Economy
ASEAN pushes energy, food, citizen protection priorities
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted at the close of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit on Friday in Cebu the bloc’s new focus on energy security, food resilience, and protection of nationals amid ongoing global crises.
MinDA accelerates Mindanao Rail, connectivity via PPPs
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is fast-tracking key infrastructure initiatives in Mindanao, including the 428-kilometer Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project and the long-delayed Mindanao Railway Project, through public-private partnerships (PPP).
SteelAsia pushes $1.5B, 5-year expansion on domestic demand
SteelAsia is pressing ahead with a USD1.5 billion expansion over the next five years, confident in long-term domestic steel demand despite a slowdown in government construction projects.
Marcos: Challenges unite ASEAN, strengthen regional cooperation
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday emphasized that global crises are opportunities to reinforce cooperation among Southeast Asian nations, as leaders convened for the 48th ASEAN Summit.
Japanese investors stays bullish on Philippine growth, says SMBC
Japanese investors continue to view the Philippines as an attractive destination despite global economic uncertainties and shifting business conditions, according to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Manila Branch managing director and country head Hiroyasu Kanda.
