Economy
Factory ambitions rise as power woes persist
Japanese manufacturing giant MinebeaMitsumi is increasing its investment in the Philippines even as it wrestles with stubborn infrastructure gaps.
SHERA targets Philippines as export hub
Thailand-based building materials firm SHERA Public Co. Ltd. is ramping up its operations in the Philippines, positioning the country as both a growth market and a potential regional export hub.
Eezee secures $5M, expands regional footprint with strong PH backing
Kickstart Ventures has expanded its support for Southeast Asian procurement platform Eezee, as the startup raised $5 million in a pre-Series B funding round to grow its regional footprint and strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Marcos pushes ASEAN trade unity drive
As the Philippines prepares to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is calling for deeper regional economic integration to restore the bloc’s role as a global growth engine.
Qatar’s JTA lines up $3B Philippine investment
Doha-based investment powerhouse JTA International Investment Holding is lining up as much as USD3 billion in fresh capital for the Philippines, signaling one of the largest prospective foreign investment pushes into the country this year.
