Many people, especially first-time buyers, usually make several building mistakes that can cost them a huge chunk of time and money. When in the marketplace for building materials, there are numerous pitfalls that you can avoid, including selecting unreliable tradespeople.…
Fitch eyes banking recovery next year; excess cash may fuel credit
FREEPIK THE PHILIPPINE BANKING INDUSTRY, which has not been spared from the global pandemic, is expected to recover moderately next year amid improving loan growth and as bad debts decline, Fitch Ratings said on Monday. “Loan growth is likely to…
Philippine office rentals likely to hit modest goal
OFFICE SPACE rented by companies is expected to exceed projections this year despite market volatility brought by a coronavirus pandemic, as demand from outsourcing companies continues to rise, according to Leechiu Property Consultants. Office rentals had reached 539,000 square meters…
GDP to grow by 5.5% — GlobalSource
UNSPLASH By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY will probably grow faster than expected this year, but elections next year and the growing inequality are risks to recovery, according to GlobalSource Partners, Inc. The research consultant expects economic…
Shortage of Skilled Workers: A Major Issue for UK’s Construction Sector
When you look at the construction sector in UK these days, you find that there aren’t any skilled trades that doesn’t lack workers. That phenomenon is stalling building projects, and the cost of labour is rising drastically. Add to this…
Nouri, Yulo share Junior Chess Championship lead
ONE of the dreams of FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri was to become a national juniors champion someday. He has moved four games closer from realizing it. Mr. Nouri, 15, downed Khent Darylle Delig to share the lead with Adrian Othniel…
Revived Toys ‘R’ Us returns to New Jersey at American Dream mall
TOYS “R” US, a resuscitated version of the mega-toy seller that went bankrupt and out of business, is returning to its New Jersey home turf with a store in the state’s newest megamall. The new owner of the brand plans…
Bain, Baring vying for outsourcing firm VXI
BAIN CAPITAL and Baring Private Equity Asia are among firms considering bids to acquire an outsourcing business from their private equity rival Carlyle Group, Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. A sale of VXI Global Solutions is entering…
Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski fuel Bucs past Falcons, 30-17
1 of 2 TOM Brady threw for 368 yards and four touchdowns on Sunday, two of them to tight end Rob Gronkowski, as the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers posted a 30-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Brady completed…
New Cebu office tower attracts IT-BPM companies
LATITUDE Corporate Center boasts of sustainable features in line with the green building guidelines of Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence. — COMPANY HANDOUT A NEWLY completed office building by Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) is attracting interest from expanding companies…