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China's slowdown challenges government, companies

By Joe McDonald | January 19, 2016 - 12:28pm

China's slowdown is ratcheting up financial stress on companies while the country's leaders scramble to avoid a spike in job losses.

World

Asia to lead upward rate adjustments this year, says HSBC survey

By Ted P. Torres | January 6, 2010 - 12:00am

Asian central banks are expected to make upward adjustments on interest rates ahead of their Western counterparts this year according to British banking giant HSBC.

Business

Asia leads in climate change initiatives - HSBC index

By Ted P. Torres | December 23, 2009 - 12:00am

The Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, is leading the way in providing goods, products and services focused on tackling climate change, according to the latest findings from the HSBC Climate Change Index.

Business

Imports rise 3.8% to $4.71B in June

By Ted P. Torres | August 25, 2007 - 12:00am

The country’s imports rose 3.8 percent to $4.71 billion in June, a possible sign that industries are bouncing back, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported yesterday.

Business

BSP maintains key rate at 7.5%

By Des Ferriols | June 1, 2007 - 12:00am

Business

Peso touches over 41/2-year high of 49.66 to a dollar

By Des Ferriols | November 24, 2006 - 12:00am

The peso hit its highest level in over four-and-a-half years during intraday trading yesterday, rising to 49.660 before leveling off at the end of the session to close at 49.720 to a dollar. Traders said...

Business

HSBC to expand call center, BPO operations

By Marianne V. Go | January 13, 2006 - 12:00am

The HSBC Group plans to expand its call center and business process outsourcing (BPO) operations in the country. HSBC officials recently relayed their plans to Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila during...

Business

SMC-Campos group taps 3 lenders for Del Monte buyout

December 7, 2005 - 12:00am

San Miguel Corp., the largest Philippine food and drinks company, has tapped three banks for a loan that would complete its estimated $420-million buy-out of Del Monte Pacific Ltd, a banker involved in the deal said. HSBC...

Business

Foreign banks keen on RP bancassurance mart

By Ted P. Torres | August 21, 2002 - 12:00am

Foreign banks are anxiously awaiting the issuance by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) of the rules and regulations governing bancassure or the selling of insurance products by banks. One such foreign player...

Business