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Philippines climbs, reforms power business confidence

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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.

DA eyes $1B World Bank loan for sustainable agriculture

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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.

New IFC regional chief calls for greater private investments in Asia-Pacific

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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. 

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Flexible gold ownership gains traction in Philippines

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Gold ownership in the Philippines is becoming increasingly flexible as buyers seek a wider range of formats tailored to their financial goals. 

ICTSI boosts South Africa reade, supply chains 

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Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is set to strengthen South Africa’s trade and logistics sector as it begins managing and developing the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2) under a 25-year partnership with state-owned Transnet.

Concentrix sets up AI hub in Quezon City

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Concentrix has strengthened its footprint in the Philippines with the launch of a new operations site and its iX360 immersive experience center in GBF Tower 2, Bridgetowne, Quezon City. The expansion is part of the company’s reported P2-billion investment aimed at scaling its AI-driven and digital customer experience services.

Alsons Power earnings up amid expanding renewable asset

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Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc., the listed energy arm of the Alcantara Group, posted stronger first-quarter earnings as rising electricity demand in Mindanao and improved power trading offset mounting global economic uncertainty.

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