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Philippines, ADB sign P48 billion loan for universal health care
The Philippines has secured a yen-denominated financing package equivalent to around P48 billion (119.745 billion yen) from Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s universal…
What about cable cars for high-value crops from mountains? Suggestion made in budget hearing
The chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food suggested using cable cars to transport high-value crops from mountain areas as a cheaper, easier way to move goods compared to farm-to-market roads.
LPG prices to rise by P18/kg in October
The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is expected to rise by P18/kg in October due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
McDonald’s sells Hong Kong shop for US$15.3 million as ‘old money’ returns to retail
As “long-dormant old money” steps back into Hong Kong’s retail property market, McDonald’s has sold the property housing its first New Territories restaurant for HK$120 million (US$15.3 million), extending its…
UOB rolls out online booking for branch appointments
It says the service enables the bank to anticipate demand and prepare for each encounter with its customers
PH, Singapore conclude talks on updating 5-decade-old pact vs. double taxation
The Philippines and Singapore have concluded the negotiations for updating a pact entered into by the two neighboring countries nearly five decades ago to prevent double taxation.
Clara Chan retains helm at HKIC as HK$62b state fund aligns with city’s 5-year plan
Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) has extended the tenure of its current CEO, Clara Chan Ka-chai, for another three years as the city vows to boost emerging industries in its first five-year plan. The wholly…
GCash-Mynt's P6.60 IPO price brings investment closer to more Filipinos --solon
A member of the House panel on banks and financial intermediaries said Friday that the P6.60 final pricing of the initial public offering of Mynt Inc., the parent company of mobile wallet GCash, could bring ownership…
SSS LoanLite offers P1K to P20K loans for qualified members' immediate needs
The Social Security System (SSS) on Friday called on its members to avail of the pension fund"s new digital microloan facility, the SSS Micro Loan Program, also known as SSS LoanLite.
Developers vie to land plum HK$2 billion residential site in Ho Man Tin
The sole residential site included in the Hong Kong government’s latest land sale programme has attracted interest from a host of major developers, with 10 tenders being submitted before a noon deadline on Friday…
