Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is introducing a new ownership model in the Philippines, betting that battery subscriptions can make electric motorcycles more affordable and attractive to cost-conscious commuters, delivery riders, and ride-hailing operators.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured a key endorsement from global credit watcher Fitch Ratings, which assigned the flag carrier its first-ever 'BB' Long-Term Issuer Default Rating with a Stable Outlook, highlighting the airline's improved financial resilience and disciplined recovery strategy following years of industry upheaval.
As healthcare systems across the Pacific face growing pressure from chronic diseases and limited access to specialized treatment, the Philippines is positioning itself as a trusted healthcare partner for Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Property and hospitality giant Megaworld is exploring expansion opportunities within the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (ZAMBOECOZONE), signaling growing investor interest in emerging growth corridors outside the country’s traditional urban centers.
Vivant Energy Corp. (VEC) has fully acquired Samar Philippines Renewable Corp. (SPRC) from Envision Energy Philippines Corp. through its renewable energy arm, Vivant Renewable Energy Corp. While the financial terms were not disclosed, SPRC is the developer of a 200-megawatt wind farm located across four municipalities in Northern Samar.
Early coordination between the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is expected to significantly improve trade efficiency as the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) moves closer to completion, signaling a more integrated approach to port development and customs operations in the Philippines.
Vietnamese companies VinFast, V-Green, VinEnergo, and Green GSM have committed more than P50 million in emergency assistance for communities affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, signaling both humanitarian support and deepening regional investment ties with the Philippines.
Filipino food brands are steadily carving out space in Singapore’s highly competitive premium consumer market, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ramps up efforts to position Philippine exports beyond traditional commodity offerings and into higher-value branding and innovation-driven segments.