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网页Philippines’ growth outlook clouded by inflation risks. THE Philippines is likely to continue its stable growth trajectory in the medium term, although inflation and elevated interest rates remain major risks to this outlook, analysts said.
Freeport Area of Bataan gears up to lead Asia's blockchain …
网页20 小时之前 · October 3, 2024 | 9:04 am. The Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) is poised to become one of the key blockchain hubs in Asia, with significant developments already underway. The FAB is a 1,700-hectare trade hub located in Mariveles, Bataan, serving as the Philippines’ center of trade and a key transit …
Inflation on track to fall within target — World Bank
网页4 小时之前 · “The balance of risks to the outlook has shifted toward the downside given expected reductions in rice prices as more imports arrive under the reduced tari f f regime,” the World Bank said.. An executive order cutting tari f fs on rice to 15% from 35% took effect in July. This helped rice in f lation ease to 14.7% in August from 20.9% in July.. However, the World Bank said higher transport ...
Stronger SoKor-Manila ties seen - BusinessWorld Online
网页8 小时之前 · Last year, South Korea was the Philippines’ fifth-largest trading partner with total trade reaching about $12 billion, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Exports to South Korea last year were valued at $3.53 billion, while imports were at $8.49 billion. “We are confident that the visit will serve to further ...
PHL touted as among largest potential e-commerce markets
网页8 小时之前 · PHL touted as among largest potential e-commerce markets. THE PHILIPPINES could be one of the biggest markets for e-commerce due to its demographic makeup, an online shopping platform said. On the sidelines of the 10.10 Brand Summit, Shopee Philippines Head of Public Relations Erin M. Tagudin told reporters of the Philippines’ growth potential.
Being Right - BusinessWorld Online
网页2024年10月4日 · A June 2024 survey by OCTA Research saw 76% of Filipinos seeing China as the “greatest threat” to the Philippines. And indeed, the Philippine defense budget reflects this, with signi fi cant increases in recent years. The General Appropriations Act pegs Philippine defense spending rising from P204 billion in 2023 to P238 billion in 2024.
Managing dark clouds in the Philippines - BusinessWorld Online
网页5 小时之前 · By Diwa C. Guinigundo. One key assumption of the Philippine Government’s growth and inflation targets for this year and the next is a relatively manageable global economy. Growth targets of 6-7% in 2024 and 6.5-7.5% for 2025, as well as the inflation target of 2-4% for both years must be anchored on …
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网页6 天之前 · Congress leaders vow to pass budget bill on time. LEADERS of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday assured the public that Congress could approve the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 on time, despite political realignments and tension inside their backyards.
More urgent than ever - BusinessWorld Online
网页2024年9月12日 · This thrust has been a key push in the country’s export development plans, including the one covering 2023-2028. Geopolitical tensions, however, have made this thrust more imperative, and urgent. Household consumption has been the Philippine economy’s biggest driver, accounting for about three-fourths of gross domestic product.
Philippines’ top 1,000 companies post P16.7 trillion in revenues in ...
网页2024年1月8日 · Petron Corp. returned as the largest corporation in the Philippines in 2022, ending Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) two-year stint as the country’s top-grossing company. Petron, which last topped the list in 2019, posted P438.87 billion in gross revenue in 2022, which was an 82.1% increase from P240.94 billion the previous year.