Kids later than sooner: South Korean women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge
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UNSPLASH SEOUL — In South Korea, fewer women are having children and those who do are in no rush. The sky-high costs…
With China in focus, Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders
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REUTERS WASHINGTON — US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., opened a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to spend $150…
What are stablecoins, the asset rocking the cryptocurrency market?
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PIXABAY.COM LONDON — Most cryptocurrencies have a major problem with price volatility, but one sub-category of coins is designed to maintain a…
Jetmakers’ inflation shield no match for soaring costs
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EMBRAER DUBLIN — Inflation clauses that determine how much airlines pay for new jets have jumped into a “hyper-escalation” band, pushing up…
Tycoon close to outgoing Philippine president mulls sales of big assets — sources
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A tycoon and close associate of outgoing President Rodrigo R. Duterte is considering selling businesses collectively worth several billion dollars, including a…
Q1 GDP surpasses pre-pandemic level
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PEOPLE cross Roxas Boulevard in Manila, May 1. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Researcher THE PHILIPPINE…
Upbeat Q1 growth builds case for BSP rate hike by next week
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BW FILE PHOTO THE PHILIPPINE central bank on Thursday welcomed the faster-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter, with some analysts saying…
Inflation should be Marcos’ top priority — NEDA chief
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A man prepares his payment at a gas station in Pasay City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ RUSSELL A. PALMA THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION should…
Incoming administration needs to ensure ‘investment efficiency’ — Fitch
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FERDINAND “BONGBONG” R. MARCOS, JR. is seen during a rally in General Santos City, March 27. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ KRIZ JOHN ROSALES…
ALI income up 14% to P3.2B on cost measures
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AYALA LAND, Inc. (ALI) reported a 14% year-on-year increase in its net income for the first quarter of the year to P3.2…