Government billed P1.8 billion for railway delays
A change in railway strategy is becoming more imminent for the Department of Transportation (DOTr), as delays in big-ticket projects have required the payment of P1.8 billion to lenders....
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Emerging debt outruns Treasuries as rich-world fiscal fears grow
‘The whole dynamic is changing,’ says one analyst...
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Up to 12,000 jobs at risk if UBS relocates: Swiss workers’ association
The Swiss parliament is set to discuss how much capital the bank must hold to back its foreign subsidiaries...
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SGX’s new ETFs offer Asia, global exposure, but broad baskets can hide risk
Fees and currencies can affect returns, while single-country and AI funds carry concentration hazards...
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$34.1M US grant for ube industry to benefit 12k Pinoy farmers -- DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed the US$34.1-million grant from the United States to develop the Philippines" ube industry...
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Time for MAS, SGX to scrutinise issue managers
Persistent post-listing slumps may undermine confidence and make it harder to get strong valuations...
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Beyond public and private: How Asia’s institutions are rethinking portfolio construction
The challenge is in building one that continues meeting investment objectives as markets change...
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Erwin Tulfo seeks transparency, installment payments for 'bill deposits'
Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday called for greater transparency in the collection of “bill deposits” from electricity consumers and urged power distribution utilities to allow customers to pay these charge...
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BSP hikes interest rates by 50 basis points
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Monetary Board raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%....
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ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA): Key Insights for Foreign Businesses
ASEAN's DEFA aims to streamline digital trade, data transfers, payments; progress depends on implementation; enhances regional electronic commerce....
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