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CNBC Daily Open: Bad loans by regional banks should concern us all

When you can't repay a bank loan, that's distressing — but probably not for the bank. However, when tens of…

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‘It’s about global success:’ Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show director outlines vision for new-look event

Gamescom Asia is evolving. This year, the third event in the annual Gamescom calendar has swapped Singapore for Bangkok after…

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E-bikes are booming — and so are the risks for younger riders

When Montvale, New Jersey, Mayor Mike Ghassali saw surveillance video of a 15-year-old on an e-bike slamming into a car…

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Keon King arrested, charged with kidnapping missing Kada Scott

A Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with kidnapping Kada Scott, a 23-year-old woman who remains missing more than a…

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BCDA taps 3 Japanese institutions for connectivity, sustainability projects

MANILA, Philippines — The BCDA signed three memoranda of understanding with Japanese institutions to open up collaboration opportunities in waste management, renewable energy, telecommunications and sustainable development. Signed during an official mission to Tokyo, the first MOU is with Japanese industrial and engineering firm Kanadevia Corp. It involves a feasibility study on building a waste-to-energy (WTE)

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Pacquiao revives ‘Thrilla in Manila’ on 50th anniversary

Manny Pacquiao will lead the 50th anniversary celebration of the “Thrilla in Manila” as a promoter, headlining a blockbuster boxing card on October 29 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The event, co-presented by Pacquiao and the International Boxing Association (IBA), will be anchored by a WBC strawweight world title bout between Filipino champion Melvin Jerusalem and

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DOE orders price freeze on LPG, kerosene in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has imposed a 60-day price freeze on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene in Cebu following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake. READ: Cebu quake death toll rises to 61 In a statement, the agency said this was meant “to protect households from undue economic burden and guarantee the continued