Cases rising in Tokyo one month from Olympics; Philippine provinces battling rising infections but cases dropping in capital region …
Philippines’ Voyager Raises $167 Million From KKR, PLDT, Tencent To Expand Fintech Operations
Voyager Innovations has raised $167 million to accelerate the expansion of its fintech unit PayMaya Philippines, as the company seeks a digital banking license from the country’s central bank.
S&P Global cuts India’s growth forecasts, trims Malaysia and EM overall
LONDON: S&P Global cut its growth forecasts for some of Asia’s top economies including India, the Philippines and Malaysia on Monday, offsetting upgrades to China and South Africa and much of Latin …
‘Medical Populism’ Has Defined the Philippines’ Response to COVID-19. That’s Why the Country Is Still Suffering
‘Medical populism’ was coined as a term for health crises worsened by politicized responses. The Philippines bears all the hallmarks.
Philippines stamps out polio outbreak after a 16-month drive
COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy did not stop the Philippines from stamping out a polio outbreak in a 16-month drive that ended June 2021, a feat commended by WHO and UNICEF.
Philippines stems polio outbreak despite COVID-19
NEW DELHI] COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy did not stop the Philippines from stamping out a polio outbreak in a 16-month drive that ended June 2021, a feat commended by WHO and UNICEF. The outbreak …
South China Sea: Philippines Shopping For F-16s, Advanced Missiles Amid China Incursions
China’s increased incursions in the South China Sea have left other countries in the region scrambling to shore up their military capacity. After Malaysia, it is now the turn of the Philippines to …
Voyager Nabs $167 Million, Prepares To Launch Digital Bank in Philippines
Philippines’ Voyager Innovations has raised $167 million in venture funding. The payments startup plans to expand into digital banking and financial services.
Philippines targets removal from dirty money list by 2023
The Philippines is ramping up its drive to further tighten anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations in an effort to be removed from the watchlist of global dirty money watchdog …
PayMaya owner Voyager Innovation raises $167M from KKR, Tencent and IFC, will launch digital bank in the Philippines
Voyager Innovations, the Manila-based owner of PayMaya, one of the Philippines’ most popular payment and financial services apps, announced today it has raised $167 million in new funding to launch …