A pharmaceutical firm from Saudi Arabia is looking to invest $30 million to set up a manufacturing facility in the country, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said. PEZA director general …
Southeast Asia Virus Hotspots Indonesia, Philippines Cut Rates in Surprise
Central banks in Indonesia and the Philippines unexpectedly cut their benchmark interest rates to record lows as the two nations grapple with the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Southeast Asia.
Philippines’ COVID-19 tally exceeds 413,000 with 1,337 new infections
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines rose to 413,430 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,337 new infections as 11 laboratories failed to …
Philippines Plans to Expedite Covid-19 Vaccine Approvals
The Philippines plans to cut the approval time for coronavirus vaccines already approved by other nations, fast tracking their emergency use among high-risk individuals in the Southeast Asian hotspot.
South China Sea: Trump’s national security adviser heads to Vietnam, Philippines in last-gasp anti-China push
In June 2019, Trump called Vietnam “almost the single worst abuser” of trade with the US. “For President Donald Trump, it is clear that economic and business interests are number one,” said Minh.
South China Sea: Trump’s national security adviser heads to Vietnam, Philippines in last-gasp anti-China push
In June 2019, Trump called Vietnam “almost the single worst abuser” of trade with the US. “For President Donald Trump, it is clear that economic and business interests are number one,” said Minh.
Watchdog on its toes over pandemic-induced financial risk contagion
MANILA, Philippines — The financial industry watchdog is watchful of potential spread of financing risks from one sector to another that can make fixing the damage caused by coronavirus pandemic …
U.S. National Security Adviser O’Brien En Route Vietnam, Philippines
White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien is on his way to Vietnam and the Philippines to discuss regional security cooperation, the White House said in a tweet on Wednesday. While …
Coronavirus cases in the Philippines exceed 410,000
MANILA, Philippines — Another 1,148 Filipinos were reported to have contracted novel coronavirus by the health department on Tuesday, pushing the national caseload to a grim 410,718. Of the total …
FSCC: Philippines needs to prepare for ‘new economy’
The country needs to prepare for the transition to a “new economy” to mitigate the systemic risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC). In …