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  • Shakey’s Pizza says it’s open to acquisitions but ‘not actively looking’

    LISTED restaurant chain Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. remains open but is “not actively looking” for possible acquisitions, as the company is focused on the growth of its current brand portfolio. “We’re not actively in search, but we will always remain open, and we’ll listen,” Shakey’s President and Chief Executive…

  • BoI says ‘green lane’ investments hit P2.3T

    ABOUT P2.32 trillion worth of projects, mostly in renewable energy (RE), have been approved to go through the “green lane” system as of June 20, the Board of Investments (BoI) said on Wednesday.

  • South African Businesses Should Strategically Plan Renewable Energy Transition, Says Report

    South African businesses aiming to switch to renewable energy should carefully consider their options, according to a new white paper by Discovery Green titled “Renewable Energy Strategies For Businesses In […] The post South African Businesses Should Strategically Plan Renewable Energy Transition, Says Report appeared first on SolarQuarter.

  • Marcos says inflation is still Philippines’ ‘greatest problem’

    PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said inflation remains a major concern for his government. “It remains unfortunately our greatest problem that is brought by forces that we cannot control,” Mr. Marcos said at an annual Independence Day reception for diplomats at the Presidential Palace. Headline inflation hit…

  • World Bank says global growth stabilizing but below pre-COVID levels

    WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Tuesday said the US economy’s stronger-than-expected performance has prompted it to lift its 2024 global growth outlook slightly but warned that overall output would remain well below pre-pandemic levels through 2026. The World Bank said in its latest Global Economic Prospects report that the…

  • Banking industry outlook is ‘improving,’ says Fitch

    THE PHILIPPINE BANKING industry’s revenue prospects are seen to further improve this year amid strong lending growth and an expected delay in policy easing, Fitch Ratings said. In a commentary, Fitch said that it revised its outlook on the Philippine banking sector to “improving” from “neutral.” “We expect banks to…

  • Recto says Philippines still on track to achieve ‘A’ credit rating

    By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is still on track to meeting its goal of achieving an “A” rating status, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. This after Fitch Ratings affirmed the country’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at “BBB” and retained its “stable” outlook. “Yes,…

  • DOTr says current PUVs operating are ‘enough’

    A month after the consolidation deadline, public utility vehicles (PUV) nationwide are sufficient to cater to passengers, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said during the Maritime Industry Authority’s (MARINA) 50th anniversary.    “Overall, we have enough capacity. Yung mga nagconsolidate are offering required seats here in Metro Manila [Overall, we have…

  • PEZA says it approved P6.87 billion worth of projects in May

    THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) approved 22 new and expansion projects worth P6.87 billion in May, with the value dropping 54% from a year ago. In a statement on Thursday, the investment promotion agency (IPA) said the approved investments last month are expected to generate $100.81 million in exports…

  • Renewable Energy Poised For 3% Surge In U.S. Electricity Generation, Says Report

    The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates a 3% increase in electricity generation in 2024 and a further 1% rise in 2025, with renewable energy sources, particularly solar, driving the […] The post Renewable Energy Poised For 3% Surge In U.S. Electricity Generation, Says Report appeared first on SolarQuarter.