding pressures from the peso’s weakness, foreign d...

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DOT seeks return of turboprops to Naia
Nov 9, 2026

DOT seeks return of turboprops to Naia

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing aviation regulators to lift the ban on turboprop aircraft at the country’s main gateway, arguing that the restriction has made domestic...

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