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The global balancing act.Why good policy starts with dry feet TIMO NG
When the World Economic Outlook (WEO) for Fall 2025 was released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it confirmed what many feared: global growth is slowing, and risks remain \"tilted to the downside.\" Despite easing trade tensions, volatility persists, demanding complex, minded responses.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Reality and change
What is important? The process of discovery takes time and effort.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Vanke is reigniting the debate China wants to bury
CHINA seems to find solutions to the world’s thorniest economic problems.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
How narcissism ruins teamwork - and why it matters in the workplace
Teamwork can bring out both the best and the worst in people. Working together means sharing ideas and coordinating actions. But sometimes, it can also involve swallowing pride, particularly when people with strong personalities, such as those with narcissism, take charge.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSA keeps Q2 GDP growth at 5.5%
THE PHILIPPINE Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday said it kept the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate at 5.5% for the second quarter.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chinabank posts P20.2-B profit as of September
CHINA BANKING Corp. (Chinabank) saw its consolidated net income grow by 10% year on year to P20.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025 amid the strong performance of its core businesses.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
BPI’s e-wallet VYBE targets to grow user base
BANK of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) e-wallet VYBE has partnered with self-service kiosk provider Pay&Go to offer free cash-in services as it targets to grow its user base and help in facilitating cashless transactions.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Moudifa the Al musical: I have seen the future and it is not AI
AN UNFINISHED production titled Moudifa the Musical is serving as the proof of concept for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated music and lyrics, created by its executive producer, entrepreneur and budding writer-composer Margarita Marquis.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Culinary pride or postcolonial permission? Deconstructing the Michelin moment
Nine Philippine restaurants have just earned Michelin stars - our first in history. The announcement electrified social media and dominated headlines: Filipino cuisine has finally arrived.
4 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bank lending grows by 10.5%, slowest pace in 14 months
PHILIPPINE BANKS' lending in September grew to its slowest pace in 14 months amid fewer loans to both residents and nonresidents, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Confidence before capital
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) has declined by 17% over the past decade, even as the economy expanded and corporate profits grew and as our Asia-Pacific peers grew by around 70%.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
US stocks close higher as solid data, earnings offset valuation fears
US stocks rebounded on Wednesday as jitters over inflated tech stock valuations abated and upbeat earnings and better-than-expected economic data fueled investors’ risk appetite.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
‘Lost his joy’ playing for Grizzlies
The uneasy truce between Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, long in place because of his capacity to be both dominant and destructive, has frayed again.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Stocks end higher on bargain hunting before GDP
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rebounded on Thursday as bargain hunters took advantage of lower prices after the index plunged to a three-year low the prior session, but sentiment stayed cautious before the release of third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Dearth of teacher expertise seen hindering push for media literacy
THE Department of Education (DepEd) said the revamped basic education curriculum that includes courses in media and information literacy (MIL) is running into obstacles due to the shortage of trained teachers.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Geopolitical tensions weigh on climate action momentum
Momentum on global climate action is waning as geopolitical issues pile uncertainties on businesses and governments, Singapore’s environment minister Grace Fu said on Thursday ahead of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) climate summit, which will convene from Nov. 10-21.
1 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gov't agencies urged to directly procure palay
THE departments of Agriculture (DA) and Agrarian Reform called on government agencies and government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) to procure palay (unmilled rice) directly from farmers in compliance with their legal obligations.
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Soliciting donations for a grieving colleague
This is my first time to work as a human resources (HR) manager for a company managed by foreign nationals, Yesterday, the spouse of one worker died, and some workers initiated an abuloy collection drive. I am worried how this cultural practice might come across to some of the foreign managers. — Drama Mama.
3 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold gains despite strong US payrolls data
GOLD PRICES rose over 1% on Wednesday as investors avoided riskier assets despite stronger-than-expected private US payrolls data.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Scarborough buoys not for reclamation — NMC
THE PHILIPPINES does not see China’s buoy placements at Scarborough Shoal as a precursor to island-building, but has prepared a flurry of responses if such activities happen, its maritime council spokesman said on Thursday.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices settle down at 2-week lows on fears of global crude glut
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday, settling at two-week lows on pressure from concerns of apossible global oil glut, but data showing signs of strong US demand for fuel limited losses.
1 min |
November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Smart secures P2-B green loan for 5G network expansion
SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INC,, the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has obtained its first green loan worth P2 billion from Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) to support the expansion ofits fifth-generation (5G) network nationwide.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Copper rises after four days of falls, but China demand worries cap gains
Copper prices rose on Wednesday after four sessions of declines, but gains were capped by a strong dollar, worries about demand in top metals consumer China and easing supply concerns.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
DigiPlus profit drops 51% on tighter gaming rules
LISTED DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (PLUS) reported a 51.41% decline in its third-quarter net income to P1.71 billion, citing stricter regulations that prompted e-wallet providers to remove in-app access to licensed online gaming platforms.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Starbucks workers union votes to strike
UNIONIZED Starbucks baristas voted to authorize an open-ended strike ahead of Starbucks’ high-traffic holiday season, announced Starbucks Workers United on Wednesday.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
WGM Frayna beats Buyankhishig to remain in title hunt in ASEAN Individual Chess Championships
JANELLE MAE FRAYNA flexed her muscle against youthful Mongolian Batpelden Buyankhishig and hacked out a masterful 38-move victory of Reti encounter to remain in the title hunt in the 6 th ASEAN Individual Chess Championships-Gov. Henry Oaminal Cup at the Misamis Occidental Resort and Aquamarine Park in Ozamiz.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
ICTSI income climbs 26% on higher cargo handling and port revenues
RAZON-LED International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) posted a 26.27% rise in third-quarter attributable net income to $267.72 million, supported by higher cargo volumes and improved port revenues.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Price freeze in place for Cebu City, Dinagat until Jan. due to Typhoon Tino
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said a price freeze will be in place for Cebu City and Dinagat Islands following Typhoon Tino.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: ‘China is going to win the Al race’
NVIDIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang has warned that China will beat the United States in the artificial intelligence (AI) race, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
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November 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Benign inflation gives BSP space to cut rates
SLOWER-THAN-EXPECTED October inflation gives the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) leeway to continue its easing cycle to support the economy, analysts said.
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