Hong Kong is seeking closer economic and cultural engagement with the Philippines as both economies navigate a rapidly changing global landscape. At a Chinese New Year gathering in Taguig City, a Hong Kong official highlighted…
Why ACFTA 3.0 is the Philippines’ next big…
While much of the world leans toward protectionism, Asia is quietly redrawing its trade map. The newly signed ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol—sealed in Kuala Lumpur on October 28—signals how the region plans…
Cebu reimagines growth: From resilience to readiness at…
Cebu reaffirmed its position as a model of foresight and inclusive progress during the 3rd Cebu Province Economic Forum, where leaders called for a decisive shift from resilience to readiness amid global and national uncertainties.…
Diamonds are whatever: How lab-grown gems are rewriting…
The diamond business is cracking—not just metaphorically, but economically. A gemstone once sold as a timeless store of value is now being remade in laboratories. The result isn’t imitation; it’s disruption. Lab-grown diamonds—chemically identical to…
Thai commerce ministry taps influencers to boost local…
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce is mobilizing the country’s fast-growing influencer industry — now home to more than 3 million content creators — to help local brands reach international markets through a strategic partnership with the…
ADB sees strong Philippine growth through 2026; climate,…
The Philippine economy is expected to remain among Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing over the next two years, supported by resilient domestic demand, easing inflation, and sustained government investment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its…
Aboitiz InfraCapital wins top honors at 2025 DOT…
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates received two major honors at the DOT Property Philippines Awards 2025, winning Best Industrial Developer and Best Industrial Development for TARI Estate for the second year in a row. The recognition…
SM, DOST launch SUSTEX 2025 to advance sustainability,…
SM Prime Holdings Inc., through SM Supermalls, partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies to launch the first Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025) at…
DHSUD, SHDA push to recalibrate housing strategies at…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association Inc. (SHDA) will convene the 33rd National Developers Convention on October 9 and 10 at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati…