HSBC upgraded Philippine Economic Growth Forecast 6.3 - 6.5 Percent

HSBC hikes anew Philippine growth forecast to 6.5% The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. raised anew the country’s economic growth forecast as the Philippines continued to stand out as one of the strongest performers in Asia.In its latest Asian Economics report for the fourth quarter, HSBC economist...

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Malaysian Terrorist Mohamas Amin Captured - Bombing Plans in Manila Condo Mall Revealed

Filipino soldiers stand guard next to a poster of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.PHOTO: EPAPhilippines thwarts terror attack with arrest of Malaysian bomb expert planning strike in ManilaThe Philippine National Police (PNP) has thwarted an attempt by a terrorist bomb expert to stage bombing attacks right in the heart...

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Philippines' AboitizPower to buy power plant stakes for $1.2 Billion US Dollar

ABOITIZ Power Group. Photo: Rappler.comPhilippines' AboitizPower to buy power plant stakes for $1.2 blnThe Philippines' Aboitiz Power Corp said on Tuesday it will acquire stakes held by funds managed by Blackstone Group LP in a local coal-fired power plant and another power project under construction for about $1.2...

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World Bank keeps Philippine growth forecasts

WORLD BANK ECON UPDATE: World Bank lead economist Birgit Hansl answers queries from the press after giving an economic update on the Philippines. Also in photo is economist Kevin Chua. MIKE AMOROSO. Photo: PhilStarMANILA, Philippines - The World Bank has retained its three-year economic growth forecasts for the...

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DNA shows first inhabitants of Vanuatu came from Philippines and Taiwan

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Children play on Champagne beach, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. A new study has found that the country’s first people came from Asia rather than neighboring Pacific countries. Photograph: Nikki Marshall for the GuardianThose who settled on the archipelago 3,000 years ago – and Tonga shortly after – travelled from...

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APEVC Singapore Investors Supports Philippines' Duterte War on Drug: Improved law and order will be positive

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Asia Private Equity-Venture Capital Summit: Singapore, Sept 30, 2016. Photo: ASIA LAW PORTALMark Mobius still likes Philippine investments despite extrajudicial murders·         Mark Mobius : on War on Drugs and Killing of Drug addicts and pushers "at the end of the day, I think the impact of the improved...

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