Thailand cuts tourism growth outlook amid MidEast war
BANGKOK (AFP) — Thailand lowered its economic growth and tourist arrival forecasts Tuesday, citing the impact of the Middle East war on energy prices and…
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BANGKOK (AFP) — Thailand lowered its economic growth and tourist arrival forecasts Tuesday, citing the impact of the Middle East war on energy prices and…
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‘We are carrying over strong momentum, building on the actions we took in 2025 to strengthen our balance sheet and lay the foundation for sustainable growth.’
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Now we’re bottom dwellers. Vietnam had the fastest economic growth rate last year at 8 percent.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The economy of SOCCSKSARGEN grew 4.8 percent in 2025, outpacing the national average of 4.4 percent despite a tougher domestic…
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BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera region’s agriculture sector grew by 4.3 percent in 2025 despite volatile weather, rising production costs and market…
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Half of the Gulf countries are expecting a contraction this year.
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Economic growth across Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow further in 2026 amid global uncertainties, although a transition to renewable energy could…
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Consumer confidence was pessimistic even before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, with Filipinos staying wary amid lingering concerns over government…
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The ADB’s latest annual report showed the country as the second-largest beneficiary among developing member economies, next only to India. The bulk of the…
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‘We’re being proactive — we’re staying ahead of the curve, we’ll do as many hikes as necessary; normally, it would be a succession of small rate hikes, but it…
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Filinvest Land Inc. reported steady earnings growth in 2025 and reaffirmed a strategy centered on balanced expansion and recurring income, as it navigates a…
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Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is dialing back expansion plans and leaning on its leasing business as global uncertainty and a lingering property glut reshape the…
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The Philippines ranked among the top recipients of financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2025, drawing about P256 billion in loans and grants to…
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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported that cruise calls in the country were rosy, posting 26 cruise calls and welcoming 76,188 cruise passengers across…
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Kanda confirmed his bid on Wednesday, 22 April, ahead of the end of his current term in November 2026, framing the ADB’s role as increasingly central to a…
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda is seeking a full five-year term at the helm of the Manila-based lender, signaling continuity in the…
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The trust and investment arm of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) posted a 13-percent increase in assets under management (AUM) to P220.6 billion in…
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Women entrepreneurs are playing a growing role in the Philippine business landscape, with digital platforms such as TikTok Shop helping transform small ideas…
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