Apple said on Thursday that demand for its iPhones in China was strong, trying to reassure investors who are worried it is losing ground to a newly resurgent Huawei Technologies and other local smartphone makers.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as policymakers struggled to determine whether financial conditions may be tight enough already to control inflation, or whether an economy that continues to outperform expectations may need still more restraint.
The White House is working to finalize as soon as Tuesday a new policy outlining how governments should respond to ransomware attacks, including sharing information on attackers and the accounts they use to collect ransoms, a senior administration official with knowledge of the matter said.
High inflation will dog the world economy next year, with three-quarters of over 200 economists polled by Reuters saying the main risk is that it turns out higher than they forecast, suggesting interest rates will also remain higher for longer.
East West Banking Corp. recently held a series of client events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, combining economic insights and feng shui guidance to help clients plan for 2026.
Technology firm Pacific Online Systems Corp. has acquired a 2-percent stake in Belle Corp. for P280 million, a move that underscores continued investor interest in gaming- and leisure-linked assets.
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has been recognized as an Environmental Sustainability Partner during the 2026 Gawad Kabalikat sa Kapaligiran organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), highlighting the auto industry’s expanding role in the country’s environmental agenda.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with Theatre Group Asia to support the group’s 2026–2027 “Season of Power,” a lineup of international and Philippine stage productions centered on themes of love, life, and art.