
Central bank relief may hit bank profitability — S&P
‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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BALANGA CITY, Bataan — The provincial government met with South Korean companies at The Bunker on 16 April to discuss potential investments aimed at…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — A wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo was recaptured on Friday, authorities said, after he caused a school closure, a huge…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near — although in this…
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Maya has been included in global rankings by Forbes and The Asian Banker, underscoring the continued growth and profitability of its digital banking operations.
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As inflation continues to rise, Filipino households are feeling the strain of higher everyday costs, prompting renewed focus on savings that can keep pace with…
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The share of Filipino adults with formal financial accounts declined to 50 percent in 2025, down from 56 percent in 2021, even as overall access to financial…
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Homegrown fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has confirmed the planned debut of South Korea’s popular coffee chain Compose Coffee in the Philippine…
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Jollibee Foods Corporation has secured regulatory approval in South Korea for its planned acquisition of a major hot pot chain, marking a step forward in its…
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A Senate probe is set to examine reports of excessive sugar importation despite a moratorium that remains in effect until December this year.
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South Korea’s biggest entertainment powerhouses, SM, JYP, YG, and HYBE, are reportedly moving to establish a joint venture called "Phenomenon" to launch a…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been…
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A runaway zoo wolf in South Korea is not only being pursued by wildlife authorities for posing a danger to the public, but also by media people reporting on…
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A rare shift is emerging in global markets as some central banks begin selling gold to raise cash, reversing years of heavy accumulation as war-driven…
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Seoul (AFP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw new tests of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles launched from a naval destroyer, state…
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Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) underscored the importance of industry partnerships in expanding access to financing during the Padayon Awards 2026,…
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