The strength of the Philippines’ financial services sector in 2023 will likely be subject to two key factors: interest rate hikes and rising inflation. Interest rate hikes could have a positive effect by widening the net-interest margin, but macrovolatility could cause a slowdown in new loans...
China's tourist spots are as attractive as any others in the Asia-Pacific region. When tourists from other countries think of “heading East“, they might think of destinations in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Yet most of them do not realize that China has more w...
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In 2021, Asia contributed 42 percent of world GDP (at purchasing power parity), more than any other region.4 It cemented its status as a major presence in world trade. In 2021, Asia accounted for 53 percent of global goods trade, and between 2001 and 2021, 59 percent of trade growth....
and underlies all ocean initiatives. The best ocean policies and practices can be undone by inadequate finance and by economic externalities that undermine conservation and sustainable use. The purpose of this perspective was to synthesize the current status and challenges in financing a SOE, and to...
However, the relatively peripheral status of certain specialized themes, such as "circular economy - anaerobic digestion," suggests there is untapped potential for integrating CE principles more fully into mainstream agricultural research. The identification of emerging or disappearing themes highlights the ...
These premiums, however, are required to build a safety net enabling doctors to carry out their responsibilities with assurance, therefore benefiting the whole healthcare system. Stability of the Economy and Market Dynamics Here are instances that explain the status of the economy and the market: ...
The European Centre for Environment & Human Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK Karyn Morrissey The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines Marie Antonette Juinio-Meñez International Union for Conservation of Nature, Suva, Fiji ...
To exemplify the progress in this sector, one notable area of development is the adoption of remote monitoring systems. These systems utilize cutting-edge technology to enable healthcare professionals to remotely monitor the vital signs and health status of elderly individuals, providing real-time feed...
It is my view that when energy supply falls, it falls not because reserves "run out." It falls because economies around the world cannot afford to purchase goods and services made with energy products and using energy products in their operation. It is r