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Day: July 23, 2024

GOVT COMMITTED TO REDUCING DEBT-TO-GDP RATIO TO 60 PCT WITHIN 5 YEARS – TREASURY SEC-GEN

KUALA LUMPUR, In line with the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act, the government is committed to reducing its borrowings in terms of the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to 60 per cent within a five-year timeframe from the current 64 per cent to ensure a stronger and more sustainable fiscal position for the nation, said Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. He said the government has already started reducing the annual net borrowings gradually, from about RM100 billion for both 2021 and 2022 to RM93 billion in 2023, and is targeting RM86 billion in 2024. This is being achieved

Children’s groups laud PBBM for addressing child malnutrition

MANILA: Groups advocating against malnutrition and stunting among children on Tuesday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for addressing child malnutrition and health needs in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA). In his SONA, Marcos announced the inclusion under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of a new grant that ensures the health of children aged 0 to 2 years from the poorest families. He said the Department of Science and Technology has an ongoing scientific research to develop nutritious food and drink that can be integrated in the government’s feeding program. Children’s First One Thousand Days Coalition

XSOLLA OPENS BEIJING OFFICE TO BOLSTER CHINA’S POSITION IN GLOBAL GAMING MARKET

KUALA LUMPUR, Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has announced the grand opening of the Xsolla Greater China Region office at Chaoyang District, signifying a renewed commitment to enhancing and growing the video game industry in China and worldwide. Xsolla Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer, Berkley Egenes said the establishment of its Beijing office is a testament to the company’s belief in the potential of local game developers and their creations on the global stage. ‘This initiative underscores our dedication to empowering the gaming community, ensuring our partners have the tools and resources to succeed in an

Town exec urges LGUs to help realize PBBM vision of P20/kilo rice

The town of Biliran in Biliran province is hopeful that other local government units in the country will help bring down the price of rice to only PHP20 per kilogram as what they have been doing since last year. In a phone interview on Tuesday, Biliran municipal agriculture officer Lemuel Antonio said he was happy to hear in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday the latter’s concern on the high prices of rice. ‘I hope our local governments will do their part to help the President fulfill his vision to make

MULTI-YEAR PROPERTY UPCYCLE NOW IN MOTION – HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, A multi-year property upcycle has been set in motion driven by the rise in industrial developments, providing developers with a new growth avenue and alleviating pressure on residential developments, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). The investment bank, in its research note, said the seed of the current rally was sown in 2018 with the start of the US-China trade war. “The trade war and rising geopolitical tensions led global manufacturers to relocate their base in Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia. These steps were set to manage supply chain risks. “Malaysia, as a relatively neutral nation geopolitically,