S&P trims Philippine 2024 economic growth forecast to 5.8%
S&P Global Ratings trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines this year and 2025.
Economy
Agricultural tariff rates subject to periodic review, Neda chief says
The Philippines’ National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) secretary Arsenio Balisacan says that lowered tariff rates may not materialise until…
China hits back at EV allegations
China’s Premier Li Qiang used his address at a World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian to hit back at accusations…
China: Decoupling will lead to ‘destructive spiral’
Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned of negative consequences for the world if nations parted ways economically, while hitting back at…
South Korea to delay start of stricter rules on household loans
The financial regulator says that the planned implementation of stricter rules on household loans will be postponed until the start…
Governor: BoC can beat inflation without unemployment spike
Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem says the country’s economy is headed for a soft landing, suggesting the central…
Thai economy to grow at potential rate by early 2025, c.bank says
BANGKOK: Thailand's economy is expected to grow at its potential rate by late this year or early in 2025, while…
Malaysia’s FDI inflow at RM40.4bil, DIA outflow at RM40.6bil in 2023 – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows of RM40.4 billion in 2023 from RM75.4 billion the previous year, says the…
Tengku Zafrul: Strong investment pipeline expected for 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: There is potential for approved investments this year to exceed last year’s RM329.5 billion given the positive data…