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PH FDI net inflows hit 6-month high $689M in July
MANILA, Philippines — Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Philippines rose to a six-month high in July, though investor sentiment remained subdued amid economic uncertainties at home and abroad. Latest…
PH dollar deficit seen narrowing as exports gain
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to post narrower dollar deficits this year and in 2027 than previously forecast, as stronger exports fueled by the global artificial intelligence boom bolster foreign…
NTC says draft rules won’t disrupt used phone market
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos will still be allowed to buy and sell their personal used mobile devices without securing government permits under proposed regulations covering the commercial trade of refurbished…
SEC warns public against Maharlika Play offer
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in Maharlika Play, an unregistered platform offering returns of up to 333 percent in 45 days through a scheme…
Are buybacks always good for shareholders?
MANILA, Philippines — Stock buybacks have become more visible at the Philippine Stock Exchange in recent months as share prices have weakened. When companies announce buybacks, one common reason they cite is that their…
Moon samples from near, far sides to go on display at Airshow China
Lunar samples from the near and the far sides of the moon will be on display at the 16th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, the State Administration of Science…
Toyota woos PUV sector with Tamaraw jeepney
MANILA, Philippines — Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. is bringing its Tamaraw back into the public transport market, this time as a modernized jeepney, building on the utility vehicle’s earlier popularity as a platform…
BIZ BUZZ: Japanese envoy’s special first stop
MANILA, Philippines — Having arrived in Manila only last month, Japan’s new envoy to the Philippines already hit the ground running, and among his first stops was a rather fitting one. Before getting swept up in the…
Katê Festival celebrates vibrant heritage of Chăm people
Thousands of Chăm people in the south-central provinces of Lâm Đồng and Khánh Hòa, wearing colourful traditional costumes, have celebrated the Katê Festival, the Chăm people's largest traditional festival.
China's CPI up 0.9% in September
China's CPI up 0.9% in September
