A Thai stevia processing company is studying a potential USD30-million investment in the Philippines, signaling growing investor interest in the country’s role in the fast-expanding natural sweetener market.
Investment approvals from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) rose in volume during the first two months of 2026, signaling sustained investor interest in economic zones even as the overall value of commitments declined year on year.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is moving to overhaul its landmark law as it marks 31 years, in a bid to sharpen the country’s investment edge amid rising competition in Southeast Asia.
China-based Helioway Precision Hardware (Phils) Corp. is investing more than P200 million in a new precision manufacturing facility in Batangas, marking its formal entry into the Philippines’ export sector after signing a registration agreement with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
A delegation from the European Parliament has thrown its weight behind efforts to revive negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union, signaling renewed momentum for a long-anticipated pact.
Philippine Airlines is running a limited "3-Day Flash Sale" from July 15 to 17, cutting fares on select domestic and international routes for travel starting August 1 this year. Travel until January 31, 2026 qualifies for up to 30 percent off, while trips from February 2027 onward get bigger discounts: up to 50 percent on domestic base fares and up to 40 percent on international base rates. The offer covers destinations across the Philippines, Asia, Australia, North America, and the Middle East, with passengers retaining access to full services including free meals and standard baggage allowances. Eligible domestic bookings worth at least P20,000 also come with zero-percent installment plans for up to three months via partner banks BPI, Metrobank, and HSBC.
Globe Business is expanding its focus on the local hotel, restaurant and café sector as businesses strive to keep pace with the fast growing digital travel economy. Rising demand from medical and wellness tourists, MICE travelers, and digital nomads is pushing operators to deliver personalized service, while facing a 325 percent jump in industry cyber threats and ongoing labor pressures. The firm is promoting its "Intelligent Transformation" approach, which combines strong connectivity, cloud tools, cybersecurity and data analytics to streamline operations and tailor guest experiences. Industry data shows this level of personalization can lift guest lifetime value by 20 percent to 30 percent. Globe Business shared these strategies during the recent Hospitality and Food and Beverage Summits, aiming to help businesses build secure, efficient digital foundations for long term growth.
Japan has called on China to respect international law, marking exactly ten years since a landmark legal ruling rejected Beijing’s vast maritime claims in the South China Sea.
Property giant Megaworld Corp. has raised P5.6 billion through a series of MREIT Inc. block sales between April and July, providing fresh capital to bankroll the next wave of township developments while expanding the listed real estate investment trust's portfolio.