Shares of Apple Inc. surged to a record high on Monday, driven by strong early demand for its newly released iPhone 17 across key markets in China and the US.
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines experienced a modest decline in the first four months of 2025, totaling 2.10 million visitors compared to 2.12 million during the same period last year, data from the Department of Tourism showed.
VinFast Philippines is strengthening its foothold in the country’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market by expanding its dealership and after-sales network, betting that easier access to service, parts, and charging will help drive wider adoption.
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has been recognized by the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) as one of its most active member institutions, underscoring the deposit insurer’s support for professional development and a stronger Philippine banking industry.
Visa and USSC Money Services Inc. (UMSI) are taking digital payments deeper into the Philippine MSME market with a smartphone-based solution that lets small businesses accept card payments without buying a traditional point-of-sale terminal.