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.
A power consortium has started building 24 microgrid projects worth about P2.1 billion to bring electricity to remote communities in Palawan, Cebu, and Quezon Province.
Tookitaki has expanded its footprint in the Philippines with a new satellite office at Ayala Triangle Tower One in Makati City, signaling confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech markets.
The Philippines secured more than P925 million in preliminary sales leads at Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin 2026, reinforcing its push to capture higher-value European travelers and expand its long-haul market base.
Monde Nissin Corp. has received a Special Citation for Obliged Enterprises at the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program, highlighting its progress in cutting plastic use and advancing circular packaging.