Economists expect 3.3% inflation for 2019 – BSP

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 09:31:17 +0000

ECONOMISTS see inflation settling at 3.3 percent this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said in a report, higher than its 3-percent full-year forecast but still within the 2-4…READ

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Philippines-China economic and trade ties better than ever — Arroyo

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:44:58 +0000

The economic and trade cooperation between the Philippines and China has been better than ever, House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Tuesday.

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Govt investments-to-GDP hits 5.4% in 2018

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:06:47 +0000

NATIONAL government investments surged last year on the back of stringent project evaluations, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. Public investments last year surged to P940.4 billion, equivalent to 5.4…READ

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China and North Korea open new border crossing

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:15:20 +0000

China and North Korea open new border crossing

A Chinese city has opened a new border crossing with North Korea -fitted with radiation detectors – even as talks between Washington and Pyongyang have languished over disagreements for nuclear sanctions relief.

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Hiring rebounds as US employers add a solid 196,000 jobs

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:04:34 +0000

Hiring rebounds as US employers add a solid 196,000 jobs

WASHINGTON – Hiring in the United States rebounded in March as U.S. employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February’s scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.

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Trump’s threat to close border stirs fears of economic harm

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:25:44 +0000

Trump's threat to close border stirs fears of economic harm

EL PASO, Texas — President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the southern border raised fears Monday of dire economic consequences in the U.S. and an upheaval of daily life in a stretch of the country that relies on the international flow of not just goods and services but also students, families and workers.

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Musicians brace for Brexit disharmony

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:10:44 +0000

Musicians brace for Brexit disharmony

As the Brexit saga reaches a crescendo, classical musicians based in Britain fear that a disorderly divorce could threaten their European livelihood and stunt the development of potential maestros.

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UK prime minister set to put her EU divorce deal to the test

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:26:28 +0000

UK prime minister set to put her EU divorce deal to the test

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced continued opposition to her European Union divorce deal Tuesday despite announcing what she described as “legally binding” changes in hopes of winning parliamentary support for the agreement.

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Duterte admin favors Chinese workers as it prefers China interests–Alejano

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:06:39 +0000

Duterte admin favors Chinese workers as it prefers China interests–Alejano

Senatoriable Gary Alejano said hiring of Chinese workers are being preferred because the Duterte admin prioritizes China’s interests.

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