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NEDA says 6 percent Q1 growth possible
A six percent economic growth in the first quarter is possible given developments in the labor market and lower inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
NEDA chief sees 2015 growth at 6% despite typhoons
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government is optimistic about achieving its target economic growth of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter despite the devastation wrought by typhoons,........»»
Philippines to lead growth in ASEAN+3
The Philippines is expected to post the fastest economic growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 this year and the next, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office......»»
China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails
Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»
UBS sees 2-digit credit growth for Philippines banks
Banks operating in the Philippines are expected to post a double-digit credit growth this year on the back of robust economic expansion, according to banking giant UBS......»»
Wage hike to cut GDP growth, raise unemployment – NEDA
The proposed legislation for a P100 wage increase for private workers could shave up to 0.5 percentage point off the country’s economic growth and reverse gains ......»»
Rate cut seen to boost growth
The much anticipated monetary policy easing will bolster the country’s economic expansion, but the growth will still be below targets amid risks stemming from the impact of El Niño, according to Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp.......»»
Nomura hikes Philippines growth target for 2024
Nomura Global Markets Research has upgraded its economic growth forecast for the Philippines to six percent from 5.8 percent for this year after a better-than-expected expansion in 2023......»»
IMF hikes Philippines 2024 growth target
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its 2024 economic growth forecast for the Philippines amid the stronger rebound in investments and exports......»»
Security Bank sees 5.8 percent economic growth in Q4
Security Bank Corp. believes the Philippine economy grew by 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter last year, bringing the full-year gross domestic product growth to 5.6 percent in 2023......»»
East Asia and Pacific to see moderate growth
The East Asia and the Pacific region is expected to have moderate growth this year amid headwinds from tight financial conditions and geopolitical rifts, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum......»»
EastWest Bank sees sustained profit gains
Gotianun-led East West Banking Corp. is targeting to sustain its double-digit income growth this year as it expects higher consumer loan demand, according to its top official......»»
Security Bank expects higher profit in 2024
Security Bank Corp. is expecting better profitability this year amid a double-digit growth in its lending business, the bank’s investments in technology as well as its plans to put up more branches......»»
DigiPlus hopes to grow user base by 25% to 50% in FY24
DigiPlus President Andy Tsui guided that PLUS hopes to capture 50% of the P60 billion in gross gaming revenue growth that PAGCOR expects for FY24, and that it is looking to increase its active user base by 25% to 50% to achieve this goal......»»
DM Wenceslao posts strong 2023 results
Integrated property developer D.M.Wenceslao and Associates Inc. expects sustained growth this year after capping off 2023 with strong financial performance......»»
DTI eyes 10% exports growth in 2024
The Department of Trade and Industry expects the country’s total exports to grow by 10 percent this year......»»
Government urged to lift ecozone ban in Metro Manila
The government may consider lifting the moratorium on the establishment of economic zones based in Metro Manila in order to spur more economic activity and growth for the entire country, a local official said......»»
‘High level of Phl economic performance despite…’
From 2010 to the present – minus the worst year of the lockdown period of the pandemic in 2019 – Philippine economic growth performance has been consistently high, at an average of 6.4 percent......»»
‘Philippines elevating to upper-middle income status next year’
The Philippines remains on track to become an upper-middle income economy in 2025, even as the government trimmed its economic growth target for this year, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»