HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is expanding in the Philippines, executing nearly USD2 billion in maritime projects while expanding its industrial footprint in Subic, a top executive announced at the Philippines–Korea Business Forum.

Philippine and South Korea companies sealed seven major deals on Wednesday, signaling a big leap in bilateral economic cooperation.

Filipino travelers could soon breeze into Japan and South Korea with just a click. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) is pushing Philippine authorities and foreign embassies to allow holders of valid US or Canada tourist visas to apply online for instant visas to the two Asian destinations.