Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may unintentionally accelerate Southeast Asia’s shift toward renewable energy, as governments confront the economic risks of heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to confront two mounting external risks—escalating Middle East tensions and new US tariffs—when they gather for upcoming talks expected to probe the region’s exposure to global volatility.
As chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines is positioning itself to push for a more competitive and investor-friendly regional business environment, with a new forum aimed at translating policy dialogue into concrete reforms.
LOTTE Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc. is eyeing the Philippines as a potential ASEAN export hub for Korean beverages, signaling a strategic pivot that could expand its manufacturing footprint and deepen bilateral business ties.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has adjusted rules raising the maximum repayment period for salary-based general purpose consumption loans (SBGPCLs) from the standard three years — extendable only to five years in special cases — to seven years.
Security Bank recently held Sustainability Talks 2026: Energy Savings and Tax Incentives for a Greener Tomorrow, a forum for commercial clients to address rising energy costs and changing regulations. The event gathered regulators, industry experts and business leaders to discuss strategies for better energy management, cost reduction and compliance with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA).
PLDT Enterprise has deepened its collaboration with Xeleqt Technology Innovations, Inc. to support the expansion of Xeleqt’s Artificial Intelligence of Things (AI-IoT) ecosystem.