Despite the recent downgrading by Moody's, which however had little effect on the markets, China was the great stone guest at the inconclusive G7 meeting in Taormina: not only because it represents a third of world economic growth but because it is…
The Philippines is knocking on Taiwan's doors asking for new investments, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Real estate company Kmc Mag notes that there is a growing demand for site expansion outside Greater Manila, mainly to combat the worrying phenomenon of "attrition" which reaches up to 100% in some companies.
The Sm Foundation launches a theoretical and practical foundation program for small and medium-sized farm owners in the Philippine archipelago - The idea is to defend these small businesses from competition from imported products.
The finance ministers of the Philippines and Indonesia discussed this important issue during a session of the World Economic Forum entitled "East Asia Economic Outlook." - In the crosshairs of the Philippine executive ports and roads, as well as the need to find a way…
The leap forward from the 48 billion reported for 2011 will only take place if the country (which boasts strong population growth and an equally strong increase in the middle class) adopts less stringent rules on property by…
From the previous rating of “BBB-,” S&P has now assigned the Philippines “BBB,” which represents the best “grade” given to the country by the three major international credit agencies.
Ayala Auto Holdings has brought the legendary Beetle back to the Philippines, adding to the growing number of Volkswagen models available in the country.
In the Philippine Parliament they realized that women have too modest a role in the political landscape of the country and the deputies of the Akbayan party (democratic left) presented a bill to promote equality between men and…
A slowdown in the economies of the Asian Tigers, particularly India and Indonesia, is undeniable, but some of the structural flaws that caused the '97 crisis are no longer there. The Chinese economy is also set to slow down, but if you…
According to the Department of Agriculture, super typhoon Yolanda would have caused damages for 10,59 billion Philippine pesos - Of these, according to Undersecretary Dante S. Delima, 8,6 billion would be in missed crops and 1,98 billion in damage to infrastructure.
Typhoon Haiyan caused thousands of deaths in the Philippines, the hardest hit nation in 2012 together with Haiti and Pakistan - In the last two decades, climate catastrophes have caused 530 deaths and caused over 2500 trillion…
“How to create a brand for the Philippines” was the topic discussed at the Cebu Tourism Congress, in the city of Cebu - You need a captivating logo, a catchy slogan, a jingle that will impress your memory, a…
Real estate in the Asian country is enjoying excellent health, supported by a period of economic growth and increased confidence among businesses, in turn due to the improved investment rating obtained by the Asian country - Strong…
The plan is part of a larger project that seeks to consolidate individual 115-kilovolt connection projects that would affect many potential wind farms in the Ilocos region into a single 230-kV corridor.
The President: "I hope you start your new career promising to pay the right amount of taxes and not help your customers evade them."
Early week moves take the peso to 7% appreciation against the greenback year-to-date, making it one of the strongest currencies in the region.
Sace's Focus on the Philippines underlines how reform progress is transforming an economy which, thanks to raw materials and skilled labour, today represents a bet for investors. Justice and bureaucracy are the next challenges to overcome, but…
After having revised downwards the growth forecasts of the main Asian economies, led by China and Japan, Standard & Poor's has rewarded the Philippines with an increase in growth forecasts for 2012.
Travelers International to invest $550 million to complete, by 2016, the first phase of Resorts World Bayshore City in Entertainment City, an entertainment hub built on the success of the first privately-operated gaming hub…
An earthquake measuring 7,9 on the Richter scale was registered off the east coast of the Philippines - Epicenter at a depth of 32 kilometers, tsunami warning sounded - The government of the Philippines orders the evacuation of the coastal provinces.
According to a study carried out by the local stock exchange, listed Philippine companies saw their net profits grow by an average of 24% in the first quarter of the year from 2,05 to 2,5 billion euros - The financial sector would have…
Filipino beverage mogul Alfred Yao's airline has plans to fly to the Middle East, home to a large Filipino expat community.
Kristine Braden, head of Citibank Philippines' global banking unit, says that an increasing number of investors are interested in investing funds in the Asian country's economy, especially in the financial and consumer sectors.
