Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has signed into law a bill making it easier for taxpayers to pay their taxes in a bid to increase the revenue his government needs to boost infrastructure spending.
A growing number of wealth managers in Asia are setting up offices in Dubai, capitalizing on warming diplomatic ties between China and the Middle East and betting on a surge in demand from clients for geographical diversification.
Indonesia's rice output in January and February this year is estimated at 2.25 million metric tons, agriculture ministry data showed on Wednesday, a 46.3npercent drop from the same period a year ago as El Nino hits harvests.
Bonds sold off and global equity markets failed to fully shake off New Year blues on Thursday after U.S. unemployment data indicated a resilient labor market, tempering expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2024.
Hotel chef Makoto Wakabayashi was among those in Wajima hoping for a banner year as visitors returned to the scenic, seaside town that weathered more than two years of pandemic gloom.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has conducted a reconnaissance survey in Zambales and Pangasinan preparatory to crafting the country’s first native hydrogen exploration service contracts. The effort is a critical step in positioning hydrogen as a resource in the country’s clean energy transition, particularly through co-firing with natural gas to reduce emissions.
The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the local government, launched the “Benteng Bigas, Meron na!” in Guimaras, expanding the reach of the affordable rice initiative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to vulnerable sectors in the island province.
BPI Wealth, the asset management arm of Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands, has introduced the BPI Global Bond Income Fund, aiming to provide Filipino investors with consistent monthly income through global fixed income investments.
AirAsia Philippines has revealed plans to expand its fleet by up to 20 aircraft over the next five years to meet surging demand for both domestic and international travel.