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Maybank Securities raises earnings forecast for the Philippines
Aside from sustained earnings recovery story, valuations are also at historic lows.
May 04, 2023
Dine in
Kubo serves up dishes inspired by a myriad of Filipino cuisines
Kubo serves up dishes inspired by a myriad of Filipino cuisines
November 15, 2022
Careers & Training
Dyson plans to add more than 2,000 jobs in Southeast Asia
(Sept 20): Appliance maker Dyson is hiring more than 2,000 people across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines over the next four years, following its decision to relocate its head office to Southeast Asia.
September 20, 2019
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Tech investors warm to this booming but overlooked Asian market
SINGAPORE (May 31): The hunt for bargains in Southeast Asian’s red-hot technology arena is finally driving investors to the Philippines.
May 31, 2018
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Grab rivals rush into Philippine gridlock after Deal with Uber
(May 8): A slew of ride-hailing ventures are taking to the gridlocked streets of Manila, undeterred by the market dominance of Grab now that it controls Uber in the Philippines.
May 08, 2018
Global Economy
Growth burst in Southeast Asia bolsters region as Fed hikes loom
(Nov 22): Southeast Asia is sitting pretty, with economies across the region poised to carry better-than-expected growth performances into 2018, putting them in a stronger position to withstand rising global interest rates.
November 22, 2017
Manila Casino expands to win back trust after fatal fire accident
(July 7): Resorts World Manila, the Philippine casino where 38 people died after an arson attack last month, aims to complete a new gaming zone this year as it seeks to win back customers and rebuild its brand.
July 07, 2017
Global Markets
Asia's growth to moderate in 3Q, says DBS
SINGAPORE (June 12): Growth in the global economy should moderate in 3Q but is not expected to end any time soon, says DBS.
June 12, 2017
When the battle gets tough in the Philippines, who do you call?
(June 10): US special forces are assisting Philippine troops in their operations against Islamic militants in the southern city of Marawi, the US embassy in Manila said.
June 11, 2017
China finds new fans in Southeast Asia as US turns inward
(Dec 11): China is embracing Southeast Asia with a renewed trade and investment push, a trend that’s set to accelerate as the region grapples with the prospect of a more protectionist US under Donald Trump.
December 12, 2016