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Mynt's record Philippine IPO ended lower on its second trading day as weak market sentiment, a depreciating peso and prospects of another rate hike dented risk appetite.
News Philippines » Economy: Japan debt watcher sees resilient PH economy
MANILA, Philippines — The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) said the Philippine economy is likely to remain highly resilient to external shocks despite mounting tariff pressures, citing the country’s ...
News Philippines » Economy: Just getting by: The Philippine economy and the road to 2028
I read a post from Filipino-Chinese restaurant owners group asking if their fellow restaurant owners are experiencing the slowing down of sales despite the onset of the “ber” months. Last Sunday, I ...
News Philippines » Economy: Navigating the future, together: Singapore-Philippines economic ties
THE Philippines’ attainment of upper-middle-income status is an important milestone in its economic development. This achievement has also opened up new possibilities for the country and its partners, ...
News Philippines » Economy: Vietnam-Philippines partnership puts VinFast in Philippine ecozone frame
VinFast is among Vietnamese firms being considered for investment in Philippine economic zones following a diplomatic upgrade between the two countries. The Philippines' PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone ...
News Philippines » Economy: Exchange rate decline in Philippine setting
In the Philippine economic setting, the continuing erosion of the exchange value of the peso is, on balance, a minus factor for the economy. The gradual ...
News Philippines » Economy: Breaking Down the Philippines’ 2026 Budget
The skyline of the Philippine capital Manila as seen from Manila Bay. Credit: Depositphotos Subscribe for ads-free reading Last month, the Philippines’ House of Representatives approved the 2026 ...
News Philippines » Economy: Marcos-Duterte Clash Is Big Threat To Philippine Economy
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Philippines' president. The dustup between the Philippines' top political families — the Marcos and Duterte clans — has entered the realm of major threat to the nation’s economy.
News Philippines » Economy: Why The Philippines Must Treat The Blue Economy As A National Strategy – Analysis
When most discussions on national development unfold in the Philippines, they often center on land-based growth drivers such as agriculture and forestry, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, ...
News Philippines » Economy: Philippines GDP Growth Beats Forecast, But Tariff Worries Weigh
The Philippine economy grew slightly faster than forecast in the second quarter on the back of strong farm output and consumption, even as trade and industrial expansion slowed amid uncertainty over ...
News Philippines » Economy: Philippine economy posts slowest growth in five years in second quarter
MANILA, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The Philippine economy grew at its weakest annual pace since 2021 in the second quarter due to a slump in construction and softer domestic demand, but the government said ...
News Philippines » Economy: Philippine Economy to Rebound in 2026 With at Least 5% Growth, Says Minister
MANILA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Philippine economy will bounce back this year with growth of at least 5%, supported by sound fundamentals and a solid performance in its key revenue sectors, the ...