MANILA, Philippines — Moody’s Investors Service said the timely passage of the 2020 national budget would help sustain the rapid economic growth of the Philippines against an uncertain global backdrop. Christian de Guzman, senior vice president at Moody’s, said the signing into law of the P4.1-trillion budget last Jan. 6 is credit positive for the […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Commerce yesterday called upon all gasoline stations in the country to sell their fuel based upon the inter-ministries calculated ceiling price. The call was made following the latest Iranian missile attacks on US targets in Iraq, which has created an extremely volatile global oil price. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry […]
Read MoreBuying and selling land is going to be easier soon with an online system to check ownership and rights. It was announced by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction and Ministry of Economy and Finance to deal with cadastral, or land deeds. The inter-ministries directive number 1414 was signed by Deputy Prime […]
Read MoreThai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) see social media as the most crucial e-commerce platform, while surprisingly ranking e-marketplaces at the bottom of the list, according to a study published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. The study, based on a survey of 310 Thai SMEs in the food and beverage and retail industries, found […]
Read MoreWHILE women still earn less than men in Singapore, the pay difference between men and women with similar roles, experience and age has narrowed over the years, even if other occupational segregation appears to have worsened, a study has found. In the first such study here, researchers from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the […]
Read MoreLocal energy companies are warning of a rise in retail fuel prices if global crude oil prices skyrocket above US$70 per barrel as a result of US-Iran tensions. Chairit Simaroj, managing director of Susco, a local oil trader, said these tensions could be prolonged if the nations fail to negotiate. “This is the beginning stage, […]
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