The International Monetary Fund retained its Philippine economic forecasts at 5.3% this year and 6% next year. — REUTERS By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE central bank should keep interest rates higher for longer […]
PSE seeks tighter rules on delisting, backdoor listing
The trading floor at the Philippine Stock Exchange headquarters in Taguig City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALES By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) is seeking to tighten rules on voluntary delisting, […]
PHL external debt hits $118.8B as of end-Sept.
United States dollar banknotes and an American flag displayed on a laptop screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Poland on Dec. 26, 2022. — JAKUB PORZYCKI/NURPHOTO VIA CONNECT THE PHILIPPINES’ external debt hit a […]
BSP eases rules to boost bank lending for green projects
A wind turbine is seen in a wind farm. — REUTERS THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is temporarily easing rules to encourage banks to extend more loans for green and sustainable projects. The Monetary Board approved […]
Under pressure from Shein, H&M reaches for upmarket shoppers
LONDON — During Paris Fashion Week, pop icon Cher, Swedish singer Robyn, and South Korean DJ Peggy Gou performed at Silencio nightclub to a crowd of actors and models including Jared Leto, Elle Fanning, and Irina Shayk. […]
The heart of French allure
Biologique Recherche’s products are so beloved by celebrities that they endorse it without being asked to FRENCH beauty brand Biologique Recherche’s client list reads like the most coveted guest list in the world: according to Vogue India, […]
Okada Manila describes Emerald Bay project as its ‘next step’ expansion
OKADA Manila’s move to invest in Dennis A. Uy’s Emerald Bay Resort and Casino project in Mactan, Cebu is part of its domestic expansion, according to an official of the integrated casino resort. “We’ve been operating this […]
Four ways to tell the designer fashion items worth investing in from the ones that aren’t
By Naomi Braithwaite FREESTOCKS-UNSPLASH WHETHER it’s aspiring to the “quiet luxury” or “old money” looks taking over TikTok, or cringing at the “ludicrously capacious bag” scene in the last season of Succession, designer clothes and […]
Mitsubishi eyes 22% sales growth
THE Philippine unit of Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is seeing a 22% sales growth for its current fiscal year set to end in March next year led by its locally assembled units, according to its […]
The gift of beauty
1 of 2 THE HOLIDAY season is truly upon us, and we’d really like its accompanying ups and downs to not leave a mark on our faces for the coming new year. Why don’t we all treat […]