Owning a second home isn’t just about indulgence; it’s strategy. Whether you’re looking for a rental income stream, a holiday escape, or a long-term investment that outpaces inflation, the right location makes all the difference. You need a place that blends lifestyle perks with serious financial upside. Here are seven destinations where buying a second […]
Donald Trump is reportedly still threatening to block Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s next ambassador to Washington, unless the UK government agrees to impose tight restrictions on his conduct. The incoming Trump administration is said to be pressuring Sir Keir Starmer to bow to these “undiplomatic” demands or risk an unprecedented refusal of his chosen […]
For SME business owners contemplating a sale, the recent Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increases announced in the Budget present new challenges. According to Ed Bartlett, CEO of leading compliance provider Hicomply, one of the most significant risks to business valuation during due diligence lies in cybersecurity and compliance standards. “Cybersecurity and compliance have become critical […]
TheDigitalWay | PIXABAY By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor The story remains promising for the Philippines’ economic narrative. But there is yet a long road ahead before the country transition into the next chapter of reaching “upper middle-income status”, and 2025 is simply the first step. National Economic and Development […]
REUTERS THE PHILIPPINES on Thursday launched its offer of dual-tranche US-dollar global bonds, as well as a euro sustainability bond, marking its first foray in the international debt market this year. In a statement, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced its 10-year and 25-year fixed-rate global bonds and seven-year euro sustainability bonds. “This marks […]
The Philippine central bank projects the inflation rate to average 3.3% this year and 3.5% in 2026. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATION EXPECTATIONS of rising prices prompt households to increase spending, which may cause inflation to be more persistent, according to a discussion paper by researchers at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). “Our empirical results indicated […]
ICTSI By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES will double down on securing a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the US, which it assumes would be more possible under the administration of President Donald J. Trump, a Board of Investments (BoI) official said. “The Philippines will push really hard for a bilateral FTA […]
From left: James Ng, BYD General Manager of Singapore & Philippines; Eagle Zhao, BYD General Manager of Malaysia & Indonesia; Benson Ke, BYD General Manager of Thailand; Liu Xueliang, BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division — General Manager; He Zhiqi, BYD Executive Vice-President; Chuck Kim, Managing Director, Group Business Development & Capital Markets of Grab; Joshua […]
Transportation is an essential part of Filipinos’ daily lives, from going to work and school to transporting goods that fuel the economy. For 126 years, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) has driven the development of the country’s infrastructure toward greater connectivity and mobility. The department’s origins date back to January 1899 when it was established […]
The Philippines, like many rapidly developing nations, grapples with the complex challenges brought on by rapid urbanization. Urbanization, as defined by the United Nations, is the transformation of a society from one rooted in dispersed rural settlements and agriculture to one concentrated in dense urban centers with economies driven by industry and services. It is […]