Economy
Philippines' GDP growth accelerated to 7.6% in 2022
But expansion for final quarter of year slowed to 7.2%
But expansion for final quarter of year slowed to 7.2%
Economic and security challenges push farmers to grow illicit crop as prices soar
Post-restrictions consumption falls off while global trade drops
Unified certification for teachers also recommended by panel
Central bank focused on inflation as regional peers make different moves
Official indirectly links recent major blackout to conservation measures
Regulator aims to cull poorly performing companies, violators
Rising travel, electricity costs makes monetary tightening more likely
Pay gap and low numbers of women in politics persist as Kishida assumes G-7 leadership
Prime minister must drastically pick up the pace on reform
USTR deputy Sarah Bianchi touts 'very ambitious schedule' for negotiations
Crackdown's end still leaves regulators with enhanced powers
President signals need for more imports to stem price rises
Fund 'engaged' with other creditors for similar pledge as all eyes turn to China
Former Jakarta governor calls out 'minimal public engagement' on Nusantara
Kuroda's statements no longer taken at face value after December blindside
China Minsheng Banking Corp. acts as nation's real estate debt piles up
Geopolitical tensions derail Duisburg's hopes of trade bonanza
Central bank calls price stability crucial to sustainable growth
Mathias Cormann says multilateral pact on digital taxation would also benefit U.S.
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