Newly approved legislation mandating a biometric national identity card is expected to help bring unbanked Filipinos into the financial fold.
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Economic Update | National ID to boost financial inclusion in the Philippines
28 Sep 2018
Economic Update | Philippine Stock Exchange to introduce short selling
24 Aug 2018
Investors in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) are set to have a wider range of products and trading options at their disposal, with the exchange announcing that short selling will be made...
Economic Update | Call to boost cybersecurity in the Philippines
17 Jul 2018
The Philippines needs to do more to guard against the threat of cyberattacks, according to a new report, though both the private and public sectors are moving to reduce risks and bolster security...
Economic Update | Philippines manufacturing fuels broader economic growth
18 Jun 2018
Manufacturing has maintained its standing as a key growth driver for the Philippines, with rising domestic consumption and a series of major infrastructure projects lifting expansion in both the...
Economic Update | New smart farm to help the Philippines achieve sustainable agriculture goals
24 May 2018
The Philippines is making efforts to modernise and strengthen its agriculture sector, with both the state and private companies promoting the adoption of advanced technology and smart farming methods...
Economic Update | The Philippines moves to attract research and technology expertise
25 Apr 2018
New legislation approved by the Philippine Parliament in March aims to incentivise scientists and researchers based overseas to return home to deepen the research and development (R&D) talent...
