The Asia-Pacific region is unlikely to meet its sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASTHE ASIA-PACIFIC region would likely miss 90% of its sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said.Armida Salsiah

INFLATION could threaten the Philippines’ growth outlook this year and in 2024, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said.“In the next two years, strong demand for consumption and investment will primarily drive the recovery. However, domestic risks to inflation may dampen

PHILSTARPHOENIX Petroleum Philippines, Inc. has partnered with Malaysian state oil firm Petronas to jointly explore downstream marketing business and associated technology solutions in the country.“With the technology and expertise of Petronas as the largest fuel retail network operator in Malaysia, combined with the deep knowledge

FILINVEST REIT Corp. (FILRT) reported a net income of P1.31 billion in 2022, driven by the company’s rentals and other revenues, it said on Wednesday.In a disclosure to the stock market, the company reported its revenues at P3.25 billion. The company did not give comparable

GRAB Philippines said the number of drivers applying to join the ride-hailing service tripled after the removal of the certificate of conformity (COC) in securing a vehicular franchise.“We really are very grateful to the LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) for removing that requirement,”

E-COMMERCE platform Lazada Philippines has seen a decline in cash-on-delivery payments as more customers use digital wallets as the payment method for transactions.“Cash on delivery has been going down. I would say it is probably contributing to about slightly more than 50% [of transactions] but

MORE than half of Filipinas have cited the lack of confidence as an obstacle that prevents them from starting a business, according to a report by global beauty brand Avon.In a statement on Wednesday, Avon said its Global Progress for Women report showed that 52%

1 of 4By Giselle P. KasilagTHE WORLD’S smallest chef is back with an invitation to a dining adventure like no other. Le Petit Chef returns to The Peak at the Grand Hyatt Manila with a sequel to last year’s successful French menu. Dubbed as “Le Petit

CTA.JUDICIARY.GOV.PH/THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has upheld its denial of Amadeus Marketing Philippines, Inc.’s refund claim worth P16.82 million allegedly representing its excess value-added tax (VAT) traced to zero-rated sales for 2016.In a 17-page decision made public on March 20, the tribunal said the

THE CREAM CARAMEL pudding and a cup of brewed coffee are pictured during a photo opportunity at Shizuo Mori’s Heckeln coffee shop in Tokyo, Japan, March 15. —REUTERS/KIM KYUNG-HOON TOKYO —  With a rapid, right-hand swoop, Shizuo Mori served the last of about 50 puddings on

EPSON Philippines on Monday announced a new range of business inkjet printers as it continues to expand its corporate product offerings in the country. The company said in a statement on Monday that it launched the new WorkForce Enterprise AM series, comprised by its AM-C4000, C5000,

BW FILE PHOTOYIELDS on the term deposit facility (TDF) of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continued to rise on Wednesday ahead of the Monetary Board’s and the US Federal Reserve’s policy-setting meetings this week.Total bids for the central bank’s term deposits reached P282.8 billion,