Vegetable prices drop 50%, goods stable

MANILA – Prices of vegetables have dropped significantly while prices of non-agricultural products remain stable, chiefs of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade...

Macro support to reduce scarring effects of pandemic: IMF exec

MANILA – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive has underscored the importance of strengthening coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) containment measures in the Philippines and ensuring macroeconomic support...

Immigration will support Ontario and Quebec economies during the pandemic and beyond

A new study highlights the importance of immigration in helping the Ontario and Quebec economies recover from COVID-19. Immigration will drive long-term economic prosperity in Ontario...

BSP eyes March inflation between 4.2-5%

MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecasts inflation in March to range between 4.2 to 5 percent, with the point inflation seen at 4.6 percent....

What’s at stake in Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, union vote: 5 questions answered

Several thousand Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are currently voting on whether to form the retailer’s first-ever union. The election has been contentious, with workers complaining...

Scottish independence: could wind power Scotland back into the EU?

PH still good investment haven despite pandemic: Diokno

MANILA – The Philippines remains a good investment destination despite the impact of the pandemic due to the economy’s improved fundamentals, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)...

PH, Singapore must promote new tech: DOF chief

MANILA – Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Friday the Philippines and Singapore should tap each other’s strengths and explore opportunities for cooperation in developing new...

Investments continue amid pandemic: Palace

BSP hikes average inflation projections for 2021-2022

MANILA – The average inflation for this year is now projected to exceed the government’s 2-4 percent target band due to supply-side pressures while the 2022...