DEFA deal set to open ASEAN markets
Philippine businesses could soon find it easier to sell, scale, and serve customers across Southeast Asia as ASEAN pushes to finalize the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA, by 2026.
PH startups set to scale with ASEAN partnership
Security Bank Corp. has signed a partnership agreement with Japan’s MUFG Group, Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), Krungsri Finnovate, MUFG Innovation Partners, and the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to support startup collaboration and innovation across the region.
Clark Freeport courts global game development talent
The Clark Development Corporation is stepping up efforts to position Clark Freeport as an emerging hub for global game development, leveraging its expanding information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem, streamlined business processes, and creative-friendly environment.
PEZA expects export growth surge in 2026
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is projecting a stronger export run in 2026, riding on record-breaking trade performance last year and a fresh wave of investments flowing into economic zones nationwide.
DHSUD January gains signal housing reform momentum
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development opened 2026 with a brisk run of January accomplishments, signaling that recent institutional reforms are translating into concrete gains for Filipino families, officials said.
