TikTok Shop eyes tie-ups with LGUs to train MSMEs

By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter TIKTOK Shop Philippines said it aims to partner with more local government units (LGUs) under its Unlad Lokal program...

ASEAN Foundation to train 17,500 MSMEs in AI use

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foundation plans to train more than 17,000 Philippine micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) by 2027 to...

Philippine Startup Week 2025 to spotlight global expansion of Filipino innovators

PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEK 2025 will return on Nov. 10–14 to champion Filipino innovation and help startups expand beyond local borders, organizers said. The event will...

Philippines steps up push for MSMEs to adopt AI

THE Philippine government is intensifying efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) adopt artificial intelligence (AI), as most remain slow to embrace the technology despite widespread computer ownership and internet access.

Buyout deals for startups reach record in Japan before listing restrictions

A PLAN to cull the smallest listings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is spurring a record number of buyouts of young companies in...

Filipino startup uses AI to cut water leaks

FILIPINO startup Hiraya Technology Solutions, Inc. is using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate water management and reduce leaks in residential and commercial systems, as local utilities move to improve efficiency and cut waste.

AI startup links Gen Z to gig work

SERBIZ, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native platform, seeks to help Gen Z and first-time earners find part-time work and earn extra income through AI-powered job...

Nuclear startup to build reactor plant at Manhattan project site

RADIANT Industries, Inc., a California-based nuclear startup, plans to build a factory for its reactors at a site in Tennessee that was once part...

Small sample, big impact: How talking to just five people can improve startup success

AS CANADA navigates an ongoing tariff dispute with the United States, small businesses and startups are emerging as a source of economic growth that...

PHL students develop concrete panel to cut home energy use

A GROUP of students from Mindanao State University has developed a concrete panel designed to reduce indoor heat and cut household energy use, offering a potential low-cost solution to rising electricity demand driven by hotter temperatures.

IBM subsidiary urges Philippine manufacturers to boost digital investments for AI integration

SMALL and mid-sized manufacturers in the Philippines need to step up investments in digital infrastructure to better harness artificial intelligence (AI) and turn vast data collections into actionable insights, according to IBM Manufacturing Solutions.

Linya-Linya turns humor into political statement and sales

CLOTHING and content brand Linya-Linya is expanding its reach while tapping into Filipinos’ political and social sentiments through its shirts and online content.