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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
4 days ago2 min read

PSE Index Up Slightly as Investors Return
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index closed slightly higher today, recovering from earlier losses as investors returned to the market.
By The Financial District
4 days ago2 min read


Tariffs May Hammer Luxury Goods Giants
Luxury goods companies may soon feel the squeeze from tariffs.
By The Financial District
4 days ago1 min read


U.S. And South Korean Warship Makers Ink Deal Seen To "Help Narrow Naval Race with China"
The largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. has signed a deal with a South Korean company—a move that experts say could significantly boost the U.S. Navy’s ability to build new warships and help narrow the naval race with China, particularly in fleet size.
By The Financial District
4 days ago2 min read


U.S. Trade Groups Sound Alarm on Footwear
Major U.S. trade groups are warning that the price of sneakers and other footwear could rise sharply for American consumers if steep tariffs are imposed on imports from countries that currently produce them at low cost.
By The Financial District
4 days ago1 min read


AI Models May Lie to Achieve Goals, Researchers Warn
Large artificial intelligence (AI) models may deliberately mislead users when coerced to achieve specific goals.
By The Financial District
4 days ago1 min read


Trump’s Trade War Will Make Things Worse: Barron’s Daily
This quarter has been turbulent for financial markets, but investors should brace for even more volatility as a global trade war looms.
By The Financial District
5 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
5 days ago1 min read


Cuts Threaten Healthcare For 79M Americans
Kelly Smith, a 57-year-old New York City resident, is part of the Nonviolent Medicaid Army (NVMA), a growing national movement of poor people organizing to stop proposed cuts to Medicaid and promote healthcare as a human right.
By The Financial District
5 days ago2 min read

Mobile Money Surpasses 2 Billion Accounts Globally—Philippines Rides The Digital Wave
A new report from the GSMA Mobile Money Programme, funded by the Gates Foundation, reveals a global milestone: mobile money has now surpassed two billion registered accounts and over half a billion monthly active users.
By The Financial District
5 days ago3 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
5 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
5 days ago4 min read


Wall St. Assesses Turbulence’s Impact on Main St.
Wall Street just got hit hard, and Main Street could be next.
By The Financial District
5 days ago2 min read


South Korea Sets Snap Presidential Election for June 3 to Choose Yoon’s Successor
South Korea has scheduled a snap presidential election for June 3 to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor, after the conservative leader was...
By The Financial District
5 days ago2 min read


China Sees "Ugly" Bourse Resumption After Retaliating Against U.S. Tariffs
Chinese investors are bracing for a grim Monday as the nation’s stock markets reopen after an extended holiday, during which China...
By The Financial District
5 days ago1 min read


Future Of Prosecco, Other Italian Wines in The U.S. Uncertain
With President Donald Trump imposing a 20% tariff on all imports from Europe as part of his “Liberation Day” announcement, producers of...
By The Financial District
5 days ago1 min read


EU Says It Holds "A Lot of Cards" On Trump’s Tariffs
A top European Union (EU) official warned the United States that the world’s largest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” in response to new...
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


White House Ends Dozens of Research Grants at Princeton University
The Trump administration has halted dozens of research grants at Princeton University, marking the latest escalation in its pressure...
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


Market Upheaval Turning Safe Havens Sour
The market upheaval of the past few days has turned even traditional safe havens—such as long-term Treasury bonds and gold—into losing...
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


Japan Startup to Sell Stair-Climbing Electric Wheelchair in 2026
A Japanese startup plans to launch an all-terrain electric wheelchair in 2026 that enables users to climb and descend stairs, and board...
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 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
6 days ago2 min read


Stock Market Hopes Tariff Deals Can Be Struck
The stock market is like a tightly coiled spring ready to burst into action with a strong rebound—investors are just waiting for a sign.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Japan Enforces Food Supply Emergency Law Amid Soaring Prices
Japan's new food supply emergency law has taken effect, empowering the government to direct farmers to submit production plans for key...
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 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
7 days ago2 min read
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