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ASEAN digital pact seen boosting Philippine tech growth 

Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque said the landmark ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could reshape regional commerce by lowering barriers to cross-border digital trade, opening a larger market for Philippine businesses and accelerating Southeast Asia's digital economy into a multi-trillion-dollar growth engine.

Tim Ho Wan to double Taiwan stores by 2030

Tim Ho Wan, the dim sum brand owned by the Jollibee Group, has unveiled a four-year growth strategy for Taiwan that will see its store network expand from 16 locations to 32 by the year 2030

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo expands Asia-Mexico links with MSC Shipping

Contecon Manzanillo, the Mexican terminal managed by Philippines-based port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has broadened its global shipping network through the launch of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) new Sierra service. The new route reinforces maritime connections between Asia and Mexico, centered on the Port of Manzanillo.

Salmon Finance gets Silver Global Client Protection Certification

Salmon Finance has earned the Silver Level Client Protection Certification under international Cerise+SPTF standards, following an independent review by MicroFinanza Rating.

PAL receives third A350-1000, first in Southeast Asia to operate type

Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, remaining the first and only airline in Southeast Asia to use this aircraft.

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MAP seeks full 2027 budget transparency, accountability

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called for full transparency and accountability in the proposed 2027 national budget, warning that questionable spending practices could further erode public trust and investor confidence.

PAL boosts Manila–Melbourne flights to daily, expanding access, trade and holiday travel 

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) will upgrade its Manila–Melbourne services to daily round trips starting November 19, 2026, stepping up from five weekly flights just in time for the peak year-end travel season. The expansion also marks a milestone: 55 years of PAL flights to Melbourne since the route launched in 1971, cementing it as one of the flag carrier’s longest-running international destinations.

Philippine e-commerce app installs rise as paid acquisition falls

Philippine e-commerce apps posted double-digit growth in downloads in the first half of 2026 even as their reliance on paid customer acquisition declined sharply, suggesting stronger organic discovery in the country’s online shopping market.

AMRO warns Philippines faces inflation, investment risks

The Philippines faces a difficult policy balancing act as elevated inflation, weak public investment, and growing pressure on service exports threaten to weigh on economic growth, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
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