The Philippines will begin inoculations against Covid-19 this week after receiving its first vaccine delivery of 600,000 doses from Sinovac Biotech Ltd. on Sunday.
Philippine small-caps thrive in Asia’s worst performing market
Small stocks in the Philippines are thriving amid a surge in demand from retail investors, generating the best returns in Asia’s worst performing equity market this year. All but one of the 10 biggest …
Local firm eyes first COVID-19 vaccine plant in Philippines
A Philippine pharmaceutical firm that provides low-cost vaccines announced a plan to establish the first COVID-19 vaccine plant in the country.
Philippines confirms 2,921 new Covid-19 cases, highest in over 4 months; total now at 574,247
The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines reported on Saturday 2,921 new Covid-19 cases, the highest daily increase in over four months, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the …
The Philippines is a flashpoint in the US-China cold war
As discussed in a previous column of this series, the U.S. requires a firm alliance with Europe, and particularly Germany, to compete globally with China. Yet the outcome of that rivalry also rests …
Philippines Says First Vaccine Shipments to Arrive Sunday
The Philippines will get its first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines on Sunday, allowing the nation to kickstart an inoculation effort weeks after some of its neighbors started theirs.
Starting a Business in the Philippines
With its growing middle-class income, sustained urbanization, and a mostly young population, the Philippines economy is anchored on strong consumer …
Future-proofing your business
Last year, a record 29 tropical storms occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Philippines, three tropical storms in the last quarter of 2020 dampened an already lethargic year principally due to …
Philippines’ Duterte signs indemnity Bill for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (Feb 26) signed into law a Bill that gives indemnity to vaccine-makers if their COVID-19 …
‘Delay in vaccine rollout to slow down Philippines growth’
New York-based GlobalSource Partners expects the Philippine economy to grow by 5.5 percent this year, well below the government’s forecast as the country lags behind mass vaccination. The government’s …