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IMF flashes financial risk warnings but urges continued inflation fight
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Credit Suisse rescue receives initial snub from Swiss parliament
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REUTERS BERN – Switzerland’s parliament on Tuesday failed to approve the 109 billion Swiss francs ($120.5 billion) of financial guarantees used to…
US, Philippines agree to complete road map for security assistance for next 5-10 years
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AMERICAN and Filipino troops attend the opening of the annual joint military exercises called Balikatan on March 28, 2022 at the Philippine…
World Bank chief says Western European countries need to help fund Ukraine reconstruction
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REUTERS WASHINGTON – The World Bank is ready to do its part in rebuilding Ukraine after the devastation of Russia’s invasion, but…
Wind and solar hit record 12% of global power generation last year
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Phil Star columnist and PAGEONE CEO wins Thought Leader of the Year Award in APAC
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The multi-awarded Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PAGEONE Group and business columnist of Philippine Star and BusinessWorld wins another international award…
IMF hikes Philippine growth outlook
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FDI net inflows fall to 20-month low
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US dollar and euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC By Luisa Maria Jacinta C….
Higher oil prices unlikely to ‘disturb’ BSP inflation outlook, says Medalla
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe M. Medalla poses for a photograph in his office at Manila, Nov. 18, 2022. — REUTERS/ELOISA…