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PHL launches Sukuk bond offering
REUTERS THE BUREAU of the Treasury (BTr) on Monday launched its first-ever offering of Sukuk bonds as it mandated banks for the sale of “benchmark-sized” 5.5-year papers, a document showed. The Sukuk bonds will be dollar-denominated and […]
S&P hikes 2023 GDP outlook for Philippines
Holiday spending is expected to lift fourth quarter growth. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN S&P GLOBAL RATINGS raised its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.4% this year but lowered its projection for next […]
AMRO cuts growth forecasts amid global headwinds
The Philippine economy is expected to grow below the government’s 6-7% target this year. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS THE ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) cut its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook for this year and […]
Brands embrace social media influencers as modern-day advertisers
PIXABAY By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter VANEZZA GAIL V. HERNANDEZ, 24, bought a Squad Cosmetics eyeshadow palette from Shopee after it was recommended by a Filipino fashion influencer with 1.6 million followers on YouTube. “Watching YouTube […]
Tight power supply expected to persist next year
EVENING_TAO-FREEPIK TWO of the country’s largest electricity distributors expect the tightness in power supply to continue next year, although some relief may be provided by the completion and return to operation of some power plants. “It’s still […]
Telcos seen to report better results in 2024 amid growing demand
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter LISTED telecommunications and information and communications technology (ICT) companies are expected to post better results in 2024, driven by the strong demand for digital services and as firms […]
PSE chief says raising P200B at local stock market next year will depend on REIT listing
CAPITAL raising at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) may not reach P200 billion next year, the bourse operator’s top official said. “Hindi natin kaya ang P200 billion (We cannot hit P200 billion),” PSE President and Chief Executive […]
QCinema presents the best of Southeast Asia
1 of 4 THE QCINEMA International Film Festival ended this week, with its most elevated lineup since its eleven years of existence (and not just because this year’s theme was “elevated”). What BusinessWorld took note of for […]
Century Properties ‘cautiously optimistic’ for next year
LISTED property developer Century Properties Group, Inc. (CPG) expects to perform better in 2024, said its top official who remains cautious despite his optimism for the year ahead. “Our outlook [for next year] is actually cautiously optimistic. […]