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‘Super El Niño’ raises risks for PHL
BusinessWorld OnlineBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter THE Philippines faces heightened economic risks from a potentially severe El Niño as a prolonged drought threatens agricultural production, food security, as well as water and energy supplies at a time when the[…]
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Gov’t cancels five-year FXTN offering
BusinessWorld OnlineBy Aaron Michael C. Sy, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT has canceled its planned issuance of new fixed-rate Treasury notes (FXTN) this month as borrowing costs surged and the peso further weakened. “Please be advised that the issuance of the five-year[…]
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New sin tax may drive prices of sugary drinks by around 30%
BusinessWorld OnlineTHE DEPARTMENT of Finance’s (DoF) proposal to hike taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco could raise prices of these products by around 30% and push inflation well beyond the central bank’s target ceiling in 2027, Chinabank Research said. In[…]
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Philippines projected to be second fastest-growing economy in SE Asia until 2035
BusinessWorld OnlineTHE PHILIPPINES could emerge as Southeast Asia’s second fastest-growing major economy over the next decade, with growth averaging 5.8% through 2035, according to a report by Bain & Company, DBS Group Holdings, and Vriens & Partners. In the Southeast Asia[…]
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Aznar Shipping faces cautious market ahead of December listing
BusinessWorld OnlineCEBU-BASED Aznar Shipping Corp.’s planned initial public offering (IPO) could face a cautious market amid domestic and global economic uncertainties, although its December listing schedule may help if sentiment improves following larger offerings, stock market analysts said.
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