Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office further slashed its economic growth outlook for the Philippines this year as the country continues to face multiple downside risks in containing …
Philippines builds war chest
The Republic of the Philippines has made its third visit to the international bond market this year, raising US$3bn from a two-tranche SEC-registered bond offering that included its largest 25-year …
Philippines builds war chest
The Republic of the Philippines has made its third visit to the international bond market this year, raising US$3bn from a two-tranche SEC-registered bond offering that included its largest 25-year …
Procter & Gamble Philippines: A force for good, a force for growth
IATF-EID accepts P&G hygiene product donations with representatives from the League of Municipalities of the Philippines Hon. Mayor Valentino Patron of Batangas, Hon. Mayor Frederick Vida of Cavite, …
Japan donating 1 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines — envoy
Japan’s envoy to Manila on Tuesday announced that his government is donating one million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines and are expected to be delivered early next month. “One step …
Most complex places to do business in Asia 2021: Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea
Indonesia is no longer the most complex jurisdiction for doing business in Asia or globally. Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines have risen in complexity, while doing business in India, …
Coronavirus live news: Philippines extends restrictions to mid-July; fears of fifth wave in Tokyo
Cases rising in Tokyo one month from Olympics; Philippine provinces battling rising infections but cases dropping in capital region …
Philippines’ Voyager Raises $167 Million From KKR, PLDT, Tencent To Expand Fintech Operations
Voyager Innovations has raised $167 million to accelerate the expansion of its fintech unit PayMaya Philippines, as the company seeks a digital banking license from the country’s central bank.
S&P Global cuts India’s growth forecasts, trims Malaysia and EM overall
LONDON: S&P Global cut its growth forecasts for some of Asia’s top economies including India, the Philippines and Malaysia on Monday, offsetting upgrades to China and South Africa and much of Latin …
‘Medical Populism’ Has Defined the Philippines’ Response to COVID-19. That’s Why the Country Is Still Suffering
‘Medical populism’ was coined as a term for health crises worsened by politicized responses. The Philippines bears all the hallmarks.