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Mid-year FDI slips, but fresh equity capital signals long-term investor confidence

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by lower intercompany loans and reduced reinvestment of earnings by foreign companies.

DP World, ATI deploy hybrid cranes to upgrade Manila South Harbor

DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have commissioned six state-of-the-art hybrid Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes at Manila South Harbor, boosting capacity while advancing safer, more efficient and low-emission operations.

BSP official honored with Global Green Finance citation

A senior official of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has received a prestigious international award for outstanding leadership in advancing inclusive green finance, highlighting the country’s progress toward a more sustainable financial sector.

Philippine Aurion pours P3.34B into solar cells plant in Batangas industrial park

Philippine Aurion Solar Technologies Inc. is investing over P3.34 billion to build a solar cells manufacturing facility within the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

Skyro urges Filipinos to budget early for Christmas

Filipinos should start planning their Christmas spending as early as September to avoid a holiday debt hangover, consumer finance platform Skyro said, as financed purchases typically accelerate during the final months of the year.

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Philippines leads ASEAN push to cut trade barriers

The Philippines is using its 2026 ASEAN chairship to push a more predictable regional trading environment, with lower trade barriers, faster customs processes and deeper digital integration emerging as priorities for businesses across Southeast Asia.

Starlink seeks NTC nod for two data transmission roles under Konektadong Pinoy rules

Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc. has filed applications with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to operate in two key data transmission segments: Core/Backbone Network Provider and International Gateway Facility Provider.

DigiPlus turns first Brazil revenue; maps more expansion beyond Asia

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has started generating revenues from its Brazil operations, marking a key milestone in the firm’s push beyond Asia.

Aznar Shipping earmarks P504M for 2 RoRo vessels in 2027

CEBU-BASED Aznar Shipping Corp. will invest P504 million to acquire two new roll-on/roll-off passenger vessels next year, backed by proceeds from its planned initial public offering.
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