Economy

President BBM rings NYSE closing bellPresident BBM rings NYSE closing bell

President BBM rings NYSE closing bell

On September 19, 2016, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was invited to ring the closing bell at the New York…

September 20, 2022
Why is Shopee having massive layoffs?Why is Shopee having massive layoffs?

Why is Shopee having massive layoffs?

On Monday (September 19), the e-commerce behemoth Shopee announced more layoffs, the most recent in a string of actions taken…

September 19, 2022
Malaysians are victimized by overseas job offers scamsMalaysians are victimized by overseas job offers scams

Malaysians are victimized by overseas job offers scams

It wasn't until the middle of the previous year that people started hearing about these cons. It is common practice…

September 17, 2022
Indonesia posts a $5.76 billion trade surplus in August, exceeding expectationsIndonesia posts a $5.76 billion trade surplus in August, exceeding expectations

Indonesia posts a $5.76 billion trade surplus in August, exceeding expectations

Exports and imports both exceeded projections in August, which resulted in Indonesia recording a larger-than-expected trade surplus of $5.76 billion,…

September 15, 2022
Filipinos are allowed to become OFWs in Saudi Arabia againFilipinos are allowed to become OFWs in Saudi Arabia again

Filipinos are allowed to become OFWs in Saudi Arabia again

On Tuesday, September 13, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan "Toots" Ople said that the Philippines will lift a prohibition that has…

September 14, 2022
Indonesia raises fuel prices, what’s next for small businesses?Indonesia raises fuel prices, what’s next for small businesses?

Indonesia raises fuel prices, what’s next for small businesses?

In the city of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, 41-year-old Zainal Ridho is the proprietor of a car rental business. Previously, the…

September 11, 2022
Foreign capital is safe in the UAE’s stable economyForeign capital is safe in the UAE’s stable economy

Foreign capital is safe in the UAE’s stable economy

Optasia, which has its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, intends to expand its financial-services company in Africa, Southeast Asia,…

September 8, 2022
As subsidies soar, Indonesia is forced to raise fuel pricesAs subsidies soar, Indonesia is forced to raise fuel prices

As subsidies soar, Indonesia is forced to raise fuel prices

On Saturday (September 3), Indonesian President Joko Widodo increased the price of some fuels by almost 30 percent in an…

September 5, 2022
Over the next two days, Indonesia will consider fuel price policy optionsOver the next two days, Indonesia will consider fuel price policy options

Over the next two days, Indonesia will consider fuel price policy options

In the next two days, Indonesia's cabinet will present policy options for fuel prices to President Joko Widodo, the country's…

August 26, 2022
Critics worry about inflation as Biden forgives millions of student loansCritics worry about inflation as Biden forgives millions of student loans

Critics worry about inflation as Biden forgives millions of student loans

President Joe Biden kept a promise he made during his campaign for the White House in 2020 by announcing on…

August 25, 2022