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Phl must develop mfg sector to absorb huge underemployment, says HSBC

By Ted P. Torres | September 27, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippines has to develop its manufacturing sector to be able to absorb the huge underemployment, and this fuel sustainable growth moving forward, according to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. (HSBC). ...

Business

HSBC down in US, up in Asia

March 13, 2007 - 12:00am

The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. (HSBC) has reported major setbacks in its 2006 performance. Its bad loan provisioning charges surged by a remarkable 35.5 percent, dragging down the group’s...

Banking

IFC to extend $1.6-M grant to El Nido-Taytay marine proj

By Ted P. Torres | March 11, 2004 - 12:00am

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) will extend a $1.6 million grant to the El Nido-Taytay Marine Protected Area in northwestern Palawan. The IFC is the private investment arm of the World Bank. Through the so-called...

Business

Benchmark T-bills decline to 5.666%

By Ted P. Torres | June 10, 2003 - 12:00am

The yield for the benchmark 91-day Treasury bill (T-bill) fell below the six-percent level yesterday, following the decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to ease its monetary policy.

Business