TOKYO — Japan has slipped to the world’s fourth-largest economy as government data released Thursday showed it fell behind the size of Germany’s in 2023. The numbers highlight how the Japanese economy has gradually lost its competitiveness and productivity while the population shrinks as Japanese people age and have fewer children, analysts say. Japan fell … Read more
An editorial picture of the Japan flag set against an economic trend graph and images associated with the stock market, finance and digital technology. Manassanant Pamai | Istock | Getty Images Japan’s economy unexpectedly contracted again in the October-December period, provisional government data showed Thursday, as high inflation crimped domestic demand and private consumption in what’s … Read more
Meralco Bolts’ Shonn Miller in his PBA debut. –PBA IMAGES New import Shonn Miller provided the inside presence expected from him as Meralco downed Magnolia, 85-80, Saturday to solidify its chances of gaining the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in Iloilo City. Miller had 33 points and 22 rebounds after replacing Zach Lofton … Read more
Production of electric Rivian R1T pickup trucks on April 11, 2022 at the company’s plant in Normal, Ill. Michael Wayland | CNBC Shares of Rivian Automotive declined 10% on Tuesday after the company reported increased vehicle production during the fourth quarter but fewer deliveries than the previous period. The company said it delivered 13,972 vehicles … Read more
NorthPort import Venky Jois. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NorthPort played with steely nerves on Friday night to gut out a 128-123 overtime win over TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Batang Pier got the goods from import Venky Jois, ace Arvin Tolentino and rookie Fran Yu in the extra session as the club arrested a … Read more
Rain or Shine’s Jhonard Clarito vs San Miguel’s Rodney Brondial. –PBA IMAGES Rain or Shine averted a meltdown within the waning moments to flee previous San Miguel Beer, 100-98, and hold its unblemished run within the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at Ynares Sports activities Enviornment in Pasig Metropolis. The Elasto Painters bought their third … Read more