[2026-05-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump and his CEOs want China’s business – but has Asia moved on?

Snippet: The US delegation went to Beijing looking for deals, but a ‘super cycle’ of capital expenditures across Asia is already fuelling enormous growth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3353399/trump-and-his-ceos-want-chinas-business-has-asia-moved

[2026-05-16 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda taps ace engineer to lead transformation after EV strategy pause

Snippet: Mahito Shikama, a star engineer and Managing Officer at Honda R&D, is set to become corporate transformation officer at Honda Motor this summer. (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/honda-taps-ace-engineer-to-lead-transformation-after-ev-strategy-pause

[2026-05-16 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: BOJ tapering plans face scrutiny from Takaichi's economic advisers

Snippet: The Bank of Japan began tapering bond purchases in August 2024. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/bank-of-japan/boj-tapering-plans-face-scrutiny-from-takaichi-s-economic-advisers

[2026-05-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Rivals’ Season 2 On Hulu, Where Tony And Rupert Step Up The Blackmail In The ‘80s UK Independent TV Wars

Snippet: The first season of the British series Rivals, which takes place in the late 1980s as independent TV networks started to rise in influence in the UK, was so stuffed with characters and storylines, the show got frustrating at times. But at its center was a hell of a triangle, that involved both personal and business loyalties.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/05/15/rivals-season-2-hulu-review/

[2026-05-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: India's Trade Deficit Surges As Energy Import Prices Soar

Snippet: India's trade deficit soared in April by more than analysts expected, as the surge in oil and gas prices hiked the Indian energy import bill.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/indias-trade-deficit-surges-energy-import-prices-soar

[2026-05-16 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Y’all Street’ mayor rips Mamdani over his Wall Street-bashing rhetoric: ‘best thing ever to happen to Dallas’

Snippet: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson taunted Zohran Mamdani over his war on Wall Street — claiming that the Big Apple mayor’s antagonism is accelerating a stampede of businesses down to the booming Texas city.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/business/yall-street-mayor-rips-mamdani-over-his-wall-street-bashing-rhetoric-best-thing-ever-to-happen-to-dallas/

[2026-05-16 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom wants to slap a new tax on software sales

Snippet: Gov. Gavin Newsom is going after Silicon Valley with a sweeping proposal to expand the state’s sales tax into cloud software, AI platforms and digital applications — a move projected to generate more than $1 billion in its first year and reshape how the digital economy is taxed.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/us-news/gavin-newsom-wants-to-slap-a-new-tax-on-software-sales/

[2026-05-16 07:09 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Back-to-back rate hikes spook Australia's housing market

Snippet: Back-to-back cash rate hikes have put a lid on some home buyer's budgets, according to new analysis from Canstar.Last week the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) handed down a third consecutive interest rate hike, increasing the cash rate target to 4.35 per cent.During the March 2026 quarter, the average national new loan size fell from a record-high rate late last year, with drops in the key markets of NSW and Victoria, where property prices have been in decline.READ MORE: Tradies

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/cash-rate-hikes-home-buyers-tighten-spending-off-the-back-of-consecutive-increases/85417782-91c4-4667-9715-ccf626d65649

[2026-05-16 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Vegas casino pulls plug on prediction market conference amid Nevada crackdown

Snippet: A Las Vegas casino abruptly pulled the plug on a prediction market conference over fears the event could draw scrutiny from Nevada gambling regulators, according to a report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/business/vegas-casino-pulls-plug-on-prediction-market-conference-amid-nevada-crackdown-report/

[2026-05-16 07:01 UTC+10:00] [Tennessee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tennessee school district bans Alex Haley’s Roots under 2022 state law

Snippet: With third-highest number of books banned, state removes renowned work about slave trade from library shelves

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/tennessee-book-ban-alex-haley-roots

[2026-05-16 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Here’s how much money you need to retire in every state

Snippet: Americans of all ages are facing affordability concerns, with retirees on fixed incomes in particular feeling the strain – though where they choose to live in their golden years has a big impact on their ability to live comfortably.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/business/study-reveals-how-much-you-need-for-retirement-in-each-us-state/

