<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The Singapore Real Estate Market is on a trajectory of significant growth, projected to expand from USD 46.58 billion in 2024 to USD 64.04 billion by 2029. This represents a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.57% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2029. This market […]
How To Navigate Success With Employee Engagement Benchmarks
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Employee engagement often takes centre stage in the relentless pursuit of organisational excellence. Engaged employees are more productive, innovative, and loyal, translating into a domino effect of positive company outcomes. But gauging engagement effectively and translating it into a thriving workforce requires a strategic approach. This is […]
The Influence of Chemical Companies on Modern Life
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Chemical companies have profoundly influenced our lives, often in ways we don’t even realize. They’ve been instrumental in the research, development and production of countless products that have shaped society. From medicine, food and nutrition to technology, clothing, and construction, chemical companies’ work is certainly appreciated. To […]
Harnessing Digital Tools For Small Business Growth
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Digital tools have transformed businesses’ operations, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, market reach, and service enhancement. For small businesses, adopting these tools is not just about staying competitive; it’s about unlocking the potential for growth in ways that were once out of reach. The journey towards digitalisation […]
BSP signals possible rate cut delay
The central bank raised its baseline inflation forecast to 3.8% this year, as prices of rice and other food items continue to rise. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday left its key rate unchanged at 6.5% for […]
Philippines likely to post fastest GDP growth among ASEAN+3 countries this year, 2025
Fishermen dry their catch of the day on a bamboo tray in Long Beach, Noveleta, Cavite. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN THE PHILIPPINES is expected to grow faster than Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong this year and in 2025, but elevated […]
Meralco slashes power rate by nearly P1 per kWh this month
A lineman repairs a broken wire on an electric post in Manila, April 4, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS in areas served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see lower electricity bills for the first time this year, due to a sharp drop […]
Philippine population seen among the youngest in the region — AMRO
The Philippines’ median age stood at 24.5 years old in 2021, the second lowest in the region, a report by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) showed. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS THE PHILIPPINE population is expected to be among the youngest in the region, with the country still in the […]
To sing with passion and love
MAX on the cover of his album LOVE IN STEREO. AMERICAN pop singer MAX (full name: Maxwell Schneider) arrived at a press conference Friday at UP Town Center in Quezon City with an extreme warmth that rivaled that of the sunny weather. His last time in the Philippines was back […]
Under Parallel Skies merging cultures
WITH protagonists coming from Thailand and the Philippines meeting and falling in love in Hong Kong, the romantic drama film Under Parallel Skies promises to be a heartwarming cross-cultural story. It follows Parin (played by Thai star Win Metawin) who travels to Hong Kong to look for his missing mother. […]