DOTr seeks competing proponents in Swiss challenge to Laguindingan Airport
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is inviting local and international companies to challenge the unsolicited proposal of Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. to upgrade, expand, operate and maintain the Laguindingan International Airport.
DA, FAO meet to boost PH-FAO alliance
Fortifying the country's agrifood system formed the core of discussions between Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Dr. Quo Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Tight supplies, improved demand push India rates to fresh records
Rates of parboiled rice exported from top hub India climbed to fresh record highs this week on limited supplies and slight improvement in demand, while Vietnam prices slipped as stocks build up.
Oil falls after US Fed governor says no rush to cut interest rates
Oil prices fell on Friday after a U.S. Fed official said interest rate cuts should be delayed at least two more months.
Saudi sovereign wealth fund pitches kingdom as AI hub
The head of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Thursday pitched the kingdom as a prospective hub for artificial intelligence activity outside the United States, citing its energy resources and funding capacity.
