ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional office announced on Friday the postponement of the Zampex 2013 regional trade expo, scheduled here for Oct. 10-13.
Oct 042013
BusinessWorld Online: Economy
Oct 032013
TO SUSTAIN the country’s economic growth, the government must focus on infrastructure to generate more investments, market experts said.
Oct 032013
TACLOBAN CITY — The US government shutdown is not likely to affect the implementation of a US-funded road project in Samar and other compact projects as disbursements for the last quarter of this year have been approved, an official of Millennium Challenge Account — Philippines (MCA-P) said.
Oct 032013
THE BUDGET gap for this year will likely stay within the government’s P238-billion ceiling on the back of faster spending and improved fiscal management, a Cabinet official yesterday said.
Oct 022013
A P360-million project to expand the capacity of Clark International Airport is expected to be complete by yearend — ahead of a June 2014 target — the airport management said in a statement yesterday.
Oct 022013
THE PHILIPPINES placed 66th out of 122 economies in a World Economic Forum (WEF) ranking of countries according to their ability to maximize the long-term economic potential of their labor forces.
Oct 022013
IF YOU ASK children about their career ambitions in life, the likely response would be the occupations of doctor, lawyer, dentist or other professionals. Even at a young age, cultural dictates have created an abstraction of professionals — noble vocations held in esteem and admired for their self-giving role to society.
Oct 012013
THE COUNTRY’S International Investment Position (IIP), or the stock of financial claims and liabilities, declined in 2012 as foreign investors purchased local assets during the period.
Oct 012013
PHILIPPINE economic growth probably stayed above 7% in the third quarter, making it likely this year’s full-year growth target will be surpassed, economic planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Tuesday.
Oct 012013
DESPITE a significant increase in developing countries’ share of global merchandise trade, their growth potential remains limited as exports are mainly tied to unprocessed low-technology and low-value-added products, according to a recent report.