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By Caesar Vallejos, OPEN FOR BUSINESS Continuing its thrust to provide news and information on technology along with other relevant global topics around the world, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) conducted the EBC Forum on Explaining Blockchain and Cryptocurrency last December 11, 2019, at the EBC Studio 1. In his welcome remarks, Atty. Theoben Jerdan C. Orosa said that “as a responsible company with a recognition of social responsibility, it is also the job of a […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong led losses as Asian markets tanked on Thursday after US lawmakers passed a bill supporting the city’s civil rights, sparking fears it could derail delicate China-US trade talks. Investors already nervous about the progress of negotiations were sent running for the hills after both houses of Congress overwhelmingly agreed to the bill and sent it to be signed off by Donald Trump. The Hong Kong Human Rights and […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — General Motors has laid off 6,000 workers in Mexico temporarily due to a US labor strike, which has disrupted production at two plants south of the border manufacturing pickup trucks, the company said Tuesday. The layoffs affect the Silao assembly and transmission plants in central Mexico, where work has been “disrupted as a result of a parts shortage related to the UAW strike,” a GM spokesman said. The Silao […]
By Caesar Vallejos OPEN FOR BUSINESS, Eagle News Service Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said that maintaining price and financial stability will remain the BSP’s top priority. At the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) Convention held at the Makati Shangri-La last March 29, 2019, Diokno cited the Philippine economy’s recent developments, potential challenges and the BSP’s thrusts. “You can rely on the BSP to remain independent and steadfast in safeguarding our […]
By Caesar Vallejos OPEN FOR BUSINESS, Eagle News In spite of the country’s rich natural resources and great customer service, the Philippine tourism industry is faced with roadblocks that include the lack of facilities and infrastructures. The need to maximize digital technologies will help realize the industry’s full development, spurring the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. “If we can just develop this particular aspect of our economy, I think this has […]
Caesar Vallejos OPEN FOR BUSINESS, Eagle News Service The newly appointed Co-Chair of Ease of Doing Business in Paying Taxes, Mon Abrea, the Founding President of the Center for Strategic Reforms of the Philippines, said that “administrative reform should supplement or support any policy reform.” In his talk at the Asia CEO Forum last February 22, 2019 at the Marriott Hotel, Abrea said, “dito kami madalas nag-co-conflict with DOF, we really have ideas on policy […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — The cost of producing goods in China’s factories slowed sharply in December, a sign demand remains weak as the US trade war drags on, while consumer inflation also flagged, official data showed Thursday. The producer price index (PPI) — an important barometer of the industrial sector that measures the cost of goods at the factory gate — rose 0.9 percent on-year in December, compared with a 2.7 percent rise the previous […]
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — US chipmaker Qualcomm said Thursday it had fulfilled the requirements set out by a court in a patent dispute case against Apple to ban the sale of older iPhone models in Germany. The court in the German city of Munich had ruled in favor of Qualcomm last month but said an injunction banning sales of affected iPhones could only be imposed immediately if the company put down a security deposit. “(Qualcomm) […]
“Digital transformation is not about technology, but it’s about building capabilities and competencies in a strategic way.” In the 27th episode of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s online business show “Open for Business,” Reynaldo Lugtu, President and CEO of Hungry Workhorse emphasized that ‘digital transformation is not only a concept, it is a reality but it is also a journey that you take as an owner of a company or a startup.’ Lugtu, one of the country’s most […]
OPEN FOR BUSINESS exclusive interview with Deputy director for Research of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr. Billy Wong, in Hong Kong (Eagle News) – Hong Kong’s traders are “increasingly worried” about the ongoing trade war between the United States and China, and are now looking for new markets for their goods. Deputy director for Research of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr. Billy Wong, told Eagle News Service’s Online program, “Open for Business” […]
Architect and Urban Planner Felino “Jun” Palafox, Jr. will be sharing his insights on how the Filipino workforce is affected by urban planning, or the lack of it, in the August 25 webisode of Open for Business. Open for Business is the online business show of Eagle Brodcasting Corporation (EBC) that focuses on business, financial and economic news and headlines in the Philippines and in key markets around the world. It also highlights the insights of […]
Open for Business, the online business program of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) will be tackling the topic “Financial Inclusion” on its August 18 episode that will showcase the insights of Mr. Catalino S. Abacan, President and CEO of CitySavings. Open for Business focuses on business, financial and economic news and headlines in the Philippines and in key markets around the world. It also highlights the insights of CEOs and key industry leaders in the fields […]
