Economy
Bank of Korea holds rates; upbeat outlook points to future hikes
Oct 22, 2026

Bank of Korea holds rates; upbeat outlook points to future hikes

The central bank keeps base rate unchanged at 3%, as expected; it says further tightening remains on the table...

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Before you buy the home, try the neighborhood
Oct 22, 2026

Before you buy the home, try the neighborhood

Turn a condo viewing in the MOA Complex into a day out, and discover what the address could add to everyday life....

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CREBA highlights potential implications of proposed LGU cash collection scheme on housing supply
Oct 22, 2026

CREBA highlights potential implications of proposed LGU cash collection scheme on housing supply

The Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) has strongly opposed House Bill No. 9697, warning that the proposed amendments to the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) will ...

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CREBA welcomes housing reforms, calls for balanced regulation that protects homebuyers while sustaining housing production
Oct 22, 2026

CREBA welcomes housing reforms, calls for balanced regulation that protects homebuyers while sustaining housing production

The Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) recently called on the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to reconsider two regulatory measures that it bel...

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CIMB ‘categorically denies’ that it will privatise Indonesian unit Niaga
Oct 22, 2026

CIMB ‘categorically denies’ that it will privatise Indonesian unit Niaga

It says Niaga remains an ‘integral part’ of the group’s regional footprint...

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BPI debit cards to be temporarily unavailable on October 24
Oct 22, 2026

BPI debit cards to be temporarily unavailable on October 24

Clients of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will temporarily be unable to use their debit cards during select hours starting early Saturday morning, October 24, as the lender will undergo syst...

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Oil Prices Surge on Saudi Attacks, Raising Risks for Thailand’s Recovery
Oct 22, 2026

Oil Prices Surge on Saudi Attacks, Raising Risks for Thailand’s Recovery

Thailand faces potential increases in transport, manufacturing and tourism costs as businesses continue recovering from flooding...

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Asia: The Key Challenge for AI Uncertainty in Market Analysis
Oct 22, 2026

Asia: The Key Challenge for AI Uncertainty in Market Analysis

Asia is experiencing significant growth in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, but several pain points contribute to market jitters....

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Pinoys embracing AI in customer service — study
Oct 22, 2026

Pinoys embracing AI in customer service — study

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino consumers are warming up to artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service. However, they still want to know when they are dealing with technology rather than a human,...

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Peso sinks to new low ahead of BSP policy rate setting
Oct 22, 2026

Peso sinks to new low ahead of BSP policy rate setting

The Philippine peso fell to another record low on Wednesday as expectations of a more hawkish US Federal Reserve (Fed) bolstered the dollar, while investors awaited the next policy move of the Bangko ...

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