UnitedHealth fall exposes Dow’s quirks
A policy update out of Washington was all it took to send UnitedHealth Group into a tailspin—and drag the Dow Jones Industrial Average down with it.
Economy seen rebounding in Q4, but full-year growth still below target
The Philippine economy is expected to grow faster in the fourth quarter, helping soften what has been a weak second half of the year, though full-year growth will likely remain below the government’s target.
Manila Water locks in P27B loan for Wawa acquisition
Manila Water Co. Inc., the east zone water concessionaire controlled by tycoon Enrique Razon, has secured a 15-year, P27-billion loan from BDO Unibank Inc. to fund its acquisition of WawaJVCo. Inc., strengthening its grip on a critical water source for Metro Manila.
Banks, DTI forge startup growth pact
Global financial institutions are deepening ties with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to accelerate Philippine startup growth and expand innovation links across ASEAN and Japan.
Auto industry eyes elusive half-million sales mark
After a largely flat 2025, the Philippine automotive industry is gearing up for a long-awaited breakthrough, with vehicle sales projected to finally surpass the 500,000-unit mark this year, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI).