[2026-05-16 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Friday 5/15/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-4a572b9feeed6af2986be7e7a22c651a

[2026-05-16 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stocks tumble as Treasury yields spike and Iran fears shake markets

Snippet: Wall Street’s rally hit a wall Friday as investors dumped stocks amid a sharp jump in Treasury yields, another surge in oil prices and ongoing fears about the Iran war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/business/stocks-tumble-as-treasury-yields-spike-and-iran-fears-shake-markets/

[2026-05-16 06:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elon Musk’s SpaceX accelerates timeline for blockbuster Nasdaq IPO

Snippet: Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is planning to price its blockbuster initial public offering as early as June 11 and has picked Nasdaq as its listing venue, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/business/elon-musks-spacex-targets-june-12-listing-on-nasdaq-in-blockbuster-ipo-report/

[2026-05-16 06:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy

Snippet: NEW DELHI — India raised fuel prices by 3 rupees ($0.03) per liter Friday as the government moved to offset losses due to higher global oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/news/world/india-raises-fuel-prices-as-global-energy-crisis-adds-pressure-on-economy/2345285

[2026-05-16 06:11 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers

Snippet: May 16, 2026 06:11 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/starbucks-to-lay-off-300-us-corporate-workers/

[2026-05-16 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chick-fil-A franchise sued over manager’s alleged firing for observing Saturday sabbath

Snippet: Chick-fil-A’s famous policy of closing on Sundays has landed one Texas franchisee in hot water with the federal government after a manager was allegedly fired for refusing to work on her Saturday sabbath.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/business/chick-fil-a-franchise-sued-over-managers-alleged-firing-for-observing-saturday-sabbath/

[2026-05-16 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Democrats accuse Trump of stock trade corruption

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Democrats accused US President Donald Trump of corruption on Friday after the disclosure of major stock market transactions carried out in his name, although his son denied there was wrongdoing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/world/democrats-accuse-trump-of-stock-trade-corruption/2345265

[2026-05-16 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How China critics in Maga movement reacted to Trump's Beijing trip

Snippet: When Donald Trump strode onto a stage at a campaign rally in Indiana in 2016, he made one thing clear: China was America's chief economic antagonist.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgz902mqe5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-16 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Your Taxes: How Israel’s new war compensation system works

Snippet: The Knesset passed the Economic Assistance Plan Law last week, authorizing government compensation for businesses affected by Operation Roaring Lion. Within a day, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) said it had opened a limited online system to claim payments for war-related damages. The full system should be up and running by this coming Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-896278

[2026-05-16 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russia orders Euroclear to pay compensation to its central bank

Snippet: Participants gather in Moscow’s Arbitration Court to hold a hearing to consider a lawsuit by Russia’s Central Bank against Belgium-based financial clearinghouse Euroclear in Moscow, Russia, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-eu-ukraine-assets-moscow-court-euroclear-85750e45d2da06168a72aeb8f41ec53b

[2026-05-16 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: First Qantas, now Coles: the star corporate lawyer beating her one-time clients

Snippet: Many Australians, Kevin Rudd pronounced in 2021, were worried the Morrison government had appointed Gina Cass-Gottlieb to run the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Rudd charged the competition solicitor with being “a long-serving Murdoch family associate”. She was a “former personal lawyer to Lachlan Murdoch”, Rudd noted, and she had been a director of Murdoch family’s corporate trustee, Cruden Financial Services.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/first-qantas-now-coles-the-star-corporate-lawyer-beating-her-one-time-clients-20260515-p5zxav.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Just push through’: Five signs you might be overachieving at work

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/just-push-through-five-signs-you-might-be-overachieving-at-work-20260514-p5zwzk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Collision with reality’: The $100 billion downfall of an Aussie giant

