The Philippines has imposed stricter movement restrictions on President Rodrigo Duterte’s home city, Davao, after it posted the highest number of new coronavirus cases in the past two weeks.
World Fintech Festival: Philippines as Asia’s Next Big Tech Hub
The Philippines is set to showcase its best financial technology (fintech) practices to an international audience and cement its global digital footprint in the five-day virtual World Fintech Festival …
Investment program launched to help women-led SMEs in Philippines
The Australian government and Macquarie Group Foundation have launched a program to help women-led businesses in the Philippines bounce back from the pandemic through investments.
Investment program launched to help women-led SMEs in Philippines
The Australian government and Macquarie Group Foundation have launched a program to help women-led businesses in the Philippines bounce back from the pandemic through investments.
Philippines likely to import rice next year – DA chief
The Philippines may have to hike its rice imports again next year as the consecutive typhoons that recently hit the country are projected to negatively impact the ability to produce the Filipinos’ …
Saudi pharma firm eyes $30 million investment in Philippines
A pharmaceutical firm from Saudi Arabia is looking to invest $30 million to set up a manufacturing facility in the country, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said. PEZA director general …
Southeast Asia Virus Hotspots Indonesia, Philippines Cut Rates in Surprise
Central banks in Indonesia and the Philippines unexpectedly cut their benchmark interest rates to record lows as the two nations grapple with the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Southeast Asia.
Philippines’ COVID-19 tally exceeds 413,000 with 1,337 new infections
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines rose to 413,430 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,337 new infections as 11 laboratories failed to …
Philippines Plans to Expedite Covid-19 Vaccine Approvals
The Philippines plans to cut the approval time for coronavirus vaccines already approved by other nations, fast tracking their emergency use among high-risk individuals in the Southeast Asian hotspot.
South China Sea: Trump’s national security adviser heads to Vietnam, Philippines in last-gasp anti-China push
In June 2019, Trump called Vietnam “almost the single worst abuser” of trade with the US. “For President Donald Trump, it is clear that economic and business interests are number one,” said Minh.