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Philippine stocks advance following Wall Street rally

Philippine stocks bounced back yesterday, aligning with the recovery in Wall Street......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Metrobank looking to raise $0.5-B in USD debt offering

Metrobank announced that it has selected Bank of America Securities and UBS as joint global coordinators to run a process to sell up to $500 million in dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, “with option to upsize”......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Global Cybercrime Treaty: A delicate balance between security and human rights

 Cybercrime is a multi-trillion-dollar business. Drugs and weapons are being bought on the "dark web", fraudsters are fleecing members of the public in elaborate online scams, and terrorists are grooming supporters and recruiting fighters. Recognizing the growing dangers of cybercrime, the UNhas set.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

On its 10th year, Virtual Playground rebrands to VP Global

Virtual Playground recently rebranded to VP Global Athlete and Artist Management as part of its 10th-anniversary celebration. Formed by veteran movie producer Dondon Monteverde and sports agent/businessman Charlie Dy, VP Global has been overseeing the careers of “champions and idols” in the fields of sports and showbiz......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Global Dominion Joins The Fight Against Scammers and Fake Accounts

Before 2023 ended, Global Dominion reported a case of unauthorized use of the company’s name in what appeared to be a mobile application. This concern was brought up by a concerned individual via Global Dominion’s customer service and complaints division (CSC). The company then submitted a report to the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Cyber.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

The Future of Work: AI’s Double-Edged Sword for Global Economies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds promise in revolutionizing global productivity and economic growth. However, the flip side includes potential job displacement and a widening wealth gap. Without proper policies, nations may struggle to adapt to this emerging technology. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that nearly 40% of global jobs could be influenced by AI. In […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown

The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

BOJ actions fuel yen’s biggest rally

The Japanese yen surged 3.39 percent against the US dollar last week. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

‘BSP ready to mitigate excessive peso volatility’

Monetary authorities are ready to mitigate any “unnecessary movement” and “excessive volatility” in the foreign exchange market as the peso sank to fresh 17-month lows against the dollar, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Philippines posts 1.2 bln USD surplus in March

MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of 1.2 billion U.S. dollars in March 2024, slightly lower than the 1.3-billion-dollar BOP surplus recorded a year ago, the country's central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the BOP surplus in March reflected inflows arising mainly from the national government's net foreign currency deposi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Peso may outperform peer currencies this year

The peso is seen outperforming other currencies in the region this year, but is not likely to strengthen against the dollar due to expectations of delayed rate cuts and the Philippines’ trade deficit, according to British banking giant HSBC......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Forex buffer hits 2-year high

The country’s dollar reserves rose to a 23-month high in March due to higher government deposits with the central bank and higher gold prices in the international market, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Philippines dollar reserves slip to $102.67 billion

The country’s foreign exchange buffer slipped to $102.67 billion in February, the second straight month of decline, acccording to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Peso underperformance likely to continue – MUFG

The Philippine peso may continue to underperform against the dollar this quarter amid the country’s wide current account deficit and expensive foreign exchange valuations, Tokyo-based MUFG Bank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Dollar strength, Asian challenges

Recent robust US economic data (nonfarm payrolls, January CPI figures) have dashed hopes for a March rate cut by the Fed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Wildlife forensics: how science is helping to combat a billion-dollar organized crime industry

Another day at the airport, another routine inspection for a Customs Officer.She finishes examining the contents of one shipment - nothing of note. But then, she spies a crate labeled 'exotic reptiles.'Suspicious, she opens the shipment and begins to search among the crates. And there, tucked away in a corner, is a collection of turtle shells and other wildlife products.She pauses. Have these shell.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Metrobank raises record $1 billion from international bond market

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. has raised $1 billion as investors gobbled up its dual tranche offering of five and 10-year dollar-denominated notes as part of its return to the offshore debt market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Dollar remittances hit record high

The strong finish in December due to the holiday season boosted dollars sent home by Filipinos abroad to reach an all-time high of $37.2 billion in 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Russia s trade with key BRICS partners now almost dollar-free

95% of the country's transactions with India and China were conducted in local currencies last year National currencies were used in 95% of Russia's trade with China and India last year, the secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Tatiana Monaghan, revealed on Monday.   According.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024