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Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year

The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Gov t cuts growth target to 6%-7% — NEDA

In a press briefing with the members of the press on Thursday, Balisacan said that the country's economic growth target had been revised following a careful consideration of factors such as the global economic slowdown, rising oil prices and inflation trends......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Philippines-Australia business deals seen to fuel economic growth

The business deals signed recently between the Philippines and Australia will help ensure economic growth and security in the Philippines, an international think tank said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Quick rollout of PPPs to boost economic growth

The rollout of more infrastructure projects that involve the private sector is expected to prop up economic growth with the government likely to make up for its lagged spending last year, according to banking giant UBS......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

‘Philippine banks to ride wave of robust economic growth’

The projected robust economic growth this year could shape up into a better year for Philippine banks, S&P Global Ratings said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Moody’s Analytics sees below 5 percent GDP in Q4

Philippine economic growth likely slowed to below five percent in the final quarter of 2023 on the back of softer global economic growth, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Government sticks to 6.5-7.5 percent growth target for 2024

Despite global and domestic headwinds, the government is still aiming to attain a 6.5 to 7.5 percent economic growth for this year, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Jan. 18

DAVOS, Switzerland -- Although the global economy is facing sluggish growth and numerous challenges, business leaders attending the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) remain confident over the prospects of the Chinese economy. Over recent years, China has been an important engine for the global economy. China's gross domestic product (GDP) posted a growth of 5.2 percent year-on-year in 2023, h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Economic Cha-cha to boost FDI – BSP

Amending the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution will likely attract more foreign investments in the country and stimulate economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

PLDT back on growth track, doubles profit to P26.61 billion

Telco leader PLDT Inc. returned to growth mode in 2023 as its profit doubled from a year ago, as it cleaned up the P33-billion budget overrun that messed up its balance sheet in 2022......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

SMC, SMIC Phl growth drivers

The Philippines’ two largest conglomerates are powering the country’s robust economic growth this year and in the coming years......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

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,........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

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 ......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

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.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024