Snippet: CSL investors had already torched tens of billions of dollars of wealth on the biomedical giant before the year had even started, and a sense of panic must have set in when its chief executive, Dr Paul McKenzie, abruptly resigned the day before its half-year results announcement in February.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/collision-with-reality-the-100-billion-downfall-of-an-aussie-giant-20260513-p5zw9p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trading cards are now a $50 billion global industry — and their comeback is just getting started

Snippet: Trading cards have been around for more than a century, but social media has rebooted the once iconic childhood hobby into a $50 billion global industry predicted to hit $90 billion by 2032.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/business/trading-cards-are-now-a-50-billion-global-industry/

[2026-05-16 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: US stocks fall after Trump-Xi summit leaves investors 'underwhelmed'

Snippet: Investors sold American stocks on the morning of May 15 as concerns over higher oil prices and stickier inflation dampened sentiment. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/trump-xi-summit/us-stocks-fall-after-trump-xi-summit-leaves-investors-underwhelmed

[2026-05-16 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Pictures of the week: From a traditional Moroccan equestrian performance to Art Dubai | The National

Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Riders fire their rifles on horseback at a traditional equestrian show in Bouznika, Morocco. AFPInfo Jordana Brewster, Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez on the red carpet at the premiere of their film Fast and Furious 11 at the Cannes Film Festival, France. EPAInfo An aerial view of people gathering to buy livestock ahead of Eid Al Adha, at a market in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/15/pictures-of-the-week-from-a-traditional-moroccan-equestrian-performance-to-art-dubai/

[2026-05-16 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Can I claim more from my employer for redundancy after getting the full settlement?' | The National

Snippet: Question: I have been with my current company for more than two years. My position is being made redundant as the company is partially relocating abroad. They have offered me a three-month notice period and full settlement, which is fair, but I believe I can still claim for being made unemployed.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/05/15/can-i-seek-further-legal-claims-if-my-employer-offers-notice-pay-and-end-of-service-benefits/

[2026-05-16 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Timeframe: How Abu Dhabi became the UAE capital 25 years after unification | The National

Snippet: After the formation of the UAE on December 2, 1971, Abu Dhabi served as the country’s political, administrative and economic centre of power. But it would take another 25 years for the emirate to be officially named the nation’s capital.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/05/15/why-abu-dhabi-only-became-the-uae-capital-25-years-after-unification/

[2026-05-16 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST: Bet $20, get $200 in bonus bets for the Subway Series

Snippet: The Yankees and Mets will clash on Friday night, and new users at Fanatics Sportsbook can apply the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST to obtain an exclusive promotion that can be used on Pinstripes vs. Amazins or any other market offered on the platform.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/betting/fanatics-sportsbook-promo-code-nypost-bet-20-get-200-in-bonus-bets-for-the-subway-series/

[2026-05-16 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How the rise of weight-loss drugs is set to change the face of the art world | The National

Snippet: The rapid rise of weight-loss drugs is set to reshape public health strategies, drive economic growth and overhaul the food industry.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/15/how-the-rise-of-weight-loss-drugs-is-set-to-change-the-face-of-the-art-world/

[2026-05-16 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mortgage rates retreat to 6.36% despite rising inflation

Snippet: Mortgage rates defied expectations by ticking down slightly this week, even as the latest inflation data revealed that surging oil prices resulting from the ongoing war in the Middle East have now bled into the costs of other goods and services.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/real-estate/mortgage-rates-retreat-to-6-36-despite-rising-inflation/

[2026-05-16 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has departed China following a three-day trip, touting several broad trade deals but suggesting little progress on key issues related to Taiwan or the US-Israeli war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/15/trump-departs-china-touting-deals-but-little-clarity-on-iran-or-taiwan

[2026-05-16 03:31 UTC+10:00] [Aging] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Starmer drama has UK markets reliving their Truss nightmare

Snippet: LONDON — Just as its Conservative predecessors did before it, Britain's Labour government risks driving the U.K.’s economy into a ditch with an internal party fight over the steering wheel.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-uk-labour-leadership-turmoil-economy-pressures-pound-slump-stock-market/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-16 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump went big on tech stocks in first quarter of 2026, new filings show

