Rising living costs and interest rate pressure are pushing more Australian households into food insecurity, with millions struggling to afford groceries alongside rent and utility bills. Foodbank ...
Australia's butcher sector is operating under a prolonged labor shortage that is tightening pressure on retail operators in Queensland. In Noosa, one long-running business is ending counter sales ...
Volatility in U.S. rate markets is highlighting the tension between economic releases and Federal Reserve guidance ahead of the central bank's next policy decision. A hotter-than-expected ...
South African Airways is delaying salary payments for a second straight month as rising fuel costs and broader cash strain weigh on the state-owned carrier. The payment disruption comes as the ...
Efforts to expand the supply of affordable homes in Penang have received a fresh boost through a redevelopment partnership in Ujong Batu, Butterworth. The project's first phase on the 15.3-acre ...
A rising cluster of technology, geopolitical and leadership risks is increasing the chance of disruptions that could hit markets, companies and governments in rapid succession. The concern centers ...
The Philippine government increases its gross borrowings in September as external funding rises sharply even while domestic financing eases. The latest Bureau of the Treasury data also show ...
Inflation pressures in the Philippines are keeping expectations elevated for further monetary tightening after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas lifted its benchmark rate to 5.5% in October. ...
Young workers in parts of the U.S. labor market are growing more anxious as artificial intelligence reshapes hiring for entry-level white-collar roles. In Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, students ...
Weak public investment continues to pressure the Philippine economy as infrastructure and other capital outlays post a 14th straight month of year-on-year decline in August. The drop raises ...
Mounting crop damage linked to El Niño is pushing Philippine agriculture authorities to support a state of calamity declaration. The Department of Agriculture estimates losses at P8.57 billion so ...
UK financial markets are pricing a steeper Bank of England tightening cycle than many City economists expect over the coming year. Several forecasters say the bank rate is more likely to peak ...
With midterm campaigning entering its final stretch, corruption is emerging as a major political liability for President Donald Trump alongside rising living costs. A new poll shows many voters ...
A policy debate in the Philippines is focusing on whether emergency medical aid should continue to expand alongside the national health insurer instead of reinforcing universal coverage. The ...
The Philippines' proposed P7.2-trillion budget for 2027 moves to Congress as scrutiny intensifies over fiscal discipline and corruption risks in public spending. A much smaller allocation for ...
Pag-IBIG Fund is broadening its role in affordable housing as it builds on steady growth in assets, lending and member savings through 2025 and the first half of 2026. The shift adds equity ...
After sliding to a fresh record low, the Philippine peso may find support this week as markets expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged. The local currency remains under ...
Philippine short-term central bank securities are drawing solid demand even as borrowing costs move higher after an outsized policy tightening move. The increase in Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ...
Philippine government securities yields mostly rise in the secondary market as investors assess persistent inflation risks, record peso weakness and a larger-than-expected policy move from the ...
Large retailers are widening paid paternity leave offers for new fathers, underscoring a growing divide with sectors such as construction, manufacturing and agriculture. The gap is adding pressure ...