ECONOMIC AFFAIRSAsia News Network

High growth, higher inflation, higher interest rates on the cards for Philippines

Aside from oil prices, climate change and typhoons could likely exert more pressure on the country’s inflation rate.

Shop owners and vendors are excited about the reopening of borders but are worried that a Covid-19 wave may cause another shutdown.

Despite the strides taken with investing their money, women continue to be cautious with their savings.

Since the normalisation of ties in 1995, two-way trade between Vietnam and the US has increased 250 times.

With the war in Ukraine intensifying, China has been urged by the international community to work to mediate a cease-fire.

Experts say the country needs to be wary of imported inflation risks, and rising global commodity prices due to supply fears.

Cambodia exported about 28,100 tonnes of peppercorn last year, increasing by 452 per cent over 2020.

The Khmer Swiftlet Association aims to bring the product to a broader audience and guarantee higher selling prices for the sector.

The biggest value of Thai exports for which the certificate was sought under RCEP was to Japan, totalling Bt540.36 million.

Analysts said oil prices might hit $200 a barrel before March ends, which could translate to local pump prices of up to P100 a liter.