The Philippines landed at 53rd out of 101 economies in the World Bank Group’s 2025 Business-Ready (B-READY) Report, placing the country squarely at the midpoint of an expanded global ranking and signaling steady reform momentum.
The World Bank and the Philippine government are moving forward with a landmark agreement that could reshape the country’s agriculture sector. At a recent meeting, agriculture secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and World Bank country director Zafer Mustafaoglu reviewed the progress of the Philippine Sustainable Agricultural Transformation (PSAT) loan program, with the goal of finalizing the USD1 billion loan agreement in July.
The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank, has appointed Riccardo Puliti as its new Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific.
Energy firm ACEN Corp. has agreed to purchase additional shares worth P1 billion in its subsidiary Buendia Christiana Holdings Corp. (BCHC), as disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange.
As the Philippines pushes deeper into the digital economy, fintech firm eTap is betting that the future of financial inclusion will not be purely digital.
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is strengthening its footprint in Europe after its Croatian subsidiary secured a new direct shipping link connecting the Adriatic region with key Asian trade hubs.
Global payments platform leader Mastercard and CrescentRating have launched the 11th edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2026, highlighting how technology, digital transparency and regional connectivity are transforming the Muslim travel sector.