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manilatimes.net > 03/05/2026 > tmt-newswire > pr-newswire > cgtn-how-chinas-development-path-provides-a-model-for-global-growth > 2293632

CGTN: How China's development path provides a model for global growth

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (677+ words) BEIJING, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As China's annual Two Sessions gets underway,CGTN published an article analyzing how the country has advanced high-quality development through green transformation and innovation in recent years and how its model of sustainable growth offers a development…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/05/2026 > world > us-stocks-rebound-after-strong-economic-updates-and-an-easing-of-oil-prices > 2293475

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices

9+ hour, 56+ min ago  (779+ words) NEW YORK " The US stock market is rebounding Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% in afternoon trading and is on track to…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/05/2026 > business > top-business > outstanding-govt-debt-swells-to-record-p1813t > 2293242

Outstanding govt debt swells to record P18.13T

12+ hour, 29+ min ago  (379+ words) THE government's outstanding debt hit a new record high at the start of the year as it moved early to lock in more favorable financing terms amid global uncertainties. At P18.13 trillion, outstanding debt grew by P1.82 trillion in January, or 11.16 percent,…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/05/2026 > business > top-business > local-food-prices-stable-farmers-to-get-fuel-subsidy > 2293222 > amp

Local food prices stable; farmers to get fuel subsidy

12+ hour, 34+ min ago  (470+ words) PRICES of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) remained stable as the US-Iran war entered its fifth day, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said on Wednesday. "For now, there are no movements [in prices]," Roque told reporters at the Philippines-Korea Business…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/05/2026 > business > foreign-business > chinas-factory-activity-shrinks-but-private-survey-tops-5-year-high > 2292927

China's factory activity shrinks, but private survey tops 5-year high

12+ hour, 44+ min ago  (605+ words) BEIJING " China's manufacturing activity revealed mixed performances on Wednesday, with an official survey highlighting ongoing struggles for factory orders, while a private poll pointed to the sector's best business conditions in more than five years. The official purchasing managers' index…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/05/2026 > tmt-newswire > cebu-ceos-upbeat-on-revenue-growth-express-mixed-sentiments-in-ease-and-cost-of-doing-business > 2292913 > amp

Cebu CEOs upbeat on revenue growth, express mixed sentiments in ease and cost of doing business

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (179+ words) THE Cebu's business community is entering 2026 with a renewed sense of optimism and resilience. Following a year marked by significant calamities, business leaders are prioritizing recovery, expansion and long-term sustainable growth. The industry-wide outlook captures the same enthusiasm, as 84 percent…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/04/2026 > tmt-newswire > media-outreach-newswire > geopolitical-instability-and-interconnected-risks-raise-fears-of-black-swan-scenarios > 2292797

Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios

1+ day, 31+ min ago  (473+ words) Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios'The Manila Times Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios - Around 50% of companies see supply chain paralysis and a global internet outage as the two most…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/04/2026 > business > top-business > govt-budget-deficit-exceeds-2025-target > 2292307

Govt budget deficit exceeds 2025 target

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (530+ words) THE government's budget deficit rose to P1.58 trillion last year, the Bureau of the Treasury said on Tuesday, breaching the P1.561-trillion target as revenue growth slowed. The shortfall " 4.68-percent higher compared to 2024's P1.51 trillion " was equivalent to 5.63 percent of gross domestic…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/04/2026 > business > foreign-business > chinese-economy-forges-ahead-with-new-higher-quality-progress-in-2025 > 2292021 > amp

Chinese economy forges ahead with new, higher-quality progress in 2025

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (476+ words) CHINA'S economy remained robust despite headwinds last year, achieving stable year-on-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5 percent and making new and higher-quality progress across economic and social sectors. This further solidifies its role as a key contributor and stabilizer…...

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manilatimes.net > 03/03/2026 > business > oil-risk-premium-due-to-mideast-conflict-may-push-ph-inflation-near-4 > 2291773 > amp

Oil risk premium due to Mideast conflict may push PH inflation near 4%

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (164+ words) Oil risk premium due to Mideast conflict may push PH inflation near 4%The Manila Times MANILA, Philippines " Renewed geopolitical risk premiums stemming from the escalating Middle East conflict could push Philippine headline inflation toward 4 percent in the coming months, an…...