MANILA, Philippines — Businesses were still bullish about their prospects despite headwinds that continue to test the Philippine economy, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Results of a nationwide BSP survey of 1,554 firms released on Thursday showed the overall consumer confidence index (CI) rose to 34% in the first quarter, from 23.9% in […]
Read MoreThai exports are likely to be indirectly affected by banking problems in the US and Europe, slowing an already sluggish sector and causing a drop in the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI), according to the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE). The index dipped 0.45% to 98.9 points in February on a monthly basis, with the March MPI […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, March 30 ― If you’re someone who frequently travels to Singapore, you’re probably already familiar with having to bring with you either their local currency or arrange with your bank to allow foreign transactions on your credit or debit card. However, Bank Negara has since confirmed that cross-border DuitNow QR payment with Singapore […]
Read MoreTrade in goods between Hainan province and Asean members amounted to 39.54 billion yuan, up 58.6 percent year on year, nearly 20 percent of the total trade in goods of Hainan. Asean has become Hainan’s largest foreign trade partner, Hainan provincial Vice Governor, Ms Xie Jing reported at the opening ceremony of the tropical agricultural […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The national government’s liabilities inched up in February, with an analyst expecting a heavier debt load in the coming years as the Marcos Jr. administration sticks to its growth targets that would require higher spending to hit. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury showed that the country’s outstanding liabilities inched […]
Read MoreSugar, consumed in everything from chocolate to fizzy drinks and baked products, is becoming ever more expensive, raising costs for the industry and keeping up pressure on global food inflation. Prices of refined sugar surged to the highest in more than a decade this week, while the raw variety is near to the costliest in […]
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