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By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE government should reform its housing policies as more...

GBonds feature launch eyed for second half

THE BUREAU of the Treasury (BTr) plans to launch GBonds, which will let retail investors buy...

Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs in global savings drive amid luxury slowdown

Burberry is set to cut up to 1,700 jobs — nearly 18% of its global workforce...

Rachel Reeves won’t rule out pension fund mandates as tensions rise over Mansion House accord

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out compelling UK pension funds to invest in domestic...

Microsoft to cut nearly 3% of global workforce amid AI investment pressures

Microsoft is laying off approximately 6,000 employees worldwide — nearly 3% of its global workforce —...

Half of UK consumers recognise Made in Britain trademark as demand for homegrown goods grows

A new YouGov poll reveals that 50% of UK adults now recognise the official Made in...

Gov’t open to seasonal tariffs for rice

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter MILAN, Italy — The government is open to...

Meralco power rates down in May

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) could get some relief this month as the power...

Business groups call on new lawmakers to pass key measures

THE PHILIPPINE Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has called on the new Congress to pass...

Horsepower vs torque: What these mean for cars

Performance on the road is crucial in choosing a vehicle, whether for personal or business use....

Business leaders warn immigration reforms could undermine growth without urgent training reform

The UK government’s ambitious immigration reforms risk harming economic growth and deepening the country’s skills crisis...

London launches first regulated crypto derivatives platform as digital assets enter mainstream

The UK has taken a major step towards mainstream adoption of digital assets with the launch...

Sunniest April on record lifts UK retail sales as consumers flock to pubs, DIY and gardening

A combination of unseasonably sunny weather and the later timing of the Easter break fuelled a...

UK wage growth slows as unemployment edges up ahead of tax and wage hikes

Wage growth in the UK has slowed to its weakest level since November, while unemployment has...

Lady Bulldogs one win away from UAAP S87 volleyball crown

Games on Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12:30 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony (men’s) 1 p.m. –...

PHINMA Corp. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on June 5 via remote communication

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FDI net inflows drop to $529M in Feb.

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) dropped sharply in...

Generally peaceful elections may spur PSEi

By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter MARKETS are expected to cheer generally peaceful midterm elections on...

Employers show strong interest in ‘Dutch-style’ CDC pension schemes promising higher retirement payouts

A new wave of interest in “Dutch-style” pension schemes is sweeping through UK employers, with more...

UK hiring confidence hits 10-year low amid wage pressures and economic uncertainty