Economy
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6Australia says it was ‘upfront’ with France over submarine deal
PASSENGERS aboard a ferry are seen in Sydney, Australia, Jan. 26, 2018. — REUTERS MELBOURNE — Australia was “upfront, open and honest”...
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Pandemic in focus at UN general assembly
The United Nations headquarters is seen during the 75th annual U.N. General Assembly high-level debate, which is being held mostly virtually due...
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Philippines divers clear plastic waste from corals for World Cleanup Day
PIXABAY MANILA – Divers in the Philippines pulled plastic bags, drinks bottles and fishing nets from a coral reef on Saturday, joining...
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Bad for business: World Bank’s China rigging scandal rattles investors
REUTERS LONDON – Some investors and campaigners expressed dismay on Friday at revelations that World Bank leaders pressured staff to boost China’s...
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BSP lowers balance of payments projections
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lowered the country’s balance of payments (BoP) surplus projection for this year, reflecting the lower current...
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SEC wants over 800 companies listed at the stock exchange by 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is encouraging more companies to tap the capital markets, in hopes that there would be over...
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BPOs allowed to continue WFH scheme until March
COURTESY OF CONTACT CENTER ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Outsourcing firms operating in economic zones are allowed to implement remote work arrangements until...
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Metro Manila retail price growth slowest in five months in July
The growth in retail prices of general goods slowed in July. — Photo by Michael Varcas, The Philippine Star RETAIL PRICE growth...
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Exporters call for changes to PHL shipping rules
The Philippines’ trade in merchandise goods continued to rebound in May. — Reuters Exporters and logistics groups are proposing longer-term changes to...
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Pandemic disrupts PHL’s sustainable development gains: Chua
THE COUNTRY’S progress towards achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) laid out by the United Nations has been affected by the pandemic,...
