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网页Philippines’ growth outlook clouded by inflation risks. THE Philippines is likely to continue its stable growth trajectory in the medium term, although inflation and elevated interest rates remain major risks to this outlook, analysts said.
Merchants urged to stay innovative as retail competition …
网页9 小时之前 · SINGAPORE — Retailers in Southeast Asia need to innovate to remain competitive in online shopping as consumer preferences evolve, electronic commerce (e-commerce) platforms said. At Tech Week held at Marina Bay Sands, Shopify Country Head for Southeast Asia and India Bharati Balakrishnan said …
Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five …
网页10 小时之前 · TAIPEI — Most Taiwanese believe China is unlikely to invade in the coming five years but do see Beijing as a serious threat to the democratic island, a poll by Taiwan’s top military think tank showed on Wednesday. Over the past five years or so, China’s military has significantly ramped up its activities around Taiwan, which Beijing views ...
North Korea’s Army says to completely cut road and rail links to …
网页10 小时之前 · SEOUL — North Korea’s Army said it will completely cut off roads and railways connected to South Korea starting from Wednesday, and fortify the areas on its side of the border, state media KCNA reported.. The announcement heralds a further escalation in activity close to the demarcation line separating the two Koreas, which had been rare in recent years until this year.
Extensive reforms in party-list system needed, Group says
网页8 小时之前 · Moreover, changes to the party-list system should include the implementation of seat quotas for sectoral groups, ensuring balanced representation in Congress and revisiting the 2% national voting threshold for political parties, PEERS noted. A party-list group must get at least 2% of the total national vote to secure a seat at the House of ...
Lending growth fastest in nearly 2 years - BusinessWorld Online
网页3 天之前 · BANK LENDING GROWTH hit a 20-month high in August, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Outstanding loans of universal and commercial banks rose by 10.7% year on year to P12.25 trillion in August from P11.07 trillion a year ago. This was also the fastest growth rate since the 13.7% logged in December 2022.
More urgent than ever - BusinessWorld Online
网页2024年9月12日 · This thrust has been a key push in the country’s export development plans, including the one covering 2023-2028. Geopolitical tensions, however, have made this thrust more imperative, and urgent. Household consumption has been the Philippine economy’s biggest driver, accounting for about three-fourths of gross domestic product.
Bank lending growth hits 19-month high in July
网页2024年9月2日 · BANK LENDING grew at its fastest pace in 19 months in July, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Outstanding loans of universal and commercial banks rose by 10.4% year on year to P12.14 trillion in July from P11 trillion a year ago. The July growth rate was the fastest since the 13.7% logged in December 2022.
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网页2024年9月27日 · Congress leaders vow to pass budget bill on time. LEADERS of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday assured the public that Congress could approve the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 on time, despite political realignments and tension inside their backyards.
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网页2024年9月19日 · PHILIPPINE SHARES ended their four-day rally on Wednesday due to weak data and as investors turned cautious before the release of the August US... PHILIPPINE SHARES closed less than a point higher on Tuesday, with the main index testing the 7,100 level before succumbing to profit taking at market ...