Food giant Monde Nissin Corp. said Thursday it will acquire a 15 precent stake in Figaro Coffee Group Inc. for P820.3 million, equivalent to a price of P1 a share, a premium to the current market price of P0.89.
Not every sporting achievement needs a stadium full of spectators, a television audience running into the millions, or a superstar whose face sells everything from sneakers to soft drinks. Sometimes, all it takes is a patch of sand, two determined athletes, and a crowd that knows exactly what is at stake.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer sees defense and aircraft sales as a potential springboard for long-term industrial cooperation with the Philippines, with opportunities extending beyond equipment purchases to maintenance, training and technology transfer.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a national council to fast-track artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, coordinate government initiatives, and attract investments in the emerging technology, while addressing risks to jobs and workers.
The Philippines expects two major trade initiatives, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and a free trade agreement with Canada, to expand export opportunities and help smaller enterprises participate more actively in international commerce.