Brussels, 26 February 2025: The European Commission has released its highly anticipated Clean Industrial Deal (CID) today, with the goal of aligning climate and competitiveness under one comprehensive growth strategy. While the CID has been praised for its focus on clean manufacturing and long-term policy
NHS Staying Well Service in Staffordshire Offers Life-Changing Chair Yoga Classes Funded by British Wheel of Yoga VolunteersStaffordshire, UK – People supported by the NHS Staying Well Service in Staffordshire now have the opportunity to experience the life-changing benefits of yoga through free chair yoga
Heathrow has revealed a record 83.9 million passengers passed through its four terminals last year, a 6 per cent increase on the previous period, boosting its pre-tax profits by nearly a third to £917 million in 2024.The update arrives just weeks after Chancellor Rachel Reeves
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that 8 in 10 UK companies will be forced to reconsider their future strategies when the proposed increase in employers’ national insurance contributions takes effect, bringing a “powder keg of costs” for businesses. In a recent poll, 82
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCASFOREIGN direct investment (FDI) is on track to exceed 2019 levels this year, with investors drawn in by reforms that have made the Philippines a more attractive investment destination, the Department of Finance (DoF) said.“FDI levels are seen to be on track
DEMAND for instant noodles is projected at 120 billion servings at least in 2025, according to the World Instant Noodle Association (WINA).“We are in the process of putting together the statistics for 2024 as we speak, but we are expecting the number to exceed that
A FAMILY of siganids fishers in Eastern Samar. — MARCIAL VILLANIA BOLENTHE Asian Development Bank (ADB) said sustainable fisheries and aquaculture are crucial to supporting coastal livelihoods and food security in the Philippines.“These key blue-economy sectors are vital for supporting coastal livelihoods and ensuring food
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said it will sign an agreement to establish a 40-hectare soil laboratory at Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Bukidnon.The memorandum of agreement for the proposed soil laboratory at CMU, a state university, could be signed by March, Director Pablo Luis S. Azcona
MARINE.HONDA.COMDEMAND for high-powered outboard motors in the Philippines is expected to grow alongside sustained growth in the economy, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) said.HPI estimates the current market for high-powered outboard motors in the Philippines at around 2,000 units.“Given the economic growth and the country being
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) is lowering the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice to P49 per kilo starting in March in selected cities.Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the new MSRP will apply to Metro Manila and
NATIONAL GRID Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said its successful outcome of its Singapore arbitration case serves as “vindication,” with a neutral third party affirming it has honored the terms of its concession agreement, specifically the restrictions on foreign ownership.“How will that affect us moving
PAGCORTHE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said it expects to generate up to P480 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) this year, led by the growing electronic games segment.In a briefing on Wednesday, PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco said GGR
