The Philippines’ central bank is confident the country’s financial system can withstand any strains imposed by an economic slowdown in Western markets, though it is keeping an eye on the domestic...
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Economic Update | The Philippines: Stressing banking stability
30 Sep 2011
Economic Update | The Philippines: Stepping on the gas
28 Sep 2011
New offshore natural gas deposits are set to vastly expand the Philippines’ hydrocarbons reserves at a time when demand at home is on the increase. The country has proven natural gas reserves of 108....
Economic Update | The Philippines: Better business process outsourcing
20 Sep 2011
The Philippines business processing outsourcing (BPO) sector is fast developing into one of the pillars of the nation’s economy, with both earnings and employment levels soaring in recent years,...
Economic Update | Philippines: Building blocks
26 Aug 2011
The construction sector in the Philippines appears to be cooling after a fast-paced 2010, with a slowing of state spending and concerns over the health of the global economy taking some of the heat...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Increased spending, international focus
16 Aug 2011
Increasing government spending and a renewed focus on international partnerships are paving the way for Indonesia’s education sector to open up to foreign universities with more public funding...
Economic Update | The Philippines: Advanced Class
9 Aug 2011
The Philippines’ education system is in the process of being given a major overhaul, with an extension to the term of basic education and a broader curriculum. These changes are aimed at better...
