Tag: Economy
GDP growth to push 2025 power demand 5% higher
An expanding economy will likely push the demand for power by 5 percent this year, considering that the total value of goods and services...
Australian consumers fret over economy in Dec
SYDNEY- Australian consumer sentiment took a step back in December as concerns about the economic outlook outweighed an improvement in people’s own finances, a...
Thai consumer confidence up for first time in 8 mos
BANGKOK- Consumer confidence in Thailand rose for the first time in eight months in October, helped by government economic measures, an interest rate cut...
Internet economy to hit $150B
The Philippines’ internet economy, the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, is poised to record between $80 billion and $150 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV)...
Economy poised for takeoff, growth at 6.7% in ’26
Global lender HongKong Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) sees the Philippines growing by as much as 6.7 percent in 2026, making it one of the...
