BW FILE PHOTOBy Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterBANKS are expected to sustaining their earnings growth in the fourth quarter as loan demand is spurred by year-end spending and after the central bank cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR).“For the fourth quarter, we’re hoping to see
PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS(Part 1)If the Philippine economy is one of the fastest growing, not only in the Indo-Pacific region but in the whole world, with a GDP averaging an annual growth rate of 6% to 7% during these hard times, a major factor is the
PHILIPPINE STAR/ERNIE PEÑAREDONDOPHILIPPINE STARTUPS should start adopting sustainable practices if they want to remain competitive amid a push to reduce the world’s carbon footprint.Filipinos are also becoming more conscious about their choices and would patronize products and companies that use sustainable methods, according to a
By Aaron Michael C. Sy, ReporterCRYPTOCURRENCY platform Coinbase is looking to expand in the Philippines by hiring a country manager as more Filipinos are expected to adopt blockchain technology.“We are actively working to expand the Base team in the Philippines,” Jesse Pollak, Coinbase founder and
E-COMMERCE platform Lazada Philippines and financial solutions platform PayMongo have teamed up to integrate QR Ph, a digital payment option that enables customers to pay using quick-response (QR) codes. “This new feature on the Lazada app, powered by PayMongo, offers Filipino shoppers a fast and convenient way
BPL Business Media, a leading media and events company in the ICT and telco sectors, has launched UK Partner Week, a UK-wide festival of events and initiatives aimed at promoting partner-led growth, leadership, and talent in the channel. This week-long celebration, set to take place
St Andrews, Scotland, UK – On Tuesday 19 November, 2024, GenusWave, a leader in human-wildlife conflict mitigation technology, was recognized for their innovative efforts in the seafood industry. The company was awarded the prestigious Responsible Seafood Innovation Award in the Fisheries category by the Global
The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has cautioned that the recent increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions could create uncertainty over future interest rate cuts. Addressing MPs on the Treasury Select Committee, Bailey noted that while inflation has been falling faster than anticipated—prompting
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new fund in West London that aims to support local non-profit organizations, schools, community groups, and individuals in expanding or starting impactful community projects. The fund, called the Microsoft West London Community Fund, will be managed by non-profit
Microsoft Launches New Community Fund in Wales to Support Local InitiativesNewport, Wales – Microsoft has announced the launch of a new fund in Wales to support non-profit organizations, schools, community groups, and individuals in their efforts to expand or start impactful community projects. The Microsoft
HPS Product Recovery Solutions, a leading global provider of Advanced Liquid Product Recovery (Pigging) Technology, has been recognized as the Business Growth and Strategy “Runner Up” at the MAKE UK Midlands & East Regional Manufacturing Awards. The prestigious award highlights the company’s commitment to excellence
Petition to Protect Loch Lomond’s Shoreline to be Considered by Scottish Parliament CommitteeOn Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, the Scottish Parliament’s Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee will once again review petition PE 1967. The petition, titled “To protect Loch Lomond’s Atlantic oakwood shoreline by implementing