Economy
Why your default answer should be no
Oct 19, 2026

Why your default answer should be no

MANILA, Philippines — During the COVID-19 pandemic, an Asian business owner I advise became bored. So he started a shrimp farm. He already owned a highly profitable group, sufficiently diversified aro...

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From great ideas to lasting competitive advantage
Oct 19, 2026

From great ideas to lasting competitive advantage

MANILA, Philippines — Organizations have never had more access to ideas, technologies, talent and market intelligence than they do today, yet many organizations continue to struggle with a familiar ch...

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Steady GCash growth seen pre-IPO
Oct 19, 2026

Steady GCash growth seen pre-IPO

MANILA, Philippines — Mynt Inc.’s next phase of growth will depend on getting existing GCash users to use more financial services, analysts said, as the fintech giant prepares for its stock market deb...

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Vena Energy eyes P245-B expansion in PH
Oct 19, 2026

Vena Energy eyes P245-B expansion in PH

MANILA, Philippines — Singapore-based Vena Energy is keen on expanding its renewable energy footprint in the Philippines by adding another 2.6 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of capacity, backed by planned inves...

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Gov’t support to drive next Mitsubishi investment 
Oct 19, 2026

Gov’t support to drive next Mitsubishi investment 

MANILA, Philippines — Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. is keeping a close watch on the government’s automotive policies, including those of the next administration, before deciding whether to expan...

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SEC sets market-making rules to boost liquidity
Oct 19, 2026

SEC sets market-making rules to boost liquidity

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued rules on market making to improve liquidity and price discovery in the Philippine capital market, setting a P150-million m...

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BIZ BUZZ: Pacquiao teams up with DA to fight poverty
Oct 19, 2026

BIZ BUZZ: Pacquiao teams up with DA to fight poverty

MANILA, Philippines — People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao is stepping back into the ring—no, not to take on another famous boxer. This time, Pacquiao, secretary and lead convenor of the National Anti-Povert...

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Citi Asean investment banking revenue up 35% as regional dealmaking picks up
Oct 19, 2026

Citi Asean investment banking revenue up 35% as regional dealmaking picks up

The bank expects a record year for client activity in its investment banking business in South-east Asia...

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TNT wins gold award at Smarties Philippines
Oct 19, 2026

TNT wins gold award at Smarties Philippines

TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), has won a gold award at the recent Smarties Philippines for its network campaign under the Creator/Influencer/Celebrity Marketing (Impact Ma...

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Bangkok flood protection comes at a heavy rural cost in thailand
Oct 19, 2026

Bangkok flood protection comes at a heavy rural cost in thailand

For six straight monsoon seasons, Kamonach has had to navigate to her central Thailand home by boat, even though her house stands elevated more than three meters off the ground...

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