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NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Analysts paint rosier economic picture for 2024

The country’s strong economic growth is likely to be sustained this year on the back of rising exports and robust private consumption, according to the Department of Trade and Industry as well as private banks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year

The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Gov t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA

In a press briefing with the members of the press on Thursday, Balisacan said that the country's economic growth target had been revised following a careful consideration of factors such as the global economic slowdown, rising oil prices and inflation trends......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Philippines-Australia business deals seen to fuel economic growth

The business deals signed recently between the Philippines and Australia will help ensure economic growth and security in the Philippines, an international think tank said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Quick rollout of PPPs to boost economic growth

The rollout of more infrastructure projects that involve the private sector is expected to prop up economic growth with the government likely to make up for its lagged spending last year, according to banking giant UBS......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

‘Philippine banks to ride wave of robust economic growth’

The projected robust economic growth this year could shape up into a better year for Philippine banks, S&P Global Ratings said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Moody’s Analytics sees below 5 percent GDP in Q4

Philippine economic growth likely slowed to below five percent in the final quarter of 2023 on the back of softer global economic growth, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Government sticks to 6.5-7.5 percent growth target for 2024

Despite global and domestic headwinds, the government is still aiming to attain a 6.5 to 7.5 percent economic growth for this year, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Jan. 18

DAVOS, Switzerland -- Although the global economy is facing sluggish growth and numerous challenges, business leaders attending the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) remain confident over the prospects of the Chinese economy. Over recent years, China has been an important engine for the global economy. China's gross domestic product (GDP) posted a growth of 5.2 percent year-on-year in 2023, h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Economic Cha-cha to boost FDI – BSP

Amending the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution will likely attract more foreign investments in the country and stimulate economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Index soars on easing Mid East tensions

Positive cues from the US markets and easing tensions in the Middle East provided a much needed boost to the stock market yesterday, extending gains to a sixth straight session......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Easing Middle East tensions push market higher

The stock market advanced for a second consecutive session yesterday as it received much-needed boost from gains in the US market as well as easing tensions in the Middle East......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Stocks sink on rising geopolitical tensions

The stock market took its deepest plunge for the year as concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions overseas and delayed rate cuts at home prevailed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Increasing tensions between Israel, Iran concerning — DFA

The Philippines expressed its "serious concern" over the "increasing tensions" between Israel and Iran after the latter’s recent attacks, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024