The Southeast Asian Games in Thailand descended into deeper turmoil on Wednesday after Cambodia abruptly pulled out its athletes, adding a dramatic new twist to a regional sports meet already dogged by controversy over rule changes.
Leaders of the MVP Group gathered at the 2025 Annual Corporate Governance Enhancement Session (ACGES) at the Meralco Theater to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive business growth and improve decision-making across their companies.
The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) forecasts steady growth for Asia Pacific in 2026, even as the global economy faces tariff shifts, rising AI investment, and changing consumer habits. Global GDP is expected to ease slightly to 3.1 percent, down from 3.2 percent in 2025.