Economy
Tollways merger still on for 2026
Oct 30, 2026

Tollways merger still on for 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The mammoth merger between the country’s two largest toll operators may still push through this year despite only two months remaining, as the two groups are already crunching th...

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Planning a meaningful memorial
Oct 30, 2026

Planning a meaningful memorial

MANILA, Philippines — As families prepare to remember loved ones during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, conversations about death can feel especially close to home. For Riva “River” Galveztan, however...

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Jollibee eyes 1,500 areas for expansion
Oct 30, 2026

Jollibee eyes 1,500 areas for expansion

MANILA, Philippines — Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has identified more than 1,500 potential trade areas for expansion from 2027 to 2030, with about 71 percent outside Metro Manila. These areas would sup...

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Survey Reveals Rising Popularity of Digital Reading in Thailand
Oct 30, 2026

Survey Reveals Rising Popularity of Digital Reading in Thailand

Thailand’s e-reader market is growing, with 66% of people preferring digital reading. Despite reading for an average of 64 minutes daily, social media and streaming compete for attention. Key Points A...

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Thailand Plans New Transparency Rules for Digital-Platform Fees
Oct 30, 2026

Thailand Plans New Transparency Rules for Digital-Platform Fees

Thailand’s competition regulator is preparing new rules requiring major digital platforms to explain how they set and change commissions and service charges, responding to complaints from restaurants,...

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Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1 on Friday
Oct 30, 2026

Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1 on Friday

Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1The Philippine peso extended its rebound to P63-to-one dollar level, opening stronger against the greenback on Friday....

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Up to P3/liter gasoline hike, P0.60 diesel rollback seen next week
Oct 30, 2026

Up to P3/liter gasoline hike, P0.60 diesel rollback seen next week

Motorists should expect mixed movements in pump prices next week....

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Weak infra spending to keep cement demand flat
Oct 29, 2026

Weak infra spending to keep cement demand flat

MANILA, Philippines — An umbrella group of cement manufacturers in the Philippines expects cement demand to finish the year flat, as construction activity across public and private projects remains sl...

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EU nations vow to release 42.6M barrels of oil after G7 pledge
Oct 29, 2026

EU nations vow to release 42.6M barrels of oil after G7 pledge

Eleven European countries pledged Thursday to jointly release 42.6 million barrels of oil by the end of January, in line with a G7 deal struck this month to ease global energy supply concerns....

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Michelin Guide awards new PH star
Oct 29, 2026

Michelin Guide awards new PH star

MANILA, Philippines — A new Michelin-starred restaurant has arrived in town, as the prestigious dining guide unveiled its second Philippine edition on Thursday, bringing the country’s roster of Michel...

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