Economy
Toyota woos PUV sector with Tamaraw jeepney
Oct 14, 2026

Toyota woos PUV sector with Tamaraw jeepney

MANILA, Philippines — Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. is bringing its Tamaraw back into the public transport market, this time as a modernized jeepney, building on the utility vehicle’s earlier popular...

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BIZ BUZZ: Japanese envoy’s special first stop
Oct 14, 2026

BIZ BUZZ: Japanese envoy’s special first stop

MANILA, Philippines — Having arrived in Manila only last month, Japan’s new envoy to the Philippines already hit the ground running, and among his first stops was a rather fitting one. Before getting ...

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How Thailand Can Build Resilience Before the Next Shock
Oct 14, 2026

How Thailand Can Build Resilience Before the Next Shock

Thailand can strengthen economic resilience by choosing strategic roles in global value chains, building domestic suppliers and aligning industrial policy with national capabilities...

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Looking beyond looming CEO succession, should UOB potentially pursue a transformative merger?
Oct 13, 2026

Looking beyond looming CEO succession, should UOB potentially pursue a transformative merger?

The third-ranked local bank may soon need to scale up for long-term sustainability...

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Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing
Oct 13, 2026

Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing

14 October 2026 | Thailand, ASEAN & Global Markets Thailand’s technology-linked exports are benefiting from the global AI investment boom, but the IMF warns that this support is uneven and increasingl...

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Manny Pay, Peppermint Innovation sign deal to expand QR Ph payment
Oct 13, 2026

Manny Pay, Peppermint Innovation sign deal to expand QR Ph payment

MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pay and Peppermint Innovation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership focused on expanding QR Ph digital payment solutions in the Philip...

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Agriculture Beyond Farming: 5 Business Opportunities for Filipinos
Oct 13, 2026

Agriculture Beyond Farming: 5 Business Opportunities for Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — The agriculture industry in the Philippines is gaining attention as the government seeks to attract $57.4 million in investments during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum hosted b...

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Pag-IBIG, BCDA to build worker housing in New Clark City
Oct 13, 2026

Pag-IBIG, BCDA to build worker housing in New Clark City

MANILA, Philippines — The national government plans to develop housing on state-owned land in New Clark City, covering about 14 hectares, through a new partnership between the Pag-IBIG Fund and the Ba...

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SSS to extend benefits to MMDA job order, contract workers
Oct 13, 2026

SSS to extend benefits to MMDA job order, contract workers

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 2,000 job order and contract-of-service workers at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will gain access to Social Security System (SSS) benefits under a n...

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IMF flags risks to global economy from AI market correction, war and debt
Oct 13, 2026

IMF flags risks to global economy from AI market correction, war and debt

The IMF flagged significant growth and financial stability risks from a potential ending of the AI investment boom, growing debt levels and a prolonged Middle East conflict....

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