PH firms urged to supply Halal market
Philippine companies can meet the demands of the Halal market which is projected to register significant growth in the next years.
However, those seeking to supply the Halal market must...
Sweden sees need for PH-EU trade agreement
Sweden believes the Philippines and the European Union (EU) should execute a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to facilitate the trade of goods and...
Govt infrastructure spending to exceed 2023 target
Driven by the government's “Build, Better, More” program, infrastructure spending is expected to exceed the government's target this year,
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael...
Report shows ginseng now a popular ingredient
Ginseng is now among the newest ingredients to take the spotlight in the global market, according to a new trend report from Mintel.
The global market research...
PH urged to harness opportunities in trade in services under RCEP
Amendments on laws hampering liberalization play a role in improving the business environment for the country to expand its contributions to trade in services...
Economists see reduction in reserve requirement ratio
Economists are now looking at the possible reduction in banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) as early as June this year after the Bangko Sentral...
BIR seeks intensified crackdown vs illegal tobacco products
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it will ramp up measures to crack down on illicit tobacco trade in the country.
BIR Commissioner Romeo...
Globe sells towers for P5 billion
Globe Telecom Inc. on Thursday, said that they were able to close out and offically handover 431 towers to the Frontier Tower Associates Philippines...
US dollar firms up on debt limit talks
The US dollar firmed up in late trading on Wednesday as the country’s leaders expressed optimism over debt limit negotiations.
The dollar index, which measures the greenback...
Iran, Russia sign 10 agreements for oil cooperation
Iran and Russia have signed 10 agreements for cooperation in the oil industry in the Iranian capital of Tehran, according to Shana News Agency affiliated to the Iranian Oil Ministry.
The...