Snippet: President Donald Trump reported thousands of financial transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars — including large purchases and sales of tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta — in the first three months of 2026, new disclosure forms reveal.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/trump-stock-trade-tech-oge.html

[2026-05-16 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indeed owner Recruit lifts profit forecast to record on AI push

Snippet: Recruit Holdings has been leaning into AI to boost Indeed's services for both employers and job seekers. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/indeed-owner-recruit-lifts-profit-forecast-to-record-on-ai-push

[2026-05-16 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: CIA Director John Ratcliffe warns Cuba ‘can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries’ on Havana trip

Snippet: WASHINGTON — CIA Director John Ratcliffe has warned Cuban officials that the Communist island “can no longer be a safe haven for adversaries” of the US while extending an offer of cooperation on economic and national security matters — if Havana makes “fundamental changes.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/us-news/cia-director-john-ratcliffe-warns-cuba-can-no-longer-be-a-safe-haven-for-adversaries-on-havana-trip/

[2026-05-16 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Alphabet beats Berkshire with record 576bn yen bond offering

Snippet: Landmark issuance underscores demand from overseas companies in the Japanese market. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/alphabet-beats-berkshire-with-record-576bn-yen-bond-offering

[2026-05-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways from Trump's trip to China

Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Friday, May 15, 2026, as he returns from a trip to Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-china-trade-iran-taiwan-f6c59000412653e445acbf9672ac7f47

[2026-05-16 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan automakers' profits to stall at half of peak level on Iran war

Snippet: A worker installs a seat at Toyota Motor's Motomachi assembly plant in Aichi prefecture, Japan. (Toyota Motor)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/japan-automakers-profits-to-stall-at-half-of-peak-level-on-iran-war

[2026-05-16 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Zimbabwe smallholders take up tobacco as crop rebounds

Snippet: Tobacco production in Zimbabwe is rebounding to record levels as farmers look for more profitable and resilient crops. But the sector is dominated by contract farming, often for Chinese companies, that leaves farmers dependent and struggling to break even.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/zimbabwe-smallholders-take-up-tobacco-as-crop-rebounds/

[2026-05-16 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump: I've made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi

Snippet: BEIJING — Donald Trump said on Friday he had made “fantastic trade deals” with China’s leader Xi Jinping, as the pair ended a superpower summit that the United States president said had also reaped a Chinese offer to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/world/asia-oceania/trump-ive-made-fantastic-trade-deals-with-xi/2345038

[2026-05-16 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan paint, ink makers say supplies stable despite chemical shortages

Snippet: Nippon Paint's president said the company is able to fulfill its supply responsibilities. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/japan-paint-ink-makers-say-supplies-stable-despite-chemical-shortages

[2026-05-16 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal’s deadly mission for ‘In the Grey’

Snippet: Director Guy Ritchie returned to high-stakes action and shadowy finance in “In the Grey.”

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/henry-cavill-and-jake-gyllenhaals-deadly-mission-for-in-the-grey/2344790

[2026-05-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan campaigners urge review of tougher business visa rules

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/world/asia-oceania/japan-campaigners-urge-review-of-tougher-business-visa-rules/2345032

[2026-05-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: World Bank, UK launch $1B agri program for PH

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/business/top-business/world-bank-uk-launch-1b-agri-program-for-ph/2345128

[2026-05-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ADB: $1.75-B additional financing available for PH response to Middle East war impact

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/business/top-business/adb-175-b-additional-financing-available-for-ph-response-to-middle-east-war-impact/2345130

[2026-05-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Why govt should junk the Parex project

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/business/top-business/why-govt-should-junk-the-parex-project/2345133

[2026-05-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Peso drops to new low; stocks weighed down

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/business/top-business/peso-drops-to-new-low-stocks-weighed-down/2345132

[2026-05-16 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH cash remittances reach $2.9B in March

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/16/business/top-business/ph-cash-remittances-reach-29b-in-march/2345134