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Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 11

TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed significantly lower on Monday amid a strong yen and concerns for an overheated market following the overnight losses of tech-related shares in the Wall Street market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 868.45 points, or 2.19 percent, from Friday to close the day at 38,820.49, the lowest level since Feb. 21. (Japan-Tokyo Stocks).....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Decision-Making Process for Small Business Owners

As a small business owner, the weight of countless decisions rests entirely on your shoulders. From product development to marketing strategies, each choice can significantly impact your success. Sometimes, a single decision can make or break your business. This is why while intuition plays a role, a well-thought-out decision-making process will ensure that you’re making […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

US VP Harris urges Hamas to agree to an immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza

'People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane and our common humanity compels us to act… The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. No excuses,' US Vice President Kamala Harris says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

DavSur town bears impact of climate change on tourism, welfare of residents

The tourism industry in the town of Sta. Cruz is significantly impacted by climate change, according to its tourism officer, Julius Paner......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Inseparable twins

Politics can impact business in a number of ways, and significantly at that......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

A glance at government s windfall from SMC’s NAIA takeover

The winning bid of the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport translates to a government revenue share of P911.1 billion over a 25-year period, significantly higher than the other bidders’ revenue share offer of between P342.1 billion and P416.9 billion over the same period......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Nvidia exceeds expectations with strong results and forecasts as China sales decline significantly

Nvidia (NVDA) Exceeds Expectations with Strong Fourth-Quarter Earnings Graphics chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) has reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ expectations, both on the top.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

El Nino damage to Philippines agriculture hits 163 mln USD

MANILA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The damage caused by the El Nino dry spell and drought to Philippine agriculture has reached 9.5 billion pesos (roughly 163 million U.S. dollars), the Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. The El Nino weather phenomenon has left a trail of destruction, damaging 163,694 hectares of agricultural land in 13 regions across the country, and adversely affecting the livelihoods of at least.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

El Niño agriculture damage climbs to P9.5 billion

Damage to agriculture due to the strong El Niño has ballooned to P9.5 billion, the Department of Agriculture reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Banks to ramp up lending to agriculture sector

Banks are looking to increase lending to the agriculture sector this year amid better economic conditions, higher demand for agricultural loans and consolidation of government programs that would boost banks’ agricultural loan portfolio......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

El Niño agriculture damage climbs to P6.3 billion

Damage to agriculture due to the El Niño phenomenon has increased to P6.3 billion, the Department of Agriculture reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Philippine agriculture loses over 103 mln USD due to El Nino

MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached 5.9 billion pesos (103 million U.S. dollars), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos said Thursday. Marcos added that at least 3.6 million Filipinos across the country have been affected by the El Nino phenomenon. While the Philippines copes with the sweltering weather, the Southeast Asian cou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

The Palai Inc. initiative: Advancing organic agriculture in South Cotabato

The Palai Inc. initiative: Advancing organic agriculture in South Cotabato.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Agriculture loans hit P213 billion in 2022

The share of agriculture loans and services granted by the banking sector picked up to 18.1 percent in 2022 from 17.6 percent in 2021 as the agriculture industry slowly recovered from the COVID pandemic......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Organic agriculture livelihood facility to rise in Victorias

Organic agriculture livelihood facility to rise in Victorias.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

El Nino pattern costs Philippine agriculture over 68 mln USD

MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached over 3.94 billion pesos (roughly 68 million U.S. dollars), official data released on Friday showed. According to the Department of Agriculture, 11 regions across the Southeast Asian country are reeling from the weather phenomenon, which has affected nearly 74,000 farmers and fisherfolk. More than 66,000 he.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

EL Niño agriculture damage balloons to P3.94 billion

Damage to the agriculture sector due to El Niño has reached P3.94 billion, covering 66,065 hectares and affecting 73,713 farmers and fisherfolk, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Loans to agriculture sector ‘quadrupled’ in 2023

The banking sector’s loan disbursements to the agriculture sector quadrupled last year after the government widened the number of projects considered as compliant with the 25 percent requirement, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

SM supports agriculture sector through farm-to-store program

The SM Group is ramping up its support for the country’s agriculture sector through a wider farm-to-store program being undertaken by food retail affiliate and community shopping mall chain WalterMart......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

DA forms team to go after agricultural smugglers

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has formed a team tasked to go after smuggled agriculture products with the appointment of a new officer-in-charge......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024