INTERVIEW: New Japan Minister Vows to Keep Economy Vibrant

September 22, 2019

Tokyo- Japan’s new economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura has vowed to take all possible measures to keep the domestic economy afloat after the planned consumption tax increase from 8 pct to 10 pct on Oct. 1. “Demand is solid at

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Mercian to Open Winery in Nagano, Central Japan

September 22, 2019

Tokyo- Japanese winemaker Mercian Corp. will open its third winery in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on Saturday. The two-story facility, Chateau Mercian Mariko Winery, allows visitors to taste wines while enjoying views of the surrounding vineyard. The Kirin Holdings

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PSE index, peso ends below P52 to US dollar

September 20, 2019

The main Philippine stock index closed lower but the peso gained against the US dollar on Friday. The peso settled at P51.96 from Thursday’s P52.18. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached $1,114,690

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PSE index flat, peso slightly up vs US dollar

September 19, 2019

The main stock index ended flat while the peso slightly gained against the US dollar on Friday. The peso finished at P52.18 from Wednesday’s 52.20. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) reached

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DOTr allows San Miguel Corp. to proceed with building Bulacan airport

September 18, 2019

The “game changer” airport to be built in Bulacan will be the answer to the traffic woes in Metro Manila, according to San Miguel Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon Ang. On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation ( DOTr)

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PSE index lower, peso up vs US dollar

September 18, 2019

The main Philippine share index ended lower but the peso gained against the US dollar  on Wednesday. The peso finished at P52.20 from Tuesday’s P52.26. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached $912.33

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PSE index lower, peso vs US dollar slightly higher

September 17, 2019

The main Philippine share index ended lower but the peso was slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday. The peso finished at P52.26 from Monday’s P52.28. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines

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ADB president Nakao announces intent to resign

September 17, 2019

Takehiko Nakao announced his resignation as the president of Asian Development Bank, effective January 16 2020, the bank said in a statement Tuesday. Nakao assumed office April 28 2013.  In his remark to staff and ADB board members, Nakao said

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