Transport & Communications
Grab rolls out measures handling holiday ride-hailing surge
Grab Philippines is rolling out partnerships and new services to handle a sharp rise in holiday demand, as heavy traffic continues to slow down ride-hailing trips.
Ayala units collaboration trials frictionless banking authentication
Globe and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) are testing a new security technology called Silent Network Authentication (SNA), which aims to make digital banking safer and easier. The Proof of Concept (POC) is part of Globe’s G Verify platform, which uses real-time network data and secure APIs to verify users without requiring one-time passwords (OTPs) or SMS codes.
ATPI Philippines to expand AI-driven marine travel services after industry award
ATPI Philippines is investing in new AI and data-driven technologies and expanding its end-to-end crew-change services to strengthen its position in global marine travel and logistics.
Brazil’s CLIA Pouso Alegre opens expanded logistics hub, launches Rio–Minas corridor
CLIA Pouso Alegre, a Brazilian unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has opened an expanded logistics and industrial center aimed at improving cargo flow between the Port of Rio de Janeiro and Southern Minas Gerais.
SMC Tollways posts slight income growth on higher traffic volumes
SMC Tollways Corp. reported a small increase in profit for the first nine months of 2025, supported by higher vehicle traffic across its toll roads.
