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PAGCOR Donates PHP90 Million For New Dialysis Center in Pampanga
In a major boost for accessible healthcare in Central Luzon, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined the Provincial Government of Pampanga on Friday, April 11, for the inauguration of the new Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I.
By The Financial District
1 day ago2 min read


Universal Studios to Build First European Theme Park Near London
U.S. media giant Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) is building its first Universal theme park and resort in Europe—located in Bedford, north of London—with plans to open in...
By The Financial District
3 days ago2 min read


Amazon Not a Big Winner with Trump Tariffs
Based on its stock performance last week, Amazon doesn’t appear to be a beneficiary of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs.
By The Financial District
3 days ago1 min read


GGR Hits All-Time High of PHP372.33 Billion
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today announced that the country’s gaming industry posted a record gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP372.33 billion in 2024.
By The Financial District
3 days ago2 min read

Why The Future of Work in The Philippines Starts with Listening
Over the last few years, employee experience (EX) in the Philippines has undergone a dramatic transformation — from the rise of hybrid...
By The Financial District
4 days ago4 min read


Nippon Steel’s Deal for U.S. Steel Could Be Resurrected
Nippon Steel’s deal for U.S. Steel could be revived now that it’s under new review by the Trump administration, which says it’s examining...
By The Financial District
5 days ago2 min read


Japan’s NTT World Engineering Marine Corp. Deploys New Submarine Cable Repair Vessel In PH
NTT World Engineering Marine Corp. (NTT WE Marine), Japan’s top marine engineering firm responsible for laying and maintaining nearly...
By The Financial District
5 days ago2 min read


Trump Extends Deadline to Keep TikTok Running in The U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump has granted TikTok a second 75-day extension to comply with a law requiring the popular video app to either...
By The Financial District
5 days ago1 min read


Iloilo City Breaks Ground on Landmark Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility: A National Model for Sustainable Urban Development
Iloilo City has broken ground on what is set to become one of the country’s most advanced Integrated Solid Waste Management Facilities...
By The Financial District
6 days ago3 min read

Tapping the Tide: SUEZ and Partners Break Ground on Philippines’ Largest Seawater Desalination Plant in Metro Iloilo
In a groundbreaking move to address Metro Iloilo’s worsening water crisis, global environmental services leader SUEZ, construction firm...
By The Financial District
6 days ago3 min read


Trial Will Determine Who Pays $600-M Settlement in Norfolk Southern Derailment
Norfolk Southern is seeking to have two other companies help cover the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to pay over the...
By The Financial District
7 days ago1 min read


TSMC, Intel Slow Expansion in Japan, Malaysia
Leading chipmakers and packagers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Intel, have slowed the pace of their...
By The Financial District
7 days ago1 min read


Starlink Rival Eutelsat Rolls Out Wi-Fi on Air Canada Planes
Eutelsat, the European rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, has announced that it has begun providing onboard WiFi for both...
By The Financial District
Apr 71 min read


French Analyst Says Warren Buffett, Government Support Behind BYD's Success
China’s BYD automaker surpassed U.S. rival Tesla for the first time in 2024 to become the world's top manufacturer of electric cars.
By The Financial District
Apr 72 min read


Meta’s Head of AI Research Stepping Down
The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) research division has announced plans to step down, vacating a high-profile role amid...
By The Financial District
Apr 61 min read


PEZA Welcomes Operation of Ohgitani Philippines in Laguna
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has welcomed the inauguration of a new warehouse facility of Ohgitani Philippines Inc. at...
By The Financial District
Apr 62 min read

From Ateneo to The World: Filipina Global Healthcare Leader Kaye Vitug Joins Lumina Foundation Board
Kaye Vitug, a distinguished global leader in healthcare and finance, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Lumina Foundation...
By The Financial District
Apr 62 min read


Musk’s xAI Startup Acquires X Social Network
Elon Musk announced that his xAI artificial intelligence (AI) startup has acquired the X platform, which he also controls, at a valuation...
By The Financial District
Apr 51 min read


Layoffs Hit Five U.S. Auto Plants That Supply Factories in Canada and Mexico
Stellantis has “paused production” at some of its Canadian and Mexican auto assembly plants due to the newly announced tariffs—and as a...
By The Financial District
Apr 51 min read


Amazon Makes Last-Minute Bid For TikTok – New York Times
Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok, which faces a U.S. ban if it is not sold by its Chinese owner.
By The Financial District
Apr 31 min read


Huawei Reports 28% Profit Drop Amid Global Uncertainty
Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced that its profits dropped 28% last year, attributing the decline to international economic...
By The Financial District
Apr 31 min read


Popular Japanese Beef Bowl Chain Shuts Down After Rat, Bug Found in Food
A popular Japanese restaurant chain has temporarily closed nearly all of its 2,000 stores for cleaning this week after a rat and an insect..
By The Financial District
Apr 31 min read


Moderna, Novavax Shares Plunge After FDA Official’s Resignation
The forced resignation of FDA vaccine regulator Peter Marks has rattled Big Pharma investors, leading to a sharp decline in shares of...
By The Financial District
Apr 31 min read

Globe Telecom Becomes First Telco to Join UN-Led DISHA Coalition, Pioneers AI-Powered Disaster Response in the Philippines
Globe Telecom has become the first telecommunications company to join the UN-led Data Insights for Social and Humanitarian Action (DISHA)...
By The Financial District
Apr 33 min read
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