April 12, 2021
Could Joe Biden’s tax plan affect US investment in Ireland?
Wander around Dublin’s Grand Canal Quay and you get a sense of how successful the Republic of Ireland has been in attracting US technology companies. Google has its international headquarters across a campus of offices and will soon have more space nearby at the Boland’s Mill development. Just across the canal, Facebook has its […]
April 12, 2021
Blinken warns of China’s ‘increasingly aggressive actions’ against Taiwan
PIXABAY.COM WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday the United States is concerned about China’s aggressive actions against Taiwan and warned it would be a “serious mistake” for anyone to try to change the status quo in the Western Pacific by force. “What we’ve seen, and what is of real concern […]
April 12, 2021
[B-SIDE Podcast] REITs 101: Understanding real estate investment trusts
Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been called democratizers of wealth, allowing small investors to invest in big real estate projects. The Philippines has two REIT listings on the market, with the second listing holding the record for the most number of retail investors. Officials from the exchange have […]
April 11, 2021
Severe slump may amplify risks for Philippine banks – IMF
By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter PHILIPPINE banks may experience “systemic solvency distress” if the economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) turns out to be worse than initially expected, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. “While banks can withstand the exceptionally severe shocks in the baseline, they could experience a systemic solvency impact […]
April 11, 2021
Severe slump may amplify risks for Philippine banks – IMF
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter PHILIPPINE banks may experience “systemic solvency distress” if the economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) turns out to be worse than initially expected, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. “While banks can withstand the exceptionally severe shocks in the baseline, they could experience […]
April 11, 2021
Severe slump may amplify risks for Philippine banks – IMF
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter PHILIPPINE banks may experience “systemic solvency distress” if the economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) turns out to be worse than initially expected, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. “While banks can withstand the exceptionally severe shocks in the baseline, they could experience […]
April 11, 2021
Inflation seen to remain elevated throughout Q2
THE 60-DAY price ceiling on select pork and chicken products in Metro Manila ended on April 8. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS DESPITE the slight easing in March, inflation is expected to remain elevated in the second quarter with the lifting of the price caps on some meat products and rising global commodity prices, analysts […]
April 11, 2021
Inflation seen to remain elevated throughout Q2
THE 60-DAY price ceiling on select pork and chicken products in Metro Manila ended on April 8. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS DESPITE the slight easing in March, inflation is expected to remain elevated in the second quarter with the lifting of the price caps on some meat products and rising global commodity prices, analysts […]
April 11, 2021
Inflation seen to remain elevated throughout Q2
THE 60-DAY price ceiling on select pork and chicken products in Metro Manila ended on April 8. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS DESPITE the slight easing in March, inflation is expected to remain elevated in the second quarter with the lifting of the price caps on some meat products and rising global commodity prices, analysts […]
April 11, 2021
Gross borrowings plunge in February
THE National Government’s gross borrowings stood at P53.912 billion in February, plunging 89% from P479.23 billion a year ago when the Treasury sold retail Treasury bonds (RTB). Latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed the borrowings in February were 92.41% lower than the P710.32 billion raised in January when the Treasury renewed […]
April 11, 2021
Gross borrowings plunge in February
COURTESY OF REUTERS THE National Government’s gross borrowings stood at P53.912 billion in February, plunging 89% from P479.23 billion a year ago when the Treasury sold retail Treasury bonds (RTB). Latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed the borrowings in February were 92.41% lower than the P710.32 billion raised in January when […]
April 11, 2021
Gross borrowings plunge in February
COURTESY OF REUTERS THE National Government’s gross borrowings stood at P53.912 billion in February, plunging 89% from P479.23 billion a year ago when the Treasury sold retail Treasury bonds (RTB). Latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed the borrowings in February were 92.41% lower than the P710.32 billion raised in January when […]
