TESDA’s all-in-one app targets over a million workers, students
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it aims to improve the accessibility of certifications and work opportunities for over a million...
Indonesian markets face more pressure after Moody’s cuts outlook
SINGAPORE — Markets in Indonesia could come under more pressure on Friday after Moody's lowered the nation's credit rating outlook, the latest jolt in...
US drone makers seek Asia sales as China threat rises
SINGAPORE — Several US drone firms made their debuts at the Singapore Airshow this week, seeking to expand their business beyond the Pentagon to...
Canada rolls back EV regulations but boosts incentives
OTTAWA/WASHINGTON — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday his government was scrapping a national electric-vehicle sales mandate, while boosting incentives for EV...
Philippine inflation accelerates to 2% in January
PHILIPPINE INFLATION accelerated to its fastest pace in nearly a year in January amid a faster rise in rents and electricity rates, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
DA to change benchmark for ‘flexible’ rice tariff scheme
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) will replace the benchmark price used for the “flexible” rice tariff scheme to better reflect the actual prices of rice varieties that the country imports.
Targeted tax incentives and less borrowings may help Philippines avert ‘growth recession’ — CPBRD
THE PHILIPPINE government should boost industrial output through targeted tax incentives while cutting reliance on borrowing, allowing the private sector to drive economic activity and support a slowing economy that showed signs of a “growth recession” last year, a congressional think tank said.
ACEN takes full control of India RE business after stake buyout
AYALA-LED ACEN CORP. has strengthened its footprint in India after acquiring the remaining stake held by Singapore-based UPC Renewables in their joint venture, allowing...
Korea-backed firm plans P64.3-B pumped storage project in Benguet
FILIPINO-KOREAN firm Coheco Badeo Corp. is planning to develop a 500-megawatt (MW) pumped storage hydropower project in Kibungan, Benguet.
The proposed Kibungan pumped storage facility...
Amazon plans to use AI to speed up TV and film production
LOS ANGELES — Amazon plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up the process for making movies and TV shows even as Hollywood...
RCR posts 35% revenue growth on mall asset infusions
RL COMMERCIAL REIT, Inc. (RCR), the real estate investment trust of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), reported a 35% increase in unaudited revenues for 2025,...
To mourn or not to mourn
By Noel Vera
CHLOÉ ZHAO’S latest film — adapted by Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell from O’Farrell’s well-regarded 2020 novel — is a tearjerker, most people will agree. The question one might ask is: does it earn its tears, or are we overindulging?