International Business
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Philippines Shows Surprisingly High First-Quarter Growth: The economy, which has lagged behind those of its booming neighbors in Southeast Asia for a decade, grew 4.84% for the quarter, the government reported. The gross domestic product figures exceed even the most optimistic forecasts by the government and the private sector, sending share prices on the Philippine Stock Exchange up 2.76%.
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