MANILA] The Philippine central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point for the second time this year, as widely expected, after inflation remained below target. Read more at The Business ...
Philippines’ 2025 growth seen slowing amid global headwinds, says World Bank
The World Bank expects the Philippine economy to grow by 5.3 percent in 2025, a slight decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the 2023-2024 average. This ...
Japan cuts 30- and 40-year bond sales by 10%
Japan is making a rare mid-year move to ease the selloff in its debt markets by cutting back how many long-dated bonds it sells for the rest of the fiscal year.
Bangladesh to get over $1.5 billion in loans from ADB, WB
With the ADB and WB approvals, Bangladesh is set to receive over $1.5 billion in financing at a time when the country has been grappling with foreign exchange shortages for more than two years.
Japan’s debts are shrinking. Its troubles may be only starting
Japan’s fiscal position also appears healthier following a rare burst of inflation, which has boosted tax receipts. Preliminary data suggest the country recorded a surplus for the first time in 17 ...
ADB approves $900m in loans to support Bangladesh’s banking reforms, climate resilience
Of the amount, $500 million will go towards stabilising and reforming the banking system, while $400 million will support efforts to build climate resilience, reduce emissions, and promote inclusive d ...
Bangladesh to get over $1.5 billion in loans from ADB, WB
With the ADB and WB approvals, Bangladesh is set to receive over $1.5 billion in financing at a time when the country has been grappling with foreign exchange shortages for more than two years.
ADB approves $500 mln loan for Bangladesh banking sector reform
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $500 million policy-based loan to stabilise and reform the banking sector in Bangladesh by strengthening regulatory supervision, corporate ...
ADB approves $900m in loans to support Bangladesh’s banking reforms, climate resilience
Of the amount, $500 million will go towards stabilising and reforming the banking system, while $400 million will support efforts to build climate resilience, reduce emissions, and promote inclusive d ...
ADB approves $500m to stabilize, reform banking sector in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $500 million policy-based loan to stabilize and reform the banking sector in Bangladesh by strengthening regulatory supervision, corporate ...