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Australia’s P4I looks to Manila’s transport, telco energy sectors for investment opportunities

The Australian government on Friday committed to share expert knowledge with the Philippines in the areas of transport, telecommunications and energy under an ongoing...

Amazon pitches cloud computing for resource lacked SMBs

Small and medium business enterprises in the Philippines are likely punished by rising inflation averaging at least 5.4 percent this year, making it imperative for SMBs of close to a million to embrace technology and cut operating costs by 10 percent or larger.

As with the world, food inflation hounds the Philippines – World Bank

Food price inflation remains elevated in countries around the world, the Philippines included, where food alone accounts for more than half the consumer price...

Home Credit Philippines sanguine on expanding customer base to 10M

Although officials acknowledge the rising interest rate environment is a tough challenge, consumer finance provider Home Credit Philippines is confident of adding some 70,000 more clients this year and lift its customer base to 10 million from or less 9.3 million at the moment.

Long-haul FDIs continue to push lower in 2022

Foreign direct investments (FDI) flowed inward on net basis last year to $9.2 billion, sharply lower than in 2021 when this aggregated $12 billion. In...

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US awards $34.1M to expand Philippine ube industry

The US has awarded USD34.1 million to strengthen the Philippines’ ube industry, with more than 12,500 Filipino farmers expected to benefit over five years as international demand grows for the purple yam used in food and beverage products.

Japan financing eyed to ease Philippine energy, logistics costs

The Philippines is seeking Japanese financing and investment to reduce energy and logistics costs, with the Luzon Economic Corridor emerging as a priority under a renewed partnership between the Department of Finance (DOF) and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

EV brands expand Philippine lineups as oil prices rise

More than 15 automotive brands are showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) at the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, underscoring growing competition in the local market as rising global oil prices sharpen the economic case for alternatives to imported fuel.

Eala loses in Ningbo, but wins a spot in rankings

Alex Eala may have run out of answers against fellow southpaw Diana Shnaider in Ningbo, but her China campaign still delivered a little consolation: a one-place climb in the world rankings.
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