Israel drops plastic tax despite environmental gains
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WIKIMEDIA COMMONS JERUSALEM — Israel’s new hard-right government said on Sunday it had dropped a year-old tax that had significantly reduced the…
Boeing’s 747, the original jumbo jet, prepares for final send-off
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WIKIMEDIA COMMONS SEATTLE/PARIS — Boeing’s 747, the original and arguably most aesthetic “Jumbo Jet,” revolutionized air travel only to see its more…
[B-SIDE Podcast] Protecting artists and valuing creativity
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Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Jennifer Lee-Bonto, executive director of Artists’ Welfare Project Inc. (AWPI), speaks to BusinessWorld reporter Beatriz Marie D. Cruz about…
Legato to further drive healthcare transformation as it transitions to Carelon
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Healthcare management services and solutions company Legato Health Technologies announced today its rebrand to Carelon Global Solutions, a new health services brand…
Fitch sees better profits for PHL banks this year
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DMITRY BERDNYK-UNSPLASH By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter PHILIPPINE BANKS will continue to see improved profits this year, supported by better margins following…
VAT refund program expected to boost tourist spending
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THE PHILIPPINE government’s move to grant value-added tax (VAT) refunds for foreign tourists is expected to boost the tourism industry’s recovery from…
Consumption likely to slow amid looming recession, say experts
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By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT should diversify its major growth drivers to rely less on consumption as household…
Singapore’s SMEC eyes ‘major role’ in NAIA O&M
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Passengers are seen at the departure lobby of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL…
SEC warns against Upsys, Elizabeth Esty and Bitprime
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THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned the public against putting money in three entities, which are soliciting investments without first securing…
PSEi re-entry seen to boost liquidity of DMCI, UnionBank
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DMCI Holdings, Inc. and Union Bank of the Philippines are seen to improve their liquidity and stock valuation after their re-entry to…