Philippines
Philippines real GDP growth hits 6.2% in Q3
The end of the budget deadlock and government election spending spurred growth.
Sector weakness looms over aviation firms
Profits of SATS, SIA Engineering, and ST Engineering are expected to register declines.
Philippine inflation eases to 0.9% in September
The decline marks the first time in 40 months that the rate fell below the 1% mark.
EMS Energy to delist from SGX
The company cannot make an exit offer due to financial constraints.
Philippine economic growth to slow to 5.7% in 2019
The move comes after the economy grew by 5.5% in Q2.
Philippine economic growth contracted to 5.5% in Q2
Private consumption and government consumption both slowed down.
More than half of Filipino employers mull expanding local headcount: study
However, 51% said that they struggle to locate and attract key talents.
Japan dominates Philippine construction investment: report
China may soon erode Japanse funding dominance after it pledged $32.7b (US$24b) of investments for the next decade.
Metro Manila's office vacancy rates firm at 5% in 2018 despite 36% supply growth
Philippines Economic Zone Authority-accredited buildings attracted the most tenants.
3.8% Philippine inflation in February falls back within target
The growth of the country’s supply chain and oil prices have slowed down.
Philippines' construction sector to grow 10.9% in 2019
The establishment of much-needed transport infrastructure like the Metro Manila Subway project are already underway.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.1%
DBS led the gains as it rose 0.46%.
Online hiring in Philippines up 17% in December 2018
Purchasing, logistics and supply chain professionals were the most sought after.
Philippine salaries to grow 6% in 2019
However, this represents flattish growth.
Philippine manufacturing PMI hits ten-month high to 54 in October
The sector’s growth is driven by increase in client demand.
Philippine manufacturing faces slumping growth
Slower sales led firms to scale back their production volumes.
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