UOB Group’s Senior Economist Julia Goh and Economist Loke Siew Ting reviewed last week’s decision by the central bank of Philippines (BSP) to reduce the reverse repurchase rate (RRP) to 2.75%. “At its ... ( read original story ...)
Poorer regions in the Philippines have more COVID-19 cases
In Asia, though the number of infections gradually increases, some countries have reported high death rates, including Indonesia and the Philippines. The outbreak of COVID-19 is a source concern in ... ( read original story ...)
’90 Day Fiance’ Star Ed Talks ‘Surreal’ Shower Scene With Rose and Her Dad in the Philippines (Exclusive)
Before the 90 Days season 4 star Ed is opening up about that instantly iconic scene from a recent episode of the hit TLC series, when he bathed with both his girlfriend, Rosemarie, and her father at ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Central Bank to Help in Loans to Small Businesses
The Philippines central bank has stepped in to encourage banks to lend to small businesses reeling from the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan coach Jamie Joseph says Wales Test unlikely
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says the Test against Wales on June 27 is unlikely to go ahead as scheduled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Wales are due to face Japan before playing two Tests against New ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reveals $83bn cost of extra coronavirus spending
Japan will boost the size of its coronavirus spending package by ¥8.9tn ($83bn) as it revealed the hefty cost of a measure to give ¥100,000 to everybody in the country. The disclosure came as Shinzo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Scientist ‘Very Pessimistic’ Olympics Go on Next Year
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the Tokyo Olympics can be held next year. ( read original story ...)
Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ Olympics will happen
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. “To be honest with you, I don’t think the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares fall back on weak oil prices, Japan trade data
Shares are mostly lower in Asia as oil prices fell back and Japan's trade data for March was weaker than expected ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports slump as coronavirus hits US, Chinese demand
Monday's bleak data underscored the challenges Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government faces in dealing with a collapse in activity that is expected to send the global economy into its deepest slump ... ( read original story ...)