economy

Dominguez: Massive infra program, comprehensive tax reform to drive PHL inclusive growth

(Eagle News) – Department of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has said the administration's “massive infrastructure program" and comprehensive tax…

Trump wades into currency uproar, favors ‘strong dollar’

by Heather SCOTT / with Andrew Beatty in Davos Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump…

UK’s globetrotting trade chief defends globalism

by Jitendra Joshi Agence France-Presse DAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) -- Britain will stand by the poverty-alleviating benefits of free trade as it charts…

Pernia: PHL one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia

(Eagle News) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said on Tuesday…

Qatar says Saudi-led boycott amounts to ‘economic warfare’

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar on Wednesday said a Saudi-led boycott, now in its eighth month, amounted to "economic warfare"…

Toyota, Mazda to build joint US plant in Alabama

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda announced Wednesday they will build their $1.6 billion joint…

Indonesian President Joko Widodo to visit India

(Eagle News) -- Indonesian president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will once again visit India this year. The Indonesian leader's visit is…

Japan’s new crypto-currency crooners sing the bitcoin beats

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Move over AKB48: Japan has a new all-girl "idol" band -- the Virtual Currency Girls --…

World Bank: PHL to continue to be “fastest-growing economy” in ASEAN

(Eagle News) -- The Philippines will continue to be the "fastest-growing economy" in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in…

Samsung projects $14.1 billion Q4 operating profits

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean telecom giant Samsung Electronics expects to post record operating profits of $14.1 billion…

Different approaches to bitcoin in Asia

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- From clampdowns to a warm embrace, regulators in Asia have taken very different approaches to dealing with the…

Singapore bar offers bitcoin New Year party package

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- A Singapore bar that bills itself as the world's highest cryptocurrency club is offering a New…

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