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PHL current account deficit seen to further widen over medium term thumbnail
Philippine Courier

PHL current account deficit seen to further widen over medium term

Headlines THE PHILIPPINES’ current account deficit could further widen over the medium term as global trade uncertainties affect external demand, Fitch Solutions unit...

BTr sells P507 billion worth of RTBs thumbnail
Philippine Courier

BTr sells P507 billion worth of RTBs

Headlines THE GOVERNMENT sold P507.16 billion worth of retail Treasury bonds (RTB), exceeding the target as investors sought better yields. National Treasurer Sharon...

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Philippine Courier

ERC proposes lower open access threshold

Headlines SMALL ELECTRICITY end-users will be able to choose their preferred power supplier soon as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is now looking...

NG debt to hit P24.7 trillion by 2030; debt&to&GDP ratio to fall to 58% — DoF thumbnail
Philippine Courier

NG debt to hit P24.7 trillion by 2030; debt&to&GDP ratio to fall to 58% — DoF

Headlines FINANCE Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Monday said the government is working to ensure that economic growth would outpace debt accumulation, as...

Japan's Nikkei, TOPIX Stock Indexes Hit New Highs thumbnail
Konnichiwa

Japan's Nikkei, TOPIX Stock Indexes Hit New Highs

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nikkei 225 and broader TOPIX stock indexes closed at fresh all-time highs in Tokyo trading on Monday...

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Konnichiwa

Japanese Manufacturers Boosting Digital Camera Lineups

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese camera manufacturers are introducing unique digital cameras, aiming to attract young people who love taking eye-catching photographs...

German Foreign Minister Keen to Deepen Ties with Japan thumbnail
Konnichiwa

German Foreign Minister Keen to Deepen Ties with Japan

HEADLINES Berlin, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)–German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday expressed his eagerness to reinforce his country’s cooperation with Japan in...

Japan's Akie Iwai Claims First LPGA Victory at Portland Classic thumbnail
Konnichiwa

Japan's Akie Iwai Claims First LPGA Victory at Portland Classic

HEADLINES Portland, Oregon, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese golfer Akie Iwai captured her first LPGA tour title on Sunday at the Standard Portland Classic...

Japan, Germany Confirm Cooperation over Economic Security thumbnail
Konnichiwa

Japan, Germany Confirm Cooperation over Economic Security

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, agreed Monday to enhance cooperation in economic...

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Konnichiwa

Office Tours Give Tokyo Female Students Glimpse of Science

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–About 60 companies, organizations and government agencies have been inviting female junior and senior high school students in...