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Better trade facilitation reduces costs, boosts exports

By Philexport | May 26, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines and other East Asian countries should implement trade facilitation improvements to reduce costs along the...

Business As Usual

Count your blessings

By BREAKTHROUGH | By Elfren S. Cruz | October 20, 2013 - 12:00am

After the US 16-day government shutdown and the narrowly avoided economic doomsday scenario of defaulting on its national debt, Obama addressed his countrymen. Listening to his speech, I realized that his advice...

Opinion

WB raises RP growth outlook

By Ted P. Torres | October 8, 2013 - 12:00am

The World Bank has revised upwards its growth outlook for the Philippines to seven percent this year, from an earlier forecast of 6.2 percent, even as the rest of developing economies in Asia face the prospects of...

Business

World Bank raises anew Phl growth forecast

By Ted P. Torres | December 20, 2012 - 12:00am

The World Bank raised anew its growth forecast for the Philippines this year to six percent, a marked improvement from the...

Business

Phl growth to lift Asia amid global crisis

By Jovan Cerda | December 19, 2012 - 1:20pm

Strong economic growth in the Philippines is expected to give East Asia and the Pacific a boost as the region remains resilient...

Business

World Bank urges Phl to capitalize on East Asia's growth momentum

By Ted P. Torres | May 24, 2012 - 12:00am

The World Bank has urged the Aquino administration to capitalize on East Asia’s growth momentum to steer the domestic economy in an expansion mode within three years.

Business

Philippine GDP to grow 4.2 pct in 2012: World Bank

May 23, 2012 - 1:10pm

The Philippine economy is seen to grow 4.2 percent this year on back of strong domestic demand, investment, and increased government spending amid a global slowdown, the World Bank said Wednesday.

New export opportunities abound in China's fast growing market

By Philexport News and Features | November 27, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippines and other East Asian countries should consider selling more consumer goods to China as demand increases tremendously.

Business

World Bank lowers Phl growth forecast to 4.2%

By Ted P. Rorres | November 23, 2011 - 12:00am

The World Bank has scaled down its growth forecast for the Philippines this year and next, citing increased risks caused by global economic uncertainties and the impact of natural disasters.

Business

World Bank cuts Philippine growth forecast to 4.2 pct

November 22, 2011 - 12:41pm

The World Bank downgraded its growth forecast for the Philippines this year to 4.2 percent as economic woes in the U.S. and Europe dampen the entry of foreign investments in emerging markets.