THE Philippine digital economy's gross merchandise value (GMV) is seen to hit $28 billion in 2025, accelerating to a 30% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), driven by the growth in new digital consumers, the latest e-Conomy Southeast Asia report by Bain & Company, Google, and
PILIPINAS SHELL Petroleum Corp. shut down its refinery in Tabangao, Batangas this year. -- PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASMORE oil traders might see the Philippine downstream market attractive with the impending loss of its oil refining industry, according to an oil executive. The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the already
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In 2019, the global volume of ITO (information technology outsourcing) was US$ 66.5 billion while that of BPO (business process outsourcing was US$ 26 billion. Both ITO and BPO indicate partnerships with white label agencies. Let's do a quick concept check at this point to
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A manhunt is underway after £5m of Apple products were stolen from a lorry on the M1, police have said. The vehicle was stopped and its driver and passenger tied up on the southbound slip road at Junction 18 in Northamptonshire on 10 November, according to
Sectors of the economy worst hit by the coronavirus crisis to date have pleaded for clarity over how they can re-open safely in time for the crucial Christmas season. It was the stand out theme in evidence to MPs on the economic effects of the COVID-19
Easyjet has plunged to losses of nearly £1.3 billion and conceded that even while it has cut services by 80 per cent going into the winter that flight plan is aimed at only reducing further expected losses. Despite the biggest loss in its 25-year history and