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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
6 days ago2 min read


Southwest Japan Airport’s Increasing Use For Military Drills Irks Residents
The increasing military use of a civilian airport in southwest Japan—thought to be related to contingency drills with China in mind—is sparking local concern.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Nvidia, Apple, Tesla Stocks Plunge as Tech Selloff Worsens
Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla all tanked on Friday, leading the decline of the “Magnificent Seven” as an escalating trade war sparked broad-based selling on Wall Street.
By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


India Minister’s Comments on Start-Ups Spark Fierce Debate
Comments by India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal about the country's start-up ecosystem have drawn sharp responses from entrepreneurs and ignited widespread debate on social media.
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


Trump’s Tariffs Push China into Trade "War of Attrition" With U.S.
Beijing is preparing for an economic war of attrition with the United States, feeling cornered by the Trump administration’s escalating tariff measures on Chinese goods and products manufactured in third countries.
By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


UK Probing Claims Green Fuel Contains Virgin Palm Oil
The UK government is investigating a fast-growing “green fuel” called Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) diesel after claims of large-scale fraud surfaced.
By The Financial District
Apr 112 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
Apr 112 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
Apr 112 min read


Tariffs May Hammer Luxury Goods Giants
Luxury goods companies may soon feel the squeeze from tariffs.
By The Financial District
Apr 111 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
Apr 112 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
Apr 111 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
Apr 111 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
Apr 112 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
Apr 111 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
Apr 112 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
Apr 113 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
Apr 112 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
Apr 114 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
Apr 102 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
Apr 102 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
Apr 101 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
Apr 101 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
Apr 101 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
Apr 102 min read
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