Philippines economy

The Duterte government is going to try to spend its way out of any lingering economic headwinds from the pandemic, and it is not afraid to run deficits to do so.

While trade is important as countries seek to bounce back from COVID-19, you need to poke a little deeper to get a full picture of the current account.

The World Bank slashed its growth projection for this year, indicating an economic recovery may take longer than expected.

In addition to supporting healthcare and low-income households, Manila has focused on propping up its agricultural sector, which employs nearly a quarter of Filipinos.

An improved digital economy would aid social distancing measures and help promote the country’s long-term economic growth.

A new World Bank report predicts sharp economic contractions that could produce a wave of "new COVID poor."

6 jeepney drivers were arrested last week and subsequently released on bail for protesting lost wages during the coronavirus lockdown.

Serious concerns about corruption, ease of doing business, and political interference scare foreign investors away regardless of credit rating scores.

The first article in a two-part series explains why credit ratings make the rich richer but matter less to most Filipinos.

Public imagination has a distorted picture of what Chinese FDI looks like. It’s much more than the “Belt and Road.”

Will Duterte's crass and unpredictable style impact the Philippine economy?