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Philippines central bank flags 25 or 50 bps rate hike next month
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Thailand approves $100 billion budget for 2024 fiscal year
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Investors see Brazil’s polarization, fiscal plans as key risks after protests
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Marketmind: Paging Mr. Powell
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New Zealand breweries see CO2 rationing as shortage hits
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Asian tourism-focused businesses ready for China rebound as border reopens
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New Jersey, Ohio join other states in banning TikTok from state devices
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China state media warn of two-way volatility for yuan in 2023
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China creates 12.06 million new urban jobs in 2022 – state media
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