Singapore economy grows 4.3% in 2nd quarter, avoids technical recession
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy grew a faster-than-expected 4.3% in the second quarter year-on-year, preliminary government data showed on Monday, despite a dimming outlook due...
Stricter gambling payment rules eyed
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is seeking to tighten regulations on online gambling payments to prevent the misuse of financial services and implement...
Philippines ready for tariff talks with US this week
THE PHILIPPINE government is hopeful that it can still negotiate for a lower US tariff rate ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. heads to the US next week.
PSE hikes capital-raising target to over P186 billion this year
THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) once again raised its target for capital raising this year, as the stock market operator now expects the amount to reach over P186 billion.
CLI sets 2026 start for nine-tower project in Pasig
CEBU CITY — Listed developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) plans to begin construction of its first Luzon project in Pasig City by the end...
Waterwerks
By Kap Maceda Aguila
THE RAIN was constant last weekend, puddling many parts of the Clark International Speedway in Angeles, Pampanga. But the green flag waved nonetheless for the second leg of the Mazda Fan Festa 2025 — a showcase of everything Mazda tucking in two races as well: the MSCC Miata Spec Series and the Miata Cup.
ArteFino: Artisanal fair always looks for the new
ARTEFINO, the artisanal trade fair founded by Maritess Pineda, Mita Rufino, Susie Quiros, Cedie Lopez-Vargas, and Marimel Francisco, is cooking up new things this...
SMGP plans up to $150-M securities offering
SAN MIGUEL Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), the power generation arm of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), is looking to offer up to $150 million...
Korean fashion brand 8seconds opens 1st store in the PHL
THE KOREAN WAVE has continued to captivate Filipinos, now bringing to the shores of Manila the casual fashion brand 8seconds, which opened its first...
In the pink of health
BYD’S ENTRY-LEVEL, full-electric hatchback Seagull is now being offered with a so-called Seashell Pink exterior color option — a limited edition that will probably see only 100 units going on the showroom.
Anko opens biggest PHL store so far in TriNoma
ANKO opened its biggest store so far in the Philippines in TriNoma. At about 1,600 square meters, it’s also the biggest store of the...
Jetour Auto Philippines holds T2 owners’ meet and greet
JETOUR AUTO PHILIPPINES, Inc. (JAPI) recently hosted the first-ever T2 owners’ meet and greet, held at the Timberland Highlands Resort in San Mateo, Rizal....