Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially entered the Philippine motorcycle market, launching an early booking program for three electric two-wheeler models as it ramps up efforts to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia.

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) have signed an agreement to strengthen oversight of the country's electricity sector through the regular sharing of market data and intelligence.

Ayala Malls is deepening its presence in the Visayas with the launch of Ayala Malls Gatewalk in Mandaue City, a major retail and lifestyle development that will host the first IKEA store in Cebu and the wider Visayas region.