World Bank trims PH growth forecast The World Bank trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines in 2018, but said the Philippine economy will remain resilient in the face of elevated inflation. — ABS-CBN News […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Near-collision of US warship and ‘aggressive’ Chinese Destroyer in South China Sea captured in photos Leaked US Navy images have captured the dramatic moment a Chinese […]
House okays P3.757-T national budget on 2nd reading The House of Representatives on Wednesday night approved on second reading the proposed PHP3.757-trillion 2019 national budget. — Philippine News Agency Makati earmarks P12.5 million for math […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean raps Myanmar for Rohingya ‘disaster’ Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have urged Myanmar to hold all those responsible for atrocities in […]
WB releases 496 mln USD to help typhoon victims in Philippines The World Bank (WB) has released 496.25 million U.S. dollars to support the Philippine government’s efforts to hasten recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in areas […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu UN Urges Asean to ‘Make Every Effort Towards Transparent and Fair Elections’ The UN Secretary General has called on Southeast Asian nations to ensure “democratic space […]
House donates P6.575M for Marawi crisis victims The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, donated on Monday P6.575-million to financially assist the victims of the Marawi City crisis. — Manila Bulletin Philippines’ […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Southeast Asia Could Hit $5 Trillion Growth Mark: McKinsey’s Lin Southeast Asia’s been home to almost half of the biggest growth drivers in the past half-century. […]
Inflation seen rising further in September The onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut), which hit the country’s vegetable basket and pushed up prices, has jacked up inflation to a fresh high in more than […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu NUS, Mahidol casualties of rising China & Malaysia: 2019 World University Rankings The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are out for another year and […]
Philippines Takes Strong Rate Action to Curb Soaring Prices The Philippine central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, stepping up a battle to curb inflation that will exceed its target […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu RCEP Negotiations Reach Critical Stage – Likely to be Inked by Year-End In the sixth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ministerial meeting held in Singapore, the […]