Economy
Maynilad shells out P10B for La Mesa dam upgrades
Oct 28, 2026

Maynilad shells out P10B for La Mesa dam upgrades

MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) has spent nearly P10 billion to rehabilitate its La Mesa dam facilities as it gears up for drier weather brought by the super El Niño. The...

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DMCI to challenge DOE-DENR order
Oct 28, 2026

DMCI to challenge DOE-DENR order

MANILA, Philippines — DMCI Holdings Inc. said the joint circular on awarding contracts involving the Philippines’ natural resources could be challenged in court, warning that the new policy could slow...

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12-MW waste-to-energy plant eyed in Pangasinan
Oct 28, 2026

12-MW waste-to-energy plant eyed in Pangasinan

MANILA, Philippines — North Maharlika Energy Corp. is earmarking about P3 billion to build a waste-to-energy (WTE) power plant in Pangasinan. In a document submitted to the Department of Environment a...

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How much of a company’s return really comes from debt?
Oct 28, 2026

How much of a company’s return really comes from debt?

MANILA, Philippines — Companies normally borrow money to finance expansion, acquisitions and other investments that can increase future earnings. By using debt instead of issuing new shares, a company...

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BOI logs P900-B investments
Oct 28, 2026

BOI logs P900-B investments

MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) edged closer to achieving its full-year investment approval target of P1 trillion after clearing P900.06 billion worth of projects in the first nin...

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Peso further breaches P64:$1 level
Oct 28, 2026

Peso further breaches P64:$1 level

The Philippine peso further breached the 64-to-one dollar level during intraday trading on Wednesday, hitting a new historic low....

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PAL launches 24-hour flash sale for flights to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta
Oct 28, 2026

PAL launches 24-hour flash sale for flights to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday announced it is offering a 24-hour flash sale for flights going to three popular Southeast Asian destinations....

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Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets — Morning Briefing
Oct 27, 2026

Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets — Morning Briefing

28 October 2026 | Thailand, ASEAN and Asian Markets Thailand’s exports rise 24% extending the country’s export-growth streak to 27 consecutive months Thailand’s exports grew 24% year on year to US$38....

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In Anthropic’s IPO, Goldman and Morgan Stanley slug it out for top bank
Oct 27, 2026

In Anthropic’s IPO, Goldman and Morgan Stanley slug it out for top bank

As lead underwriters on the AI firm’s public offering, the rivals will gain both fees and prestige...

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Thailand Watches US Midterms for Signals on Trade, Investment and Regional Stability
Oct 27, 2026

Thailand Watches US Midterms for Signals on Trade, Investment and Regional Stability

The outcome of the US midterm elections is being closely monitored across Asia, with potentially significant consequences for Thailand’s export-driven economy. The United States remains one of Thailan...

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