The Philippines’ score in the economic pillar rebounded to 9 th place, where it was in 2016 before falling to 15 th in 2018. The report said that growth per capita GDP improved slightly, along with …
Philippines improves in trade sustainability ranking
THE PHILIPPINES outranked other emerging markets in Asia as it moved up one spot to 8 th place in the Sustainable Trade Index 2020, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit bi-annual report …
More than 1 million Vietnam residents to evacuate ahead of Typhoon Molave
Typhoon Molave displaced more than 100,000 in the Philippines over the weekend as it lashed the country with fierce winds and torrential rain. Now, the storm is following a path that has been forged b …
Philippines may face pandemic debt shock in 2021 – Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service says that while the Philippines may ‘reap significant savings’ due to the weakening of the US dollar, the deterioration of ‘fiscal metrics’ would offset the benefits …
Philippines may face pandemic debt shock in 2021 – Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service says that while the Philippines may ‘reap significant savings’ due to the weakening of the US dollar, the deterioration of ‘fiscal metrics’ would offset the benefits …
Philippines’ Duterte Orders Graft Probe Across State Agencies
President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte attends an ASEAN leaders summit with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in Bangkok, Thailand November 3, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File …
13 missing as typhoon Molave hits Philippines
Thirteen people have been reported missing as typhoon Molave slammed the Philippines, triggering flash floods and widespread destruction, according to a disaster agency.
Seven fishermen missing as Typhoon Molave drenches Philippines
Searches were under way Monday for seven fishermen in the Philippines as a typhoon swept across the archipelago, flooding low-lying areas and forcing thousands of people into emergency shelters.
Philippines among nations facing debt payment shock next year — Moody’s
MANILA, Philippines — Governments and corporates accumulating … US dollar debt exposure but do not have natural hedges from US dollar revenue or use of financial hedges to protect against currency …
Vietnam Ready To Evacuate 1.3 Million People As Typhoon Approaches
HANOI/MANILA – Vietnam is preparing to evacuate nearly 1.3 million people as it braces for the impact of typhoon Molave, which lashed the Philippines overnight causing flooding, landslides and leaving …