Monthly Archives: March 2025

Labor Set for Budget Boost Thanks to Higher Tax Take

Labor Set for Budget Boost Thanks to Higher Tax Take

More jobs, higher commodity prices, and stronger population growth are set to swell the government’s coffers ahead of the federal election. Independent economist Chris Richardson has crunched the numbers and reckons the government’s cash balance will be $11 billion (US$6.9 billion) better off than Treasury predicted in its mid-year budget …

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ACEN gains full control of Negros Occidental RE firm

ACEN gains full control of Negros Occidental RE firm

MANILA, Philippines – ACEN Corp., the listed energy arm of the Ayala Group, is set to take full control of Negros Island Solar Power, Inc. (Islasol). In a disclosure on Friday, the company said it had signed a share purchase agreement and deed of absolute sale with Asian Energy Impact …

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