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Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 31
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as investors took an optimistic attitude for the domestic earnings season over positive results reported by Japanese firms. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 220.85 points, or 0.61 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 36,286.71. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 24.17 points, or 0.96 percent,.....»»
UnionBank profit down 28 percent to P9.2 billion in 2023
The earnings of Union Bank of the Philippines dropped by 27.8 percent to P9.2 billion in 2023 from P12.74 billion in 2022, as the listed bank booked higher provisioning and integration costs from the takeover of the retail banking business of global banking giant Citi in the Philippines......»»
Meralco expects higher generation charge this month
Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. said indications point to a higher generation charge this month as the Luzon grid was placed under red and yellow alerts with several power plants are either offline or running at a reduced capacity......»»
Banks see higher loan demand in Q2
Philippine banks are projecting a higher loan demand from both corporate and household borrowers in the second quarter amid a rosier economic outlook and more attractive financing terms from lenders......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Reissued T-bonds fetch higher rates
The reissuance of the government’s long-term securities fetched higher rates amid expectation of faster inflation in March that likely breached the target of the central bank......»»
Baltimore bridge collapse could lead to delayed shipments, higher shipping costs
The closure of the Port of Baltimore in the US following the collapse of the Baltimore key bridge is expected to lead to shipment delays and higher shipping costs......»»
50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions
50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions.....»»
Online booking fare slightly higher: Dcott
DURING the AFP-PNP-ISpeak press conference on Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024, at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Aisa Usop, the manager of Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott), said that the fare for online booking is slightly higher than traditional fares, prompting inquiries from passengers......»»
LRT-2 operator expects higher revenue this year
The Light Rail Transit Authority is tracking a path to higher revenue this year as ridership is expected to rise further......»»
Government fully awards P30 billion T-bonds at higher rates
The government secured P30 billion in long-term securities yesterday but at slightly higher rates after inflation picked up and ended four months of easing......»»
‘Higher NAIA passenger fees loom upon private takeover’
Filipinos should brace for higher passenger service charges of as much as 95 percent at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when its management goes to the hands of a private group......»»
USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines
The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
‘Higher interest rates are here to stay’
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to hold on to higher rates for a little longer, moving in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve and the rest of the central banks globally......»»
Banks expect higher consumer, corporate loan demand in Q1
Despite the higher for longer interest rate scenario, Philippine banks still expect a stronger loan demand from companies and households in the first quarter of the year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Higher shipping costs loom as Red Sea route suspended
The suspension of Red Sea routes by major shipping lines because of the continued attacks of Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen is expected to result in higher shipping rates and delay the trade of goods which may affect exporters from ecozones, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority said yesterday......»»
CEE revenue 12.8% higher in 2023
CEE revenue 12.8% higher in 2023.....»»
EDITORIAL — Higher fees, higher expectations
With no order from President Marcos stopping the move, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. increased starting this month its members’ premium contributions, from four percent to five percent......»»
US CPI for December slightly hotter than expected
The data for the US Consumer Price Index in December showed that prices increased 3.4% y/y, which was higher than the November CPI result (3.1% y/y) and (more importantly) higher than the consensus expectations in the market of a 3.2% y/y increase......»»