<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Shopping centres are so much more than a place to purchase a new outfit or a loved one’s birthday gift. In recent years, they’ve become an exciting social hub that serves in strengthening communities and shaping urban areas. Online shopping continues to grow even post-pandemic, meaning it’s […]
Carbon emissions from UK rail travel lower than previously thought
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Rail travel is far more carbon efficient than previously thought, according to a rail industry group that has commissioned a new tool for calculating emissions. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the association of train companies and National Rail that works to coordinate Britain’s railways, commissioned the development […]
Commercial vehicle output records best May since 2008
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 36.9% in May as 10,813 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis left British factories, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The sector’s performance was the strongest in May since 2008, surpassing […]
Business confidence plummets in June
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy, fell to -31 in June 2023, down from -6 in May, wiping out the improvements recorded since the beginning of the year. The reasons for the drop are greater concerns […]
FCA issues warning to banks over ‘greenwashing’ in sustainable loan market
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Industry watchdog The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to banks that lend to UK companies to warn them about “greenwashing” and “conflicts of interest” in the sustainable loans market. The rising popularity of deals that link borrowing costs to sustainability targets has prompted fears that banks […]
E-wallet phishing scams seen getting more sophisticated
DAVID DVORACEK-UNSPLASH Users of e-wallet platforms and online payment channels need to watch out for phishing scams that are getting more complicated, according to an electronic payment firm. While e-wallet companies claim to double security measures through new features, they still expect users to be aware of the inventive breaches […]
Love Ko All: McDonald’s Philippines colors its iconic arches at its McKinley West store
In celebration of diversity and inclusivity, McDonald’s Philippines turns its Golden Arches into rainbow arches at its McKinley West store in Taguig. Working towards becoming a more inclusive and welcoming place, the QSR giant welcomes all customers and employees as they are. A Colorful Day with McDonald’s 1 of 2 […]
Philippine bond dynamics poised for shakeup due to policy pivot
Shorter-maturity Philippine bonds look increasingly favorable relative to longer-dated ones, aided by the central bank’s pivot to an easing stance, which will also boost lending in the economy. Emerging Asia’s formerly most hawkish central bank sent the two-to-10-year curve into inversion in May for the first time since June 2019. […]
Marcos faces Philippine growth, investment tests in second year
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marks his first year in office with resilient growth and improving business sentiment as he rebalanced the country’s foreign policy and tapped credible economic managers. As his administration enters its second year and faces prospects of softening demand amid elevated inflation, Mr. Marcos said delivering […]
GCash Stories launches ‘Turing’ for Pride Month, empowering the LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs to #WerkWithPride by offfering finance for all
GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film celebrates pride by putting a spotlight on GCash’s commitment to inclusivity and financial empowerment while telling the story of strength and […]