Chinabank board approves renewal of insurance JV with Manulife
China Banking Corp., an affiliate of the Sy Group and the 5th largest lender in the country by assets, said Thursday its board has approved...
Foreign arrivals in the Philippines declined 7% in February
Foreign arrivals in the Philippines declined 7 percent in February, totaling 541,008, as the number of tourists from South Korea—the country’s primary market—continued its sharp slide.
Berde Renewables helping Thailand boost its clean energy program
Berde Renewables Inc., a local renewable energy developer, has formed a strategic joint venture with Thai engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor, Power Systems and Solutions Co. Ltd. (PSS), aimed at accelerating Thailand’s clean energy transition.
Moderna targets 2027 for skin cancer vaccine launch
Moderna is aiming for a 2027 launch of its personalized skin cancer vaccine, the company’s president revealed at a conference on Wednesday. Developed in collaboration with Merck, the vaccine uses Moderna’s mRNA technology to target melanoma.
Luzon grid under yellow alert amid power shortage
The Luzon Grid was placed under yellow alert from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, marking the first instance this year as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) warned of strain on the region's power supply.
