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BoE chair fears “fragmentation of world economy” if Trump abandons IMF and World Bank

The Governor of the Bank of England Andres Bailey has urged continued US support for two major global economic instituti...

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Iconic Finnish chair designer Yrjö Kukkapuro dies

Yrjö Kukkapuro, a renowned Finnish designer whose postmodern chairs graced waiting rooms, offices and living rooms acr...

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Police rescue kidnap victim, nab suspected cultist in Edo

The Police Command in Edo, has rescued one Osazee Okungbowa, who was kidnapped on Friday night in Owanoba community. The...

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Aliens, Sloths, and Silliness: Super Bowl Ads Offer Laughs, Celebs, and Surprises to Win Over Viewers

NEW YORK—Eugene Levy’s trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances to Shania Twain to promote Nes...

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BSP policy meeting key catalyst for market this week

Investors in the local stock market will be watching out for cues from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ policy meeting...

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Investment houses propose 'club deal' for 'mother of all IPOs,' GCash

The country’s investment houses are considering an agreement to carve out among themselves equally the huge $1 billion...

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GCash IPO: Recto open to lower public float requirement, but says it may not be needed

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto believes e-wallet giant GCash could stage a record initial public offering (IPO) even w...

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Philippine dollar reserves dip to $103 billion, lowest in nine months

The country’s US dollar reserves dropped to a nine-month low of $103.021 billion at the end of January, based on the l...

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Inflation to slide in 2025 as rice prices fall

With rice prices on the decline, domestic inflation would ease further this year, according to the think tank Economist ...

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Impeachment plot twist: Foreign investors perturbed

If you dismiss the impeachment saga of Vice President Sara Duterte as just another rerun in the Philippine political cir...

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DOE: PSALM term extension to support Agus plant rehab

The Department of Energy (DOE) expects the extension of the corporate life of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Ma...

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BOI seeks input for 2025-28 investment priorities, Valentine's Day deadline set

The Board of Investments (BOI) has set Friday, Feb. 14, as the deadline for businesses and other stakeholders to submit ...

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After 2024 employment gains, DOF chief Recto eyes lower-than-targeted 2025 jobless rate

President Marcos' chief economic manager is optimistic that joblessness this year will be even lower than the administra...

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DOE touts gov’t, ADB aid in de-risking geothermal investment

The Department of Energy (DOE) shared that financial partnerships and government support will play a key role in de-risk...

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Rapist blackmailed victim out of nearly £2,000 to not share intimate photos

A Nelson man raped a woman and blackmailed her over releasing intimate photos....

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Former Pentecost Elder Dupes Ex-Girlfriend of Almost 200,000 Ghana Cedis

This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog req...

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Clark operator pushes for 2nd runway

A second runway at the Clark International Airport will make the gateway complex more attractive for logistics players a...

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Rising risk and opportunity to buy the market

The stock market has not been performing well lately. For the year-to-date period, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (...

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Globe subsidiary to switch on 2 data centers

The data center arm of Globe Telecom Inc. is on track to operate two new hubs this year, expanding its capacity by anoth...

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A legacy of failed government lending programs for farmers

Farmers are the backbone of our country’s food security aspirations. Assisting them, therefore, is not just warranted ...

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Exporters unfazed by Trump tariffs

The country’s largest umbrella organization of exporters has downplayed the possible impact to the Philippines of high...

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BIZ BUZZ: PNOC not giving up claim on Petron assets

Once in a blue moon, the Supreme Court entertains a second motion of reconsideration “in the “higher interest of jus...

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SMC poised to start construction of 2 new toll roads

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is slated to begin construction of the Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEx) and Southern Acces...

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Not a popularity contest: Why great leaders make the tough calls

Leadership is often misunderstood. Many assume that being a great leader means being well-liked, admired and universally...

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PH dollar reserves dipped to 9-month low in January

The Philippines’ dollar reserves declined at the start of the year, hitting a nine-month low after the central bank co...

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BSP tipped to deliver fresh policy rate cut

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to deliver another interest rate cut this week, as benign infla...

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What to know about The Masked Singer final - lineup, how to watch, guest judge

The Masked Singer’s 2025 series ends this week - the remaining characters and guest judge plus how you can watch the f...

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DeepSeek's AI breakthrough could get global investors interested in China again

DeepSeek's rise is the catalyst that will prompt global investors to allocate more to Chinese stocks, even as economic w...

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BOC, SIDITG-VII Foiled P170M Drug Smuggling Attempt in Cebu Port

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Cebu in collaboration with the Seaport Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction T...

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Manufacturing sales hit RM1.9 trillion in 2024

PUTRAJAYA: The sales value of the manufacturing sector in 2024 reached RM1.9 trillion, surging 4.6% (2023: 0.2%), while ...

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UAE to benefit economically from recent US-China tariffs

ALBAWABA – According to experts, Dubai is expected to benefit economically from the recent tariffs imposed by the Unit...

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‘Economic sovereignty’: PM calls on industry to back economic goals

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is attempting to woo decision makers for some of Australia’s biggest employers ahead o...

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What’s driving Malaysia’s market boom?

KUALA LUMPUR: Knight Frank Malaysia has released its latest report Real Estate Highlights 2H’24, offering a comprehens...

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Air Transat ending free carry-on baggage for some of its cheapest fares

Air Transat is matching its fellow Canadian airlines, including Air Canada and WestJet, and ending free carry-on baggage...