Putin’s roubles-for-gas demand is no serious threat to US dollar reserve status – here’s why

President Vladimir Putin’s demand that “unfriendly countries” henceforth pay for Russian gas in roubles has had several immediate effects. With the Europeans given one week to...

P&O Ferries: how some companies can afford to break the law

A week after 800 P&O Ferries workers lost their jobs without notice, the CEO of the company is now facing calls to lose his. Peter Hebblethwaite...

Ukraine-Russia conflict alone has little impact on PH remittances

MANILA – The Ukraine-Russia conflict is not expected to put a big dent on remittances to the Philippines, but it is another story if the war...

The economic case for the mining industry to support carbon taxation

As governments try to navigate a path to a safe climate in the 21st century, the public debate has focused on net zero, carbon taxes, electrification...

Would gas tax breaks make a big difference when prices are skyrocketing? We asked 4 experts

With gasoline prices trending over US$4 per gallon nationwide, politicians are feeling the heat. In response, Maryland and Georgia have temporarily waived their state gasoline taxes...

Gig workers aren’t self-employed – they’re modern-day feudal serfs

To understand neo-villeiny, we first need to understand medieval villeiny. The villeins of medieval Europe were a type of serf (a tenant farmer) that were bonded...

Prices of local rice, seasonal veggies remain stable: DA

MANILA – Prices of locally-produced rice, seasonal vegetables including those used as pinakbet (mixed vegetables) ingredients, and onion remained stable. In the Laging Handa public briefing aired...

Globe eyes partnering with aviation industry vs. online fraud

MANILA — Digital solutions group Globe is looking at partnering with the airline industry in fighting online fraud, an executive said Thursday. “We are looking at partnering...

Economic sanctions may make Russians’ lives worse – without stopping Putin’s assault on Ukraine

Would you bring your dog to a shop? Why retailers should be more pet-friendly

Pandemic pets have taken the world by storm. At least 3.2 million households reportedly acquired a pet during the first year of COVID. Young people made...