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Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status by 2031

The Philippines is projected to be an upper middle-income economy by 2031, past the government’s target of reaching the status by 2025, amid a broader growth slowdown in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy, ANZ Research said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Economy likely grew by 6.2 percent in Q4

The Philippine economy likely posted a faster growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2023 than in the third quarter, supported by gains in the labor market, according to an economist......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippines has potential to grow into $2 trillion economy – WEF

The Philippines can potentially expand to a $2-trillion economy over the next decade if investments in key sectors will be sustained, particularly in education and human development, according to a top official of the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Cemex impacts circular economy

Cemex Philippines, one of the leading cement manufacturers in the country, makes a significant impact on the circular economy through its co-processing technology and Regenera......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Traders list 12 initiatives to boost economy in 2024

Political stability, a globally competitive education and predictability of contracts are among the 12 initiatives that the country should undertake to strengthen the Philippine economy this year, according to an alliance of Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Japan recession: Scaled back spending helps push economy to where it is now

TOKYO — To grasp the dynamics that bumped Japan into recession and off its perch as the world’s third largest economy on Thursday, look no further than Risa Shinkawa’s dining habits. Unlike unionised workers at big manufacturers such as Toyota Motor, the 32-year-old aesthetician isn’t expecting a pay rise anytime soon. Rather, her salary has.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Germany spending billions to replace nuclear power

The EU's largest economy is set to make a large investment in four gas-fired plants, the government has announced Germany is set to spend 16 billion to construct four gas-fired power plants as it seeks to ensure an adequate supply of electricity after scrapping its nuclear reactors, the Economy Ministry announced earl.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Economy grew by 5.6% in 2023

The Philippine economy expanded at a slower pace in 2023 than the previous year, falling below the government’s growth target amid high inflation and interest rates that affected consumption......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Liberal laws, policy gaps: Rappler, ANC question need for Cha-cha to open economy

CHEERS TO Rappler and ANC's Market Edge for reviewing current laws that have opened up the economy to foreign investments. In doing so, the accounts question the purpo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Liberal laws, policy gaps: Rappler, ANC question need for Cha-cha to open economy

CHEERS TO Rappler and ANC's Market Edge for reviewing current laws that have opened up the economy to foreign investments. In doing so, the accounts question the purpo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Economy to expand at faster pace in 2024

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year than in 2023 despite headwinds, but the growth will be below the government’s target, according to First Metro Investment Corp.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy

New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy

New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

SWS: 40% of Filipinos optimistic about economy

Four in 10 adult Filipinos expected the Philippine economy to pick up in the next 12 months, according to a Social Weather Stations poll released Thursday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

It’s the economy, stupid

It’s the economy, $t@pid......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lagged impact of high rates to take toll on economy – BSP

The lagged effects of monetary policy adjustments last year will continue to take its toll on the economy, with growth likely to fall below government targets anew......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third-largest economy

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third-largest economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third largest economy

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third largest economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024