Singapore-based Vena Energy is planning to add 1.29 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the Philippines, backed by P52-billion equity investment, the Presidential Communications Office said on Sunday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has welcomed Mitsubishi Corporation's proposed US$700-million investment in Ayala Corporation, which could reportedly become one of the largest foreign equity investments in the…
SECURITY is meant to protect the business. But when it gets in the way too much, it can do the opposite. That challenge is becoming increasingly visible across Asia-Pacific, where organizations are embracing AI and…
The Philippines could import up to 200,000 metric tons (MT) of rice annually from the United States starting in 2028 under a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between rice industry groups from the two…
The National Food Authority (NFA) said on Sunday that it is targeting to procure up to 500,000 metric tons (MT) of palay (unhusked rice) this ongoing harvest season.
Telco-to-tech giant Globe Telecom Inc. lost its main cybersecurity leader, as he is stepping away not just from the company, but from the corporate sector.
SEVENTY-SEVEN percent of Filipino workers would worry about their career options if their workplace knew about a mental health issue, according to the latest Telus Mental Health Index for the Philippines, released by…
After missing its September target, the government is aiming to finalize the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy implementing rules and regulations by the end of the month, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
AT A RECENT marketing community event, I shared with a peer why I have become more selective about where I spend my time online. Facebook and LinkedIn increasingly feel like crowded marketplaces of expertise, with…
According to the Department of Energy, Solar Philippines Power Projects Holdings Inc., founded by Rep. Leandro Leviste, was slapped with P24 billion in penalties for failing to deliver the power it had committed to…
SAN FRANCISCO ─ Amazon on Friday confirmed it was shuffling leadership in its Alexa division, a day after the company announced its first tablet computers featuring the voice assistant. Daniel Rausch, a 17-year Amazon…
Listed specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. is set to accelerate the next phase of growth of globally recognized premium sportswear brand On in the Philippines.
BUSINESS growth in Asia-Pacific is entering a new phase. The sustained increase in data, process automation, and the advancement of artificial intelligence are redefining the way enterprises compete and operate. In this…
British financial technology giant Revolut is looking to establish a wholly owned Philippine entity and secure licenses to offer digital banking and payment services, potentially adding another major foreign player to…
CYBERSECURITY gaps in physical access control systems are widening, with 32 percent of security professionals reporting that cybersecurity features are missing from their current systems, according to a 2026 global…
Some of you are old enough to remember “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” Robin Leach hosted it, and he ended every episode wishing us “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” We stared at the mansions, the yachts, the…
THE Philippine Peso’s weakness against the US dollar is a major economic storyline this year, contributing to higher inflation across many of the products the Philippines imports to support economic activity. Fuel…
The Department of Agriculture and DALI Everyday Grocery are exploring a partnership that could give Filipino farmers a direct and expanding market for their produce while opening greater opportunities for contract…
NEW YORK — A contractor linked to Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty in a scheme to illegally export computer servers containing advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, a federal court filing showed on Friday. Ting-Wei…
Manila Water has completed the installation of submarine transmission lines for the East Bay Phase 2 project, enhancing its capability to convey additional water across the East Bay area, improving system reliability…
"We have to step out of our comfort zones. It is OK to struggle and be uncomfortable, as long as we remain wise in the decisions we take.” BAGUIO CITY — For four students at Benguet State University (BSU), a mutual…
As the Philippines moves to expand its palm oil industry, Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer, has expressed its willingness to support the country’s efforts.
CONVERGE ICT Solutions Inc. won two awards at the Asian Experience Awards 2026 for initiatives covering its consumer and enterprise businesses. The company received the Philippines Product Experience of the Year…
Edgar Villanueva, a 55-year-old farmer from Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, strongly believed in traditional farming methods – practices honed through years of working the soil providing food for Filipinos.
LOCAL processing is emerging as a key requirement for a new generation of AI applications as software agents take on more complex tasks, AMD said during an online briefing Wednesday, Sept. 30, outlining its approach to…
A Philippine digital startup has been selected as a network partner of Anthropic, the developer of artificial intelligence assistant Claude, to become the first in the country to do so.
DETROIT— United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain declared victory on Friday in a race to maintain his position as head of the 400,000-member union. Fain, 57, who rose to national prominence during a 2023 strike against…
The Philippines will adopt an international pricing system for peso-denominated government and corporate bonds starting early next year, as authorities seek to attract more foreign investors and eventually lower…
The Board of Investments has granted green lane status to P6.43 trillion worth of investments for faster permit processing.
Philippine exports of goods may reach the $100-billion mark this year, supported by demand for electronic products, according to the country’s umbrella group of exporters.
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