Tag: Growth Strategy
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What Marcos Can Do to Accelerate Growth in 2025: Policy Measures for a Slower Economy
Rising to the Challenge: Why Growth Slowed in 2024 The latest third-quarter GDP figure of 4% underscored a fragility in the Philippine economy, with external headwinds, supply disruptions, and domestic bottlenecks dampening momentum. To restore confidence and lift growth above the 5% target, the Marcos administration must adopt a coordinated set of policy actions that…
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What Marcos administration can do to arrest slower economic growth in 2025
Rationale: A slower 2025 growth path demands targeted reforms The Philippines posted a modest 4% GDP expansion in the third quarter, underscoring headwinds that could drag growth lower in 2025. Inflation volatility, elevated interest rates globally, and the need for faster project execution point to a policy mix that goes beyond short-term stimulus. Experts say…
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UK Business Leaders Urge Reeves to Embrace Unpopular Tax Moves in Budget
Overview: A Call for Bold Tax Decisions UK business chiefs say the time has come for magistral fiscal clarity, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to adopt a more audacious tax strategy in the upcoming Budget. While Labour has campaigned on a fiscally responsible platform, seasoned executives across the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) argue that the…
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Purbaya’s Strategy to Cut Deficit as Indonesia Debt Rises
Indonesia Targets a Leaner Path to Deficit Reduction As Indonesia’s government debt climbs to Rp9,138.05 trillion by the end of the first semester in 2025, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa unveiled a multi-pronged strategy aimed at narrowing the budget deficit. The central idea is to empower faster economic growth and boost state revenues through targeted…
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Nestlé to axe 16,000 jobs to boost sales growth
Nestlé unveils ambitious cost-cutting plan Nestlé, the owner of KitKat and Nescafé, announced a sweeping restructuring that will see 16,000 jobs cut over the next two years. The company aims to streamline costs and accelerate sales growth as it faces a challenging macro backdrop, currency headwinds, and shifting consumer demand. The cuts represent about 6%…
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Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs as New CEO Targets Sales Growth
Nestlé Announces Major Workforce Reduction as Growth Strategy Shifts into High Gear Nestlé, the Swiss owner of KitKat, Nescafé, and Purina, revealed plans to shed about 16,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a broader effort to cut costs and accelerate growth. The announcement marks a bold acceleration of restructuring under the…
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Applift: The Quiet App Marketing Powerhouse Driving App Store Success
Overview: A Hidden Engine Behind Top Apps In the bustling world of mobile apps, a quiet pioneer is changing how success is achieved behind the scenes. Applift, a tech-driven app marketing agency, has evolved from a data and research-focused startup into a trusted partner for some of the industry’s most visible apps. By marrying proprietary…
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Philippine Economy: Steady Growth and Necessary Policy Shifts
Overview of the Philippine Economy As of September 2025, the Philippine economy is experiencing steady growth, albeit at a slower pace than the pre-COVID era. This consistent performance is largely fueled by strong domestic consumption and a stable labor market. Notably, inflation rates have eased, falling below the central bank’s target, which has contributed to…