The man behind the story of Canada’s infamous Philippines trash crisis had become, in his words, the most “hated man of 2019.” Now, more than a year later, he’s breaking his silence. Makris says he ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Central Bank Chief Says He’s Happy Where Key Rate Is
Philippine central bank governor Benjamin Diokno said the monetary easing implemented against coronavirus was appropriate, and that further action will depend on the economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Kaspersky reports drop in cryptocurrency mining attempts in Philippines in Q1
There were fewer cryptocurrency mining attempts against small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the Philippines in the first three months of the year, data released by global cybersecurity firm ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 8 new coronavirus deaths, 751 additional cases
The Philippine health ministry on Wednesday recorded eight more deaths and 751 additional infections because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have increased ... ( read original story ...)
How this Philippine company innovates to stay at the forefront of digital transformation
These results encouraged other business leaders to explore the growth possibilities that digital transformation could unlock for them. “Businesses need to transform digitally to adapt to the changing ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s unemployment rate is predicted to rise to 28 per cent amid COVID-19 crisis
A recent survey by Gallup Pakistan reveals, more than seventeen million people could become unemployed in the future amid the COVID-19 crisis. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Jokowi Wary of Fiscal Risk Concerns Over Virus Plan
Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the business news and analysis you need.Indonesia’s economy may grow even less than already reduced estimates, and the fiscal deficit will widen further, as ... ( read original story ...)
Garuda Indonesia introduces app-based courier service
The app, KirimAja, will enable customers to order goods, from fashion to electronic products, to cities that are listed as flight destinations of the airline or its low-cost carrier subsidiary, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Wants Harpoon Missiles to Counter China’s Growing Naval Might
Last week the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense announced that it is seeking to purchase Harpoon coastal batteries from the United States. Deputy Defense Minister Chang Che-ping confirmed the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s ‘Uncle Stone’ turns pebbles into colourful keepsakes
From Chinese characters to traditional Aboriginal totems, artist Wu Rong-bi has been selling intricately painted pebbles on the streets in Taiwan for the last 40 years. Dubbed "Uncle Stone" by his ... ( read original story ...)