HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is expanding in the Philippines, executing nearly USD2 billion in maritime projects while expanding its industrial footprint in Subic, a top executive announced at the Philippines–Korea Business Forum.
Filipino travelers could soon breeze into Japan and South Korea with just a click. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) is pushing Philippine authorities and foreign embassies to allow holders of valid US or Canada tourist visas to apply online for instant visas to the two Asian destinations.
Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI) is set to voluntarily delist from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) after the Maharlika Investment Corporation’s (MIC) tender offer reached the required threshold.
Lender EastWest Bank has added Google Pay access for its debit cardholders, allowing customers to tap and pay using Android phones and compatible wearables in stores locally and overseas.
The National Food Authority is ramping up rice procurement, distribution, and facility upgrades as it marks 54 years, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. affirming the agency’s vital role in steady, affordable rice supply for Filipinos.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched enforcement proceedings against the country’s three major mobile network operators, imposing daily fines of P100,000 each over persistently poor mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila.
Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.