BSP’s liquidity cushion for PH against pandemic tops P1 trillion
The central bank’s efforts to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Philippine economy have led to a massive liquidity infusion into the local financial system topping a…
Brands weigh in on protests over police brutality
The company logo and view of Netflix headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif. Image: AP/Marcio Jose Sanchez As thousands of protesters take to the streets in response to police killings of…
LOOK: Night economy prosperous in Shanghai
People get together at a restaurant in Shanghai on May 31, 2020. Xinhua via China Daily/Asia News Network SHANGHAI — The night economy has been prosperous in Shanghai, especially on…
Stock values of South Korea’s rich change upon COVID-19
The Korea Herald/Asia News Network SEOUL — The ranking of South Korea’s richest people by their stock value changed drastically upon the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey released by CEOScore showed.…
S. Korea proposes largest-ever extra budget to battle pandemic
Yonhap via The Korea Herald/Asia News Network SEJONG — South Korea on Wednesday proposed another extra budget plan worth 35.3 trillion won ($29 billion) that will help key industries cushion…
Thai Cabinet approves development of 3rd major airport on eastern coast
The Nation/Asia News Network BANGKOK — The Thai Cabinet will soon sign a contract with BBS Joint Venture, which won the bid for the construction of U-Tapao Airport and the